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“learn the history of the island!”
The mission of the Museum of Chincoteague is to collect and preserve the material culture that reflects the historical progression of the life on Chincoteague Island. We display and interpret those objects to enhance the understanding of various experiences and events from the towns past by preserving objects of significance, along with proper documenting of their history and acquisition, for the use of further generations in understanding the history of Chincoteague Island. Included in the museum are the First Order Fresnel Lens from the Assateague Island Lighthouse, the iconic Chincoteague ponies known as Misty and Stormy, models of vessels that plied the Chincoteague waters long ago, oral histories and artifacts that tell the story of Chincoteague Island life throughout its’ long and varied existence.
Bottom Line: A museum that represents the neat culture and history of Chincoteague and tells a great story through interesting artifacts. I loved this museum! It was absolutely one of my... Read more
The history of Chincoteague is here in a nutshell. Love the original lighthouse light inside the front entrance...a close-up view shows the actual light, which is very small, but as you get... Read more
Cozy little museum that's a nice stop for a bit of history about the island. They have two versions of a "scavenger hunt" for kids and adults to keep you engaged with the displays and learn... Read more
Museum of Chincoteague Island
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