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DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum

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137 Reviews

#3 of 20 things to do in Fenwick Island

Museums, Specialty Museums

708 Ocean Highway, Fenwick Island, DE 19944

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“Interesting facts”

The museum contains some interesting exhibits. I especially found the exhibits and facts on the... read more

Reviewed October 20, 2018

emtropp291

Pottsville, Pennsylvania

“Fun local museum - even on a rainy day.”

First class artifacts in natural surroundings. Much of it collect by the local Fisher family from... read more

Reviewed October 14, 2018

surfmann14

Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania

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4.5 137 reviews

Excellent68%
Very good25%
Average3%
Poor3%
Terrible1%

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“second floor”(17 reviews)

“on display”(15 reviews)

“souvenir shop”(10 reviews)

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708 Ocean Highway, Fenwick Island, DE 19944

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mbw244

Belcamp, Maryland

7336

Reviewed October 24, 2018

Not large or well marked.

Not sure what to really think of this place. It's the small area above a kitsch tourist shop and you would not know it. Only found it by GPS and had to walk into the shop to inquire and directed upstairs. The owner may be...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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emtropp291

Pottsville, Pennsylvania

Reviewed October 20, 2018

Interesting facts

The museum contains some interesting exhibits. I especially found the exhibits and facts on the Titanic and lead hauling ships to be fascinating. This museum has something to offer for the whole family.

Date of experience: August 2018

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surfmann14

Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania

8318

Reviewed October 14, 2018

Fun local museum - even on a rainy day.

First class artifacts in natural surroundings. Much of it collect by the local Fisher family from their many, many diving trips. Great for all ages. No fee, just a pot for any donations.

Date of experience: September 2018

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stephaniemK5348UF

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

11345

Reviewed October 7, 2018 via mobile

Very Cool Museum; Worth the Stop!

We thought this was a fun little museum and really enjoyed ourselves! There is tons to read about and lots of artifacts to see. It also helps that the museum admission is free (although they ask that you make a donation). Overall, definitely worth it!

Date of experience: October 2018

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bjveraldi

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

101

Reviewed September 16, 2018

Husband likes it

Nice little place to take a break and learn a little about local history.Husband is an anthropologist so he's into all that.

Date of experience: September 2018

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S9717FL2018eric-olaf

West Milford, New Jersey

116

Reviewed September 13, 2018

Fascinating!

Fun and educational exhibits of found objects from shipwrecks. This place is a great, intelligent find.

Date of experience: September 2018

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crutt13

Pottstown, Pennsylvania

29279

Reviewed September 8, 2018 via mobile

Great Find and Little Kid Friendly

This is certainly a place that anyone could easily overlook. It's nestled on the second floor of a gift shop. Access is free, but donations are welcomed. The museum is small but is packed with recovered artifacts. The artifacts are well preserved in most cases...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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Eileen B

Greensboro, North Carolina

Reviewed August 27, 2018 via mobile

Discover Shipwreck Museum

Little or no advertisement, this little gem could be easily missed. Museum upstairs jam-packed with artifacts, very informative and friendly staff. Really nice gift store on bottom floor. Great find!

Date of experience: August 2018

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C381GNshannonr

Reviewed August 6, 2018

Hidden Gem

We wanted something to do before checking in for the night, we found this little hidden Gem on things to do in Fenwick. I'm so glad we went, it was a neat experience. Kids would probably love it. It is upstairs inside the Sea shell...More

Date of experience: August 2018

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Jane O

Binghamton, New York

1612

Reviewed July 11, 2018

Always visit this when in O.C.!

First discovered this hidden gem in the 1990's. The displays are fascinating and always see something new. Our children are now bringing their children here. Easy to miss even when you're in the store! Look for the sign and go up to the second floor....More

Date of experience: September 2017

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