General open hours:
Oct. 1 - Apr. 30: Friday 10 am - 2 pm
May 1 - Sept. 30: Fri/Sat/Sun 10: a.m. - 3 pm
Fishing from the pier is permitted. Visitors assume responsibility for safe use of the pier.
We are always happy to open by appointment. Please call 410-867-4486 to arrange a visit!
Staff hours are Monday to Friday from 9 am - 2pm.
Voicemails will be returned within 1 business day.
Street Address:
1418 E. West Shady Side Road
Shady Side, MD 20764
Mailing Address:
PO Box 89
Shady Side, MD 20764
Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent while on museum property.
Firearms, knives, and destructive devices are not allowed on the property.
Our pier is open to the public year-round from dawn until dusk, unless otherwise stated. Use of the pier is at one's own risk.