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Admission, donations, gift-shop sales, and events like Storm Warriors 5K feed archives, research library work, and expanded exhibit planning. Staff can explain which projects are active in a given year. Treat purchases as cultural investment, not just souvenirs.
Sources: Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum · Visit Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
