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Delmarva Discovery Museum

The Delmarva Discovery Museum inspires curiosity and learning through hands-on programs, animal care, and cultural preservation, enriching the community by sharing the unique heritage of the Delmarva Peninsula.

Tee up for a day that supports curiosity, creativity, and family learning at the Delmarva Discovery Museum.⛳📚 Use this form to register your golfers, choose sponsorships, and share your contact details. Your time on the course helps fuel hands-on exhibits, educational programs, and playful discovery for children and families across the Delmarva Peninsula.

Golf Tournament

Bug Storytime invites children and families to slow down, listen, and look closely at the tiny creatures that share our Eastern Shore home 🐞. Through read‑alouds, simple activities, and conversation, we connect stories about insects to the natural habitats celebrated in our exhibits. Together, we&rsquo;ll explore, ask questions, and build a lasting appreciation for Delmarva&rsquo;s unique environment 🦋.

Bug Storytime

Slither into learning with our Reptile Storytime! Young explorers will enjoy a themed read‑aloud followed by hands‑on activities that introduce them to the scaly, surprising world of reptiles. From shells and scales to fascinating behaviors, this program blends storytelling and science to spark curiosity in even the tiniest herpetologists.

Reptile Storytime

Join the Maryland Science Center at the Delmarva Discovery Museum for an exciting, interactive science show exploring the states of matter. Watch ultra‑cold liquid nitrogen demonstrations, colorful chemical reactions, and surprising transformations that reveal how matter behaves. After the show, enjoy additional hands‑on activities from the Maryland Science Center&rsquo;s Traveling Science Program, perfect for curious learners of all ages.

Let’s Science

Give your little learner a magical morning at the Delmarva Discovery Museum. Discovery Tales invites families to enjoy an engaging read-aloud of a beloved children&#39;s book, followed by a hands-on craft inspired by the story. It&#39;s the perfect blend of imagination, early literacy, and creative play.&nbsp; Your ticket purchase supports our mission to inspire curiosity and create meaningful experiences.

July Discovery Tales

Join us for Leaf &amp; Nature Craft Sundays 🍂 at the Delmarva Discovery Museum, where your family can explore local plants, textures, and colors through simple, hands-on art projects. Each week, you&rsquo;ll use real leaves and natural materials to create take-home crafts while learning about the Delmarva Peninsula&rsquo;s habitats. 🌿 By registering, you help us plan supplies, keep the experience relaxed and fun, and support our mission to spark curiosity in every child.

Leaf & Nature Craft Sundays

Join us at the Delmarva Discovery Museum for our Speaker Series with Dr. Noah Bressman.&nbsp;Learn about invasive species threatening Delmarva&#39;s waterways and landscapes.

Speaker Series: DR. NOAH BRESSMAN

Join in the creation of a live science show filled with explosive and colorful chemical reactions, electrifying demonstrations, fun physics experiments, and more!Stick around after the show for more hands-on activities and fun for the whole family with the Maryland Science Center&#39;s Traveling Science Program. Use this form to reserve your spot so we can plan materials and create plenty of room for exploration and discovery.

Science Unscripted

Create, explore, and get a little cinnamon‑sparkly. In this hands-on workshop, your family will roll, cut, and decorate fragrant cinnamon ornaments that look great on the tree or as homemade gifts. 🎨 As you mix and shape, we&rsquo;ll share fun facts about winter traditions around the Delmarva Peninsula and beyond. 🎄 Take home your ornaments&mdash;and a few new stories and discoveries from the Delmarva Discovery Museum.

Cinnamon Ornaments

🌱 Grow With Us This June!The Delmarva Discovery Museum&rsquo;s Discovery Academy Gardening Series invites families to dig into hands‑on nature fun all month long. Each Sunday, kids and teens explore a new garden theme through interactive lessons, creative projects, and take‑home activities that spark curiosity and confidence.From learning why gardening matters, to planting their own sunflowers, to discovering the magic of marigolds and herbs, every session blends science, creativity, and outdoor inspiration. It&rsquo;s the perfect way for families to learn together, make memories, and grow something special.Sessions include:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">June 7 &mdash; Importance of Gardening: Why plants matter and how gardens help our world</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">June 14 &mdash; Sunflower Superstars: Decorate a pot and plant your own sunflower seedling</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">June 21 &mdash; Mighty Marigolds: Explore pollinators and plant a bright marigold</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">June 28 &mdash; Having Fun with Herbs: Discover how herbs grow and start your own plant</li></ul>Join us at&nbsp;11 AM or 1 PM and watch your young gardeners bloom.

Gardening Series

Historias de Descubrimiento: La Oruga Muy Hambrienta &iexcl;&Uacute;nete a nosotros para una encantadora lectura del querido cl&aacute;sico de Eric Carle! Sigue a la diminuta oruga mientras devora un fest&iacute;n colorido y se transforma en algo hermoso. Despu&eacute;s de la historia, los ni&ntilde;os pueden crear su propia oruga para llevar a casa. 📚✨ Qu&eacute; Esperar &bull; Narraci&oacute;n interactiva&bull; Oportunidades para conocer a otras familias&bull; Una manualidad pr&aacute;ctica inspirada en la historia Utiliza este formulario para reservar tu lugar hoy. Tu registro ayuda a apoyar nuestra misi&oacute;n de inspirar curiosidad y fomentar el amor por el aprendizaje en cada ni&ntilde;o.

Cuentos de descubrimiento 9 de junio

Discovery Tales: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Join us for a delightful reading of Eric Carle&rsquo;s beloved classic! Follow the tiny caterpillar as it munches through a colorful feast and transforms into something beautiful. After the story, children can create their own caterpillar to take home. 📚✨ What to Expect &bull; Interactive storytelling&bull; Opportunities to meet other families&bull; A hands‑on craft inspired by the story Use this form to reserve your spot today. Your registration helps support our mission to inspire curiosity and spark a love of learning in every child.

Discovery Tales- June

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Delmarva Discovery Museum Memberships

Virtually Adopt an Animal and help care for the curious creatures that inspire kids and families at the Delmarva Discovery Museum. Your adoption supports food, enrichment, and healthy habitats for the animals children meet in our exhibits and programs. Use this form to choose your animal, adoption level, and how you&rsquo;d like your name to appear. Together, we nurture a love of learning, one animal ambassador at a time.

Virtually Adopt an Animal and help care for the curious creatures that inspire kids and families at the Delmarva Discovery Museum. Your adoption supports food, enrichment, and healthy habitats for the animals children meet in our exhibits and programs.Use this form to choose your animal, adoption level, and how you’d like your name to appear. Together, we nurture a love of learning, one animal ambassador at a time.

Virtually Adopt an Animal

Your gift keeps discovery alive at the Delmarva Discovery Museum. Support hands‑on exhibits, field trips, and Delmarva Discovery Academy programs that connect children and visitors of all ages to the Eastern Shore&rsquo;s natural and cultural heritage. Every donation helps us care for our historic 1922 building, welcome more guests into 16,000 square feet of exhibits, and expand meaningful learning opportunities throughout the year. Thank you for fueling education, exploration, and enjoyment.

Your gift keeps discovery alive at the Delmarva Discovery Museum. Support hands‑on exhibits, field trips, and Delmarva Discovery Academy programs that connect children and visitors of all ages to the Eastern Shore’s natural and cultural heritage.Every donation helps us care for our historic 1922 building, welcome more guests into 16,000 square feet of exhibits, and expand meaningful learning opportunities throughout the year. Thank you for fueling education, exploration, and enjoyment.

RADIOTHON

Join us for an evening of stories from the Delmarva coast 📚🌊 Meet award‑winning writer Jim Duffy, creator of Secrets of the Eastern Shore. Known for his engaging storytelling and deep love of Delmarva, Duffy shares true tales that illuminate the people, places, and history of our region. His warm, conversational style and richly researched stories have made him one of the peninsula&rsquo;s most beloved interpreters. Join us for an inspiring look at Delmarva&rsquo;s hidden gems and unforgettable characters.

Author Talk: Jim Duffy

October Story Time invites children and families to slow down, listen, and explore tales inspired by Delmarva&rsquo;s rivers, wildlife, and communities 📚 Each session blends read‑aloud stories with simple, hands-on activities that spark curiosity about our region&rsquo;s natural and cultural heritage.&nbsp;Your registration helps us plan materials and keep this program welcoming and engaging for visitors of all ages. 🌿

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