Our Address:
Delmarva
Discovery Center & Museum
2 Market Street
Pocomoke City, MD 21851
Our Mission
The Delmarva Discovery Center & Museum on the Pocomoke River
serves as a source of learning and discovery for the public
through the preservation and interpretation of its cultural
and natural heritage.
Located
on the Pocomoke River in downtown Pocomoke City, the Delmarva
Discovery Center & Museum (Delmarva Discovery Center & Museum) is a living museum, a place
for learning and discovery for visitors of all ages. The immersive
and engaging exhibits take visitors on a timeless journey through
Delmarva and through the Cypress Swamp. The exhibits focus on
the river ecology and the human history of the Pocomoke River
and Delmarva. The Delmarva Discovery Center & Museum continues to add to its unique collection,
offering return visitors something new to discover each time
they visit. The Delmarva Discovery Center & Museum offers a regular schedule of programs, tours,
and presentations to families, school classes, youth groups,
and other visitors.
The Delmarva Discovery Center & Museum
is a 16,000 square foot, 1920's era building and houses the
exhibits, a Museum Store, classroom, and administrative space.
Visitors can extend their visit to Pocomoke by strolling through
Cypress Park or walking through the Cypress Swamp on the Discovery
Nature Trail. Also, within walking distance are the Sturgis
One Room School House, The historic Mar-Va Theatre and the Costen
House.
Facility
rentals are available for community and special events. Visit
our Plan Your Visit page for more information.
Membership
to the Delmarva Discovery Center & Museum is open to the public. To find out more about membership
opportunities click here.
As part
of its mission, the Delmarva Discovery Center & Museum is working to collaborate with local
schools, civic organizations, and area museums to enhance the
visitor's experience at the Center as well as in other parts
of the Delmarva Peninsula.
Our
History
The Delmarva Discovery Center (Delmarva Discovery Center & Museum) is the culmination of a
decade of work by volunteers and community support. Originally
an idea for revitalization of Pocomoke City's historic downtown,
this beautiful vision of our past hopes to embrace a new future
along the river.
The
modern Delmarva Discovery Center & Museum beautifully depicts the human and natural history
of the area. The immersing and engaging exhibits take visitors
on a timeless journey through Delmarva and the Cypress Swamp.
The
Delmarva Discovery Center & Museum is a 16,000 square foot, 1920's era building which began
as a car dealership. After being empty for several decades,
a group of volunteers envisioned a cultural center to help bring
visitors to Pocomoke City.
Hours
& Admission
Our museum is self guided. Tour guides are only guaranteed to
be available with advanced booking.
The
Discovery Center is open 361 days a year!
We are open Monday through Saturday from 10am until 4pm
and Sundays from 12pm until 4pm.
CLOSED – New Years
Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Admission
Adult (18 & over) $10
Senior (60 & over) $8
Student (with ID) $8
Military (with ID) $5
Youth (ages 4-17) $5
Children age 3 and under are FREE, and members are always FREE.
Our Board Members
Marlyn Barrett
Melissa Bellinger
Russ Blake
Lisa Challenger
Rachelle Diagneault
Josh Fradel
Jackie Gordon
Willie Jackson
Christine Jirikowic
Bill Kerbin
Barry Laws
Connie LeCompte
Janet Phillips
Susan Buckle Pusey
William Shettle
Gary Weber
Barabara Tull
Mary Fleury
Plan Your Next Special Event
Interested in having a special event at the Delmarva
Discovery Center? We offer a range of choices for facility rentals
that can accommodate many different group sizes.
To
make a reservation please contact the Delmarva Discovery Center:
410-957-9933 or contact@delmarvadiscoverycenter.org
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