Smith Island Cultural Center
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20846 Caleb Jones Road, Ewell MD 21824 Hours
About Smith Island Cultural Center
The Smith Island Cultural Center is a must-visit destination for anyone exploring Smith Island, offering a valuable insight into the island's history and culture. With an admission fee of $3, guests can enjoy a range of artifacts, exhibits, and a 15-20 minute film showcasing the life of island residents. The modern building provides a cool escape from the heat, and a gift shop features high-quality t-shirts, hats, and local handmade items. Visitors can spend 40 to 50 minutes exploring the museum, which includes waterman displays and journals. The friendly staff enhances the experience, making it an informative and enjoyable stop on the island.
Most Recent Reviews
March 2026
Informative local Smith Island museum and gift shop. Great owners and friendly atmosphere.
July 2023
Soent 6 days on Ewell, Rhides Point, and Tylerton. The myseum gives a great picture of Smith Island life with waterman displays, journals, photos and a short movie. Local coffee, handmade items, clothing, and books to buy. Be sure to buy the book, An Island Out of Time, A Memoir of Smith Island in the Chesapeake by Tom...
read full commentJuly 2022
If you visit Smith Island, start here! Very well done and informative. Plus the staff is super friendly and helpful. We learned so much.
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