Our museum is self-guided. You may explore our exhibits at your own pace. Feel free to ask our staff members questions!
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The mission of the Delmarva Discovery Museum is to foster an appreciation of Delmarva's unique natural and cultural heritage through education, exploration and enjoyment.
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Get to Know Us!
Who we are
Located on the banks of the beautiful Pocomoke River, the Delmarva Discovery Museum is housed in a historic Art Deco brick building, originally built in 1922 as a car dealership. The museum was conceived as a place where visitors could explore the rich history and natural world of the Delmarva peninsula consisting of the Eastern Shores of Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. Today the museum offers a variety of exhibits, public events, and educational programs for visitors of all ages.
What we do
We welcome visitors of all ages to explore our 16,000 square feet of universally-accessible exhibits featuring the natural and cultural histories of Delmarva. We offer a variety of educational programs for school groups, Scouts, summer camps, and other youth organizations. For adult groups, we offer guided tours of our extensive exhibits. In addition, we host a variety of public programs and special events.
Staff
Christy Gordon
Executive Director
Christy@delmarvadiscoverycenter.org
Taylor Griffith
Education & Animal Curator
Taylor@delmarvadiscoverycenter.org
Terri Pardee
Lead Animal & Education Technician
terri@delmarvadiscoverycenter.org
Rosie DeVito
Animal Husbandry Assistant
Rosie@delmarvadiscoverycenter.org
Marlene Marshall
Museum Store Assistant
Marlene@delmarvadiscoverycenter.org
Leanne Pfautz
Museum Store Assistant
Rachel Hayes
Bookkeeper
Rachel@delmarvadiscoverycenter.org
Tia Astarb
Social Media
tia@delmarvadiscoverycenter.org
Board Members
Officers
Jacqueline Gordon
Co-Chair
Frederick Grant
Co-Chair
Susan Buckle Pusey
Vice Chair
Wayne Outten
Secretary
Bill Ferguson
Treasurer
Board Members
Russ Blake
Michael Browne
Shirleen Church
Connie LeCompte
C.L. Marshall
Melane Pursel
William Shettle
Bill Kerbin
Director Emeritus
Barbara Tull
Founder
Director Emeritus