7125 Maddox Blvd.
P.O.Box 352
Chincoteague, Va. 23336
(757)336-6117
 

FUN!!



Come explore Chincoteague's heritage.  This heritage is not just for "born here" Chincoteaguers, but for all who hanker for the sea. Our museum is a Magical Place for Time Travel!!




The Oyster & Maritime Museum, a non-profit educational institution, is located on Maddox Blvd just before the entrance to the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Founded in 1965 by a group of island women, the museum opened in 1972 and was recently expanded in 1996. The museum tells the story of island history and of the oystering and seafood business which was the major industry of the island.


Museum Features
 
 

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    ~Home of the First Order Fresnel Len from the Assateague Lighthouse~

~Aquarium~

~Oystering Diorama~

~Library~

~Museum Store~

~Local History~

More insideInside

Special Programs

~Changing Exhibits~

~Elderhostel (See below)~

~Group Tours~


Hours

Summer: DAILY

Spring/Fall: WEEKENDS

Winter: CLOSED



Oyster & Maritime Museum Elderhostel

Elderhostel is an educational adventure for older adults looking for something different. The later years should be a time of new beginnings, opportunities, and challenges. Elderhostel offers you a way to keep on expanding your horizons with people who are interested in the same things you are.

The Oyster & Maritime Museum's Elderhostel is one of the most reccommended in the area. The programs often contain lectures and field trips about local history, lighthouses, Chincoteague Ponies, music, and other maritime/Chincoteague subjects. If you are interested in attending a Oyster & Maritime Museum Elderhostel or a Oyster & Maritime Museum Servicehostel.  The Oyster & Maritime Museum sponsers several three day and five day Elderhostel programs.  DO NOT contact the Oyster & Maritime Museum, but contact the Boston Elderhostel Headquarters and inquire about site number46084.  Elderhostel can be contacted at the following address: Elderhostel-75 Federal Street-Boston, MA.-02110--or call Elderhostel at (617)426-8056--or check out the Elderhostel Webpage.

Or to locate The Oyster & Maritime Museum's program information now, goto the Elderhostel Catalog , select the course you are interested in. Be sure to look for the Oyster and Maritime Museum in the title of the program!!
 
 

Click here to see some completed projects from past Servicehostels



Related LINKS

Elderhostel


For more info call (757)336-6117 or email us at oystermuseum@intercom.net!!

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Last updated 3/7/2002