The Delmarva Discovery Museum is reopening Memorial Day Weekend!

A Community Victory

A Community Victory: Museum Announces Memorial Weekend Reopening- Now the Real Work Begins 

After an incredible outpouring of community support, the Museum is proud to announce that it will officially reopen its doors on Memorial Weekend – more details on that will follow later.  

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In just a matter of days, donors, families, businesses, and supporters came together to help the Museum in its efforts to reach its critical emergency fundraising goal of $100,000 to assure that, with revenue from other sources (such as memberships, admissions, field trips, store sales, and expected grants), the Museum will survive through 2026. This achievement speaks volumes about the value this institution holds in the community.  What could have been the end of a beloved community institution has quickly become a powerful story of resilience, generosity, and shared purpose. This Museum is reopening because our community refused to let it disappear. 

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SAVE THE MUSEUM CAMPAIGN!!

 

Donation link:

Delmarva Discovery Museum Fund

More regarding Museum closing-

 

(View WBOC news story)

Delmarva Discovery Museum set to close Friday as supporters make final push to save it | Latest News | wboc.com

Mayor Nock comments on Delmarva Discovery Museum closing-

(Pocomoke City Mayor Todd J. Nock:)

I tip my hat to Christy Gordon, the staff and the volunteers. When Christy returned to the Delmarva Discovery Museum, she dug her heels in and worked tirelessly to turn a very difficult situation around. She built a strong rapport with the Mayor and City Council, and we supported the organization in every way that we could.

We were deeply saddened to learn of the ongoing financial challenges. The Delmarva Discovery Museum has meant so much to Pocomoke City. It has been a place of learning, joy, and pride for our community. The truth is, times changed. Attendance declined, funding became harder to secure, and donations were not sufficient to sustain operations. It was also estimated that nearly $500,000 would be needed to revamp and modernize the facility.

Through it all, Christy and her staff never stopped working. They remained committed, resilient, and dedicated to the mission even in the face of uncertainty. That kind of leadership and perseverance deserves to be recognized.

It is also important to note that the Delmarva Discovery Museum is a nonprofit organization governed by its own Board of Directors and operates independently from the City of Pocomoke. While Pocomoke City has been a strong partner and supporter, this decision was made by the organization. 

We will be discussing next steps and future possibilities for the building soon. The Discovery Center has been an important asset to our community, and we remain committed to ensuring that it continues to serve a meaningful purpose for the people of Pocomoke City.

SAY IT ISN'T SO! DELMARVA DISCOVERY MUSEUM IS PERMANENTLY CLOSING-

 

(City of Pocomoke)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 17, 2026

City of Pocomoke Announces Closure of Delmarva Discovery Museum

Pocomoke City, MD — The City of Pocomoke announces with sadness that the Delmarva Discovery Museum will permanently close its doors on Friday, March 20, 2026.

The museum, housed in a city-owned building, underwent significant renovations in the early 2000s through Project Open Space funding. The City of Pocomoke is actively working to ensure continued compliance with all applicable state requirements during this transition.

For many years, the Delmarva Discovery Museum has served as a valued cultural and educational resource for residents and visitors alike. As a strong nonprofit organization, it played a vital role in supporting the growth and vibrancy of Pocomoke City’s downtown district.

The City of Pocomoke extends sincere appreciation for its longstanding partnership with the museum and recognizes the lasting impact of its contributions to the community. City officials also wish the museum’s staff, board members, and animal ambassadors a smooth transition as this chapter comes to a close.

(See WBOC news story:)

Delmarva Discovery Museum to shutter its doors on Friday | Latest News | wboc.com

City hears Discovery Museum concerns.

 

 

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Birthday parties | Discovery Museum (delmarvadiscoverycenter.org)

This past weekend's Heritage Festival

 (WMDT)

POCOMOKE CITY, Md. – The last weekend in March was filled with a whole lot of Delmarva Culture. Delmarva Discovery Museum brought back its Heritage Festival, which has been showcasing the history of decoy carving and hunting traditions.

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Hundreds of community members celebrated Delmarva heritage in Pocomoke over the weekend - 47abc (wmdt.com)

 

Busy weekend at Delmarva Discovery Museum!

 (WMDT)

           

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Local museum experiences successful Memorial Day weekend, but still needs major donations - 47abc (wmdt.com)

A financial helping hand needed for the Delmarva Discovery Center Museum

(WMDT)

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 $100K campaign to help a Pocomoke City museum - 47abc (wmdt.com)

(PPE reader comments)

 Anonymous said...

Delmarva Discovery Center never should have been opened in the first place. I remember when they asked the city council for $25,000 to fix the roof and Councilman Joe Jackson said the whole building wasn't worth $25,000. It's just a hole beside the river that sucks up money.

 Anonymous said...

I totally disagree with the previous comment. The Discovery Center has been and hopefully will continue to be a great asset to our community. The point is not the value of the structure in which it is located but the value of the unique services it provides to a wide range of the Eastern Shore public and the benefits to Pocomoke City that goes along with that.

News for you from the Delmarva Discovery Museum

 (3/30/21 City of Pocomoke Facebook page)

FREE ADMISSION!!!

The Museum is excited to announce that thanks to a very generous grant from Choptank Electric Trust, we will be offering free admission until further notice! We are open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Delmarva Discovery Museum Hours

    

The Museum is now open!

Our new hours will be Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Sundays from Noon to 3:30 p.m.

We will be practicing special distancing and taking extra steps to keep our guests, volunteers and staff safe.

  Everyone entering the building will be required to wear a face mask that covers both their mouth and nose during the entire visit.

Delmarva Discovery Museum Is Reopening.

(WMDT)

View news story:
https://www.wmdt.com/2020/08/delmarva-discovery-museum-reopening-to-the-public/