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
..
~Home of the
First Order Fresnel Len from the Assateague Lighthouse~
~Aquarium~
~Oystering Diorama~
~Library~
~Museum Store~
~Local History~
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!!
