Delmarva Discovery Museum

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  • Thursday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Friday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Saturday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Delmarva Discovery Center on the Pocomoke River serves as a source of learning and discovery for the public through the preservation and interpretation of its cultural and natural heritage.
 
Located on the Pocomoke River in downtown Pocomoke City, the Delmarva Discovery Center (DDC) is a living museum, a place for learning and discovery for visitors of all ages. The immersive and engaging exhibits take visitors on a timeless journey through Delmarva and through the Cypress Swamp. The exhibits focus on the river ecology and the human history of the Pocomoke River and Delmarva. The DDC continues to add to its unique collection, offering return visitors something new to discover each time they visit. The DDC offers a regular schedule of programs, tours, and presentations to families, school classes, youth groups, and other visitors.
 
The DDC is a 16,000 square foot, 1920’s era building and houses the exhibits, a Museum Store, classroom, and administrative space. Visitors can extend their visit to Pocomoke  by strolling through Cypress Park or walking through the Cypress Swamp on the Discovery Nature Trail. Also, within walking distance are the Sturgis One Room School House, The historic Mar-Va Theatre and the Costen House.
 

Recent Reviews

Delmarva Discovery Museum
G. Funk : 5 on 8/21/2025 8:10 pm
A beautifully curated museum with many interactive displays and aquariums, the Delmarva Discovery Museum is a real enjoyable place to spend a few hours in the afternoon! The staff were very friendly and informative during our visit. The displays on local topics were very informative. The true standout of this museum are the aquariums for kids to view the local aquatic life. The otters are definitely the show stealers though as they are very amusing to watch and very playful! We enjoyed the hour and a half spent here very much!
5 5
Delmarva Discovery Museum
Sarah O'Donald : 5 on 7/9/2025 6:08 pm
So fun for families! The otter feeding and information talk was very informative and fun. The staff was super kind and helpful. Our kids loved seeing the otters eat fish popsicles, driving a steamboat, saying "hi" to an enormous snapping turtle named George, searching for fossils in the sand pit, and completing the pirate scavenger hunt for a water bottle sticker prize at the gift shop! What a magical experience!!
5 5
Delmarva Discovery Museum
Jennifer Scott : 4 on 8/15/2025 3:04 pm
Small unique museum/zoo. Staff was exceptionally friendly. Gift shop has reasonably priced items. We wanted to see the otters but unfortunately they were sleeping 😆
4 5
Delmarva Discovery Museum

Events

Toddler Time at the Museum

Oct 10, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am
The next Toddler Time at the Museum is Friday, October 10th from 10 AM to 11 AM. This early opening is available to kids aged 0-5 and their families. Normal Admission rates apply! See you there!
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Story Time at the Museum

Oct 14, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am
The Delmarva Discovery Museum and Worcester County Maryland Library are excited to bring you Story Time at the Museum on October 14th from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM. This month's theme is Otters! We are thrilled that our story times have become popular...
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Halloween at the Museum

Oct 18, 2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The Delmarva Discovery Museum is hosting Halloween at the Museum on October 18th from 12 PM to 2 PM. Our Otter Ambassadors Mac and Tuck will have a special Halloween themed program at 12 followed by Trick or Treating with Turtles at 1 PM concluding a...
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Story Time at the Musem

Nov 11, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am
The Delmarva Discovery Museum and Worcester County Maryland Library are excited to bring you Story Time at the Museum on September 9th from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM. This month's theme is the Eastern Box Turtle. We are thrilled that our story times ha...
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Toddler Time at the Museum

Nov 14, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am
The next Toddler Time at the Museum is Friday, November 14th from 10 AM to 11 AM. This early opening is available to kids aged 0-5 and their families. Normal Admission rates apply! See you there!
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