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Museum of Chincoteague Island
Chincoteague, Virginia

History, Natural History

The Museum is dedicated to preserving the people, culture, and heritage of the Island. Exhibits display life on this barrier island from before man to the present with fossils, Indian artifacts, implements from our oyster and seafood industry, sailing, and businesses. Museum houses an 1866 Fresnel lens and an 1880 fire company hand pumper and contemporaneous videos of island events.

Refuge Waterfowl Museum
Chincoteague, Virginia

History, Nature Centers, Science

The collections consists of hundreds of waterfowling artifacts including decoys, guns, boats, antiques, a restored hunting carriage, a decoy shop, and much more. Artifacts are beautifully and educationally displayed.

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

Oregon Museum Association 2024 Conference

September 8, 2024 - September 10, 2025

North Bend, Oregon

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

February 18 - 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

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