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Ocean City Attractions
Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum
813 S. Boardwalk
Ocean City, MD 21862 USA Phone: (410) 289-4991
Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum is at the s. end of the boardwalk on the inlet. Exhibits describe the history of the 1891 station and the many area shipwrecks and rescues. There are displays of early lifesaving equipment and related memorabilia, beach sands from around the world, shipwreck artifacts and mermaid-themed objects. Models of early hotels, beach fashions and a photographic exhibit of the storms of 1933 and 1962 also can be seen. An aquarium room features local marine life.
Allow 1 hour minimum.
Admission: Admission $3; under 12, $1
Attraction Type: Exhibits & Collections-General; Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Historic buildings/houses; Museums
Hours: Daily 10-10, June-Sept.; daily 10-4, in May and Oct.; Sat.-Sun. 10-4, rest of year
Wheels of Yesterday
12798 Ocean Gateway
Ocean City, MD 21842 USA Phone: (410) 213-7329
Wheels of Yesterday is on US 50 at 12798 Ocean Gateway. More than 40 classic automobiles, including a fire engine, are displayed. Other historic artifacts are interspersed among the auto exhibits.
Allow 30 minutes minimum.
Admission: Admission $4; under 13, $2
Attraction Type: Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Exhibits & Collections-Vehicles; Museums
Hours: Daily 9-5 (also Mon.-Sat. 5-9, June 15-Sept. 30); closed Jan. 1, Thanksgiving and Dec. 25
Credit Cards: DS, MC, VI
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