Calendar of Events
Guided Nature Trail
Every Saturday at 2 PM
Come visit the Delmarva Discovery Center on Saturdays and, weather permitting, join in on a guided nature trail walk of Pocomoke City's Cypress Park! Local naturalist, Brooks Onley, will guide you through the half mile trail and back. He will point out significant features of the trail, including wetland, forest ecology, native plants and birds, and many more natural features.
Visitor discretion is required in light of the ever-changing conditions of trail, boardwalk and local weather. Walkers should arrive dressed appropriately for muddy ground and wet weather, and be wary of boardwalk conditions.
Children and adults are welcome. Cost is free with paid admission to the Discovery Center.
Saturday, April 7th
Donation Day!
A special day at the
Delmarva Discovery Center
Always wondered what’s inside of the Delmarva Discovery Center? Or love the museum and want to give a special donation!
On Saturday March 3rd, April 7th , and May 5th,
Visitors will be given an envelope to return at the end of your tour with your chosen donation enclosed.
Donations will be anonymous unless you wish otherwise.
This is your chance to visit the Delmarva Discovery Center, a 16,000 square foot living museum of the cultural and natural history of the Eastern Shore.
See our 6,000 gallon aquarium, learn about Native American history, try your hand tonging for oysters or climb aboard our replica Steamboat.
This is your museum! Come see what it’s all about!
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday, May 5
Growing Up Wild
Learn more about nature oriented activities for children ages 3 to 7. Hands-on training for educating young children about wildlife and the outdoors. Program fee of $10 includes admission to and a tour of the center. Call Jennifer Rafter at 410-957-9933 x 104 by Ajpril 20 to reigister.
International Museum Day, May 18, 2012
In recognition of International Museum Day the Delmarva Discovery Center will be offering special admission for children. On May 18, 2012 from 10am until 4pm the DDC will offer a free child admission with each paid adult admission. Please join the Delmarva Discovery Center and the Museums of Worcester County in celebrating International Museum Day!
Saturday, June 23rd, 2012
Fintastic Festival
Come to the Fintastic Festival at the Delmarva Discovery Center Saturday, June 23rd for a day of fun, learning, and excitement at our third annual aquarium festival! At 1 and 3 p.m., watch a SCUBA diver feed the fish in our 6,000 gallon aquarium. Meet local artists and author and experience facepainting, games and crafts for children. More details to come! All activities are free with paid admission to the DDC. Visit our website for admission costs and more details about this event: www.delmarvadiscoverycenter.org or call 410.957.9933.
Summer camp
Marine Biology Camp, for ages 6 to 10
July 30th to August 3rd
- Ever wondered if a fish drinks? Does a snail have a sense of smell? Why is a horseshoe crab’s blood blue? Join us for a summer camp at the Delmarva Discovery Center and have a chance to feed the fish, and communicate with a diver in the 6,000 gallon aquarium. Read fun ocean stories, walk the Cypress Trail and learn through doing with marine biology- themed crafts!
Please Note:
All campers must bring their own non-perishable drinks, lunch, and snacks.
Click here for UPDATED -Marine Biology camp brochure2012
Local Appreciation Day
The First Weekend of Every Month
50% off Admission for Locals!