Children's Museums

The Mermaid Museum®

★★★★☆ 4.3 (187 reviews)

📍 4 Jefferson St, Berlin, MD 21811

🌐 www.berlinmermaidmuseum.com

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	Closed
Friday	10 AM–5 PM
Saturday	10 AM–5 PM
Sunday	10 AM–5 PM

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About The Mermaid Museum®

The Mermaid Museum® is a children's museum in Berlin, MD. 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. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 187 visitors.

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)

💡 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

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Plan for a 1-2 hour visit - the museum is intentionally compact but well-curated, making it the perfect length for families before or after visiting nearby Ocean City without feeling rushed or spending too much time in one place.
💡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.
💡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.
💬At $11 admission, the museum offers good value for the experience - visitors consistently mention it's 'well worth the price' for the quality and thoroughness relative to its size, making it a budget-friendly outing.
💡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.