Museum of Ocean City to host grand opening and ribbon cutting on May 1

The highly anticipated Grand Opening of the newly renovated Museum of Ocean City will take place on Thursday, May 1. This ribbon cutting is to celebrate the completion of all exhibits being installed for the general public to view.

The celebration begins at 10:30 AM with a warm welcome to guests, followed by an official ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:00 AM. After the ceremony, attendees are invited to meander through the museum’s newly expanded exhibits, which showcase Ocean City’s evolution from a quaint seaside resort to the vibrant destination it is today. “We are thrilled to welcome the community and visitors to experience the stories, artifacts, and memories that make Ocean City so unique,” said Christine Okerblom, Museum Curator for the Life Saving Station Museum and the Museum of Ocean City. “This renovation allows us to bring our history to life in new and exciting ways.”

The event is free and open to the public, and guests will have the opportunity to explore interactive displays, historic photographs, and engaging narratives that paint a vivid picture of Ocean City’s past.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, May 1 | 10am - 6pm

Location: 217 S Baltimore Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842

Welcome Reception: 10:30 AM

Ribbon Cutting: 11:00 AM

For more information, visit ocmuseum.org or follow us on social media for updates.

About the Museum of Ocean City: The Ocean City Museum Society is dedicated to preserving the history of Ocean City through programming and exhibits, fostering an appreciation for local culture, and serving as a resource for research and preservation.