After two months of hard work, dedication, and incredible community support, the Delmarva Discovery Museum is preparing to welcome the community back. In just four days, the Museum will reopen its doors - renewed, reimagined, and ready to begin an exciting new chapter filled with discovery, history, and connection for visitors of all ages. 
 

Visitors returning to the Museum will experience dramatic improvements throughout the building, including refreshed exhibits, updated spaces, new interpretive features, and exciting experiences designed to inspire guests of all ages. From long-time supporters who have stood by the Museum for years to families visiting for the first time, reopening day promises to be exciting and unforgettable.

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George (our giant snapping turtle) has a new home, but his bachelor pad still needs some decorating.  While visitors will see tremendous progress and many exciting improvements throughout the Museum, this reopening also marks the beginning of an ongoing transformation. Some areas will still be works-in-progress, with additional upgrades and enhancements already planned and moving forward. 

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The Museum continues to make progress toward its $200,000 fundraising goal, thanks to the generosity and encouragement of the community. Every contribution helps strengthen the Museum’s future and supports the continued improvements still ahead. We would be thrilled to be able to announce that we have reached our goal this weekend, so we invite the community to help us reach this milestone by considering a donation.  In addition, we will encourage all visitors to sign up for Museum membership.

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The Grand Reopening celebration will take place on Saturday, May 30th, with a ribbon cutting at 10:00 a.m.  The Museum will be open until 4:00 p.m. No entry fees will be charged on Saturday.

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The day will feature special exhibits, guest speakers, a chance auction, family activities, opportunities to explore the newly updated spaces, and a chance to celebrate this long-awaited moment together. We will have a few surprises, including abouncy house outside (thanks to the City of Pocomoke City).  

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The schedule for the day is as follows:

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10:00 a.m. ​​Grand Reopening Ribbon Cutting

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.​Art Contest

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.​Chance Raffle

10:00 a.m. –3:00 p.m. ​Pocomoke Indian Nation (native American culture)

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  ​Doug Fisher (decoy demonstration in decoy shed)

10:30 a.m.​​Lower Shore Land Trust(presentation)

11:00 a.m. ​​Dr. Clara Smalls (local history/Negro baseball league)

11:00 a.m. - Noon ​Author Michelle Green (book signing in gift shop)

Noon ​​​Otter Feeding

12:30 p.m.​​Author CL Marshall (book signing in gift shop)

1:00 p.m.​​Mrs. Barbara Tull (Pocomoke history)

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Actors from the Lower Shore Performing Arts Company will be in the Museum to bring rich history to life, transporting visitors back to the days when steamships regularly traveled the Pocomoke River, bustling with activity and commerce. 

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What began as an ambitious vision has become a powerful reminder of what a community can accomplish together.  

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Mac and Tuck are excited to welcome guests back and help bring the Museum to life once again!