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What you should know
Visitor tip
Wear or bring mermaid-themed clothing and plan time for photos - multiple visitors highlight photo opportunities and costume options available, making this ideal for social media lovers and creating memorable keepsakes.
Visitor tip
Complete the scavenger hunt activity while exploring - this interactive element helps visitors engage more deeply with the exhibits and is specifically mentioned by multiple visitors as a highlight of the experience.
Visitor tip
The location is convenient as a 9-mile side trip from Ocean City - perfect for families wanting a quick, charming alternative attraction in the cute downtown Berlin area when Ocean City feels too crowded.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Mermaid Museum
- Location
- Downtown Berlin, Maryland USA
- Highlights
- Mermaid oddities, artifacts, ocean collections
- Admission
- $11
- Hours
- Fri-Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4 (Summer daily 10-5)
What visitors say
Oh my grandchildren had a wonderful time. The place is very cute. Not that big but it’s cute and it gave them something to do while we were in Ocean City and Berlin is not that far from Ocean City. And the town is so cute ❤️
Wonderful experience! Well-maintained and informational. There are costumes you can wear while walking around. There are photo opportunities and artifacts to admire. It’s not huge but well worth the price. The staff was friendly. Fun…
This is a great Museum and it's collection has somethings geared toward children and adults, art fans, folklore followers, selfie lovers, and more! I loved it. It was in-depth enough to make you feel like, you got your money's worth but…
From 187 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The Mermaid Museum® is located 9 miles inland from the ocean in downtown Berlin, Maryland, making it a unique themed attraction in a small historic tourist town rather than a coastal location
- The museum features interactive exhibits where visitors can hear, see, and touch mermaid-related items, and includes wearable mermaid costumes that visitors can don while exploring the collection
- The museum offers a scavenger hunt experience as part of its interactive programming, mentioned prominently in visitor reviews
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