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Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum at Delaware Seashore State Park

25039 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
(302) 227-6991
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Owner description: The Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum is a historic site located within Delaware Seashore State Park. Self-guided tours of the museum are... more » Owner description: The Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum is a historic site located within Delaware Seashore State Park. Self-guided tours of the museum are offered year round and provide visitors with the opportunity to learn about the history of the United States Life-Saving Service, precursor to the current day U.S. Coast Guard.Not only is the Indian River Life-Saving Station open for tours, it also acts as the "hub" for all educational and recreational programs held within Delaware Seashore State Park. Programs cover a wide range of topics and activities from local maritime history to guided kayak tours. « less
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Bear, Delaware
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

I have passed by this place many times but this is the first time I stopped. I did not visit the museum but was pleasantly surprised by the wonderful gift shop there. The prices were affordable; many unique items were available. The staff was very friendly and exceedingly helpful.

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San Diego, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2013

Get info about the Delaware Seashore State Park and learn a little history. Buy season passes and discount beach passes here. They also sell some nice souvenirs related to the beach and the profits help maintain the park system.

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Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2013

We toook the guided tour of the life-saving station. our guide was very knowledgable and friendly. Very intersting history of our area. Nice gift shop too! The have many programs here that you can sign up for through the Delaware State Parks.

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

We enjoyed the tour in the old life saving station, dialing the special phone number and listening to the descriptions of the furnishings and life in the station for the men who served there. All of the staff in the center and the shop were so helpful. We were happy to have them find for us the old photo of... More

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Columbia, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

Had a great time doing a tour of the station in mid-March. Laura was my guide and she was fabulous; upbeat and very knowledgeable! I love how they have incorporated not only artifacts that show more about how amazing, life-saving work was done, but also ones that give you a glimpse into how those who served might have experienced day... More

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Forest Hill, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

We met at the parking lot at the Indian River Inlet right next to the new bridge. Our guide was Alex, who was phenomenal. He was friendly, pleasant and knowledgeable. We had a great hike from the parking lot along the beach, almost to the Indian River Life Saving station. We were with another couple and their teenage son. It... More

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South Plainfield, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2013 via mobile

The Indian River Life-Saving Station offers many interesting facts about men who used to risk their lives to save so many others'. Before going the museum, you watch a 3-minute long video about the history of the Life-Saving station, so you get situated; the video is not boring at all and has the right amount of information. When buying the... More

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Wilmington, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 4, 2012

Very well placed structure in the middle of the state park. Good example and like hands on experience of how our U.S. Coast Guard was originated.

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North Central MA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 30, 2012

Stopped here on our way down the shoreline. Had a great time and learned a lot. The station house is just like they walked away in the middle of the day. Lots of period items with explanations. They also have an audio tour for people with unlimited minutes on their phone. There is a museum store with a video to... More

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Federalsburg, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2012

This is a great place to visit, either with kids or without! They offer varied and interesting educational experiences at very reasonable prices. I brought my niece here one November when she was 10 for a squid dissection class and she thought it was sooo cool (she's not really a "girlie-girl! LOL) After the dissection class, the squid was prepared... More

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