Welcome! Inside the Museum of Chincoteague Island you’ll discover the 1st Order Fresnel Lens from the Assateague Island Lighthouse, the iconic Chincoteague ponies known as Misty and Stormy, models of vessels that plied the Chincoteague waters long ago, items that washed ashore from shipwrecks, a decoy carver’s workshop, and oral histories, documents, and artifacts that tell the story of Chincoteague Island life throughout it’s long and varied existence.

Our giftshop strives to promote Chincoteague, Assateague and the Eastern Shore!

All of our artwork is proudly created locally. We feature pottery, glass work, photography, felt art and more. Our t-shirts are also locally designed, and several are exclusive to the museum. 

Our book selection provides an in-depth view of the area for all ages and interests. From fiction to non-fiction to cookbooks, we have something for everyone. Many titles are also written by local authors.