Open since 1972, the Oyster Maritime Museum is located on Chincoteague Island. Through displays, artifacts and guided tours the history of Chincoteague Island comes alive. Picture by picture, stories are told of colonization and the lifestyles in which the settlers lived. The museum explains the oyster industry and its impact on the Chincoteague economy over the years. For more information about the Oyster Maritime Museum, see their link on this page.