Things to do in Ocean City, Maryland, when it rains include visiting the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum or choosing an indoor activity such as Ocean’s Playhouse. The museum has seasonal hours and a general admission fee, so check its schedule before you plan your day.
- Museum: At 813 S. Atlantic Ave.; hours vary by season.
- Admission: General admission is $6.00; children age 11 and under enter free.
- Indoor play: Ocean’s Playhouse describes itself as open rain or shine.
- Getting there: The museum is about a 4-minute drive from Cabana Motel.
Which indoor attractions can you consider in Ocean City?
Ocean City’s rainy-day activity directory includes museums, bowling, escape rooms and indoor playgrounds. Ocean’s Playhouse is an indoor playground at Suite 940, 12741 Ocean Gateway, and describes itself as open rain or shine.
Its toddler and infant zone is suitable for crawlers or children up to age 2, while the primary play area is best for children up to age 12. Snacks are available on-site, and food can be ordered from Mione’s Pizza West OC; outside food and drink are not permitted.
If the weather clears and you’re ready for time outdoors, a one-day route along the Ocean City Boardwalk can help shape the next part of your day.
What can you see at the Life-Saving Station Museum?
The Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum presents exhibits on the U.S. Life-Saving Service, shipwrecks, historic beachwear, mermaids, sands from around the world and marine life in saltwater tanks. Ocean City’s tourism bureau describes the restored station as a predecessor of today’s Coast Guard.
Opening hours change with the season: the museum is open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM May through October, and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM November through April. General admission is $6.00, with free entry for children age 11 and under.
A two-museum pass costs $10.00 and allows one-time entry to both museum locations within one week. The Museum of Ocean City, at 217 S. Baltimore Ave., has the same seasonal hours and admission prices.
The museum is about a 4-minute drive from the Ocean City transportation guide’s namesake town, with route planning useful when you’re deciding how to get around.
How can you plan around changing hours?
Check the official site before you go, since hours and activity details can affect a rainy-day plan. Ocean’s Playhouse posts hours of 10:00 AM–7:00 PM Monday through Thursday, 10:00 AM–8:00 PM Friday and Saturday, and 10:00 AM–7:00 PM Sunday.
The Art League of Ocean City gallery is listed at 94th Street bayside and is open Tuesday through Sunday; the tourism bureau advises calling for details and hours. The rainy-day directory also advises calling Ripley’s Impossible Laserace for its hours.
FAQs
Is the Life-Saving Station Museum open on weekdays?
From May through October, it is open daily. From November through April, its posted hours are Saturday and Sunday only.
Do children pay admission at the Life-Saving Station Museum?
Children age 11 and under enter free.
Can you bring food into Ocean’s Playhouse?
No. Outside food and drink are not permitted, though snacks are available on-site and food can be ordered from Mione’s Pizza West OC.