 Thank you for taking a moment to read this month’s update. Your support makes a real difference and helps shape what the Museum can do next. Director's MessageWhat a Summer! As summer comes to a close, I find myself looking back over the past few months with an incredible sense of gratitude as we watched the Museum come alive in ways that were both exciting and deeply meaningful. Since reopening on May 30th, we have welcomed thousands of visitors through our doors, filling the Museum with the sounds of children learning, families exploring, and people making memories together. One of the most exciting parts of this summer has been watching people reconnect with the Museum. Former visitors have returned with their children and grandchildren. Teachers are planning field trips. New families are discovering us for the first time, and our memberships have grown with many old friends renewing and even more new friends joining. Our special programs brought families back again and again. Our calendar was full of summer field trips and special programs. “Shark Week” was once again a huge hit, attracting nearly 800 visitors, and the two programs presented by the MD Science Center were terrific. As we head into fall, we aren't slowing down. We are continuing to improve our exhibits, develop new children's programming, expand educational opportunities, and find new ways to make the Museum exciting for every age. We have ideas that we've been dreaming about for a long time, and now we are beginning to turn those ideas into reality. There is still so much ahead of us, and we hope you’ll continue to be part of it. Please visit us and bring your families. Bring a friend who has never visited. Become a member. Attend a program. Shop in our gift shop. Tell someone about us. Consider making a donation. Follow along with what we're doing and share our story. Help us keep the Museum growing, thriving, and inspiring for generations to come. Here's to an incredible summer—and an even more exciting fall! With sincere gratitude, Christy Gordon Executive Director Upcoming Events  'A Passion for Oysters'Explore the Chesapeake Bay through the story of the oyster!
Learn how oysters restore the Bay, support watermen, and sustain a cherished way of life. Thursday, September 10 • 5:30–7:30 PM
A great night for Bay lovers, seafood fans, and documentary enthusiasts alike. Drawbridge ClosureStarting September 8th through November 8th, the drawbridge on Market Street by the Museum will be closed due to repairs.  Fundraising GSB Media's RadiothonTune in on Tuesday, September 15th to 96.5 & 101.5 CTG, Bay Country 97.9, or WOW 101.1 & 99.3 - That's Country from 6 AM to 6 PM for GSB Media’s Radiothon supporting the Delmarva Discovery Museum!  4th Annual Golf TournamentMac and Tuck are geared up and ready for a great day on the green! Our 4th Annual Golf Tournament tees off on September 26, 2026, at Great Hope Golf Course. Gather your team, enjoy a day of friendly competition, and support the Delmarva Discovery Museum’s exhibits, programs, and animal ambassadors. Registration opens at 8 a.m. with a 9 a.m. shotgun start—don’t miss your chance to be part of this fantastic community event.  Boscov's Friends Helping FriendsThe 2026 Boscov's Friends Helping Friends coupons are now available!
For just $5, you’ll receive 25% OFF almost everything in any Boscov’s store for ONE DAY ONLY: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Every coupon purchased helps support the museum and our mission to foster an appreciation of Delmarva's unique natural and cultural heritage through education, exploration, and enjoyment.  What's New?We are excited to announce that Spiny, our Spiny Softshell Turtle, is getting an exhibit upgrade! This new exhibit will offer her more space and is being designed to mimic more of her natural habitat.  Did you know?Our Gift Shop is always free to explore during museum hours! Discover one-of-a-kind pieces from local artists and makers, and support both their craft and the Museum with every purchase. Celebrate your next event at the Museum!  Book a Birthday Party with us!Celebrate your birthday here at the museum! Enjoy our interactive exhibits and even have one of our ambassador animals stop by your party for an encounter. One More Way to Make A DifferenceBecome a Museum member. Your membership directly supports our mission and helps us continue offering meaningful experiences for our community. |
