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2013
April
Tuesday, Apr 2 - 30 
Free Admission for Children All Month Long - The Purnell Museum is offering free general admission for children courtesy of the Ocean City Berlin Optimist Club.

Tuesday, Apr 2 -  10.00 am - 4.00 pm
New Exhibit: Summer at the Shore - View our new exhibit featuring the museum's collection of historic bathing costumes and historic photos of Ocean City and Public Landing. This exhibit was funded by a grant from the Lower Eastern Shore Heritage Council. Through October 31.

Saturday, Apr 6 -  10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Free Day for Locals - Take advantage of free admission for locals on the first Saturday of each month and see the museum's new exhibits for 2013.

Saturday, Apr 27 -  8.00 am - 2.00 pm
Yard Sale Fundraiser - Donate your items or shop for bargains. All proceeds benefit museum programs.

May
Wednesday, May 1 - 31 
Free Admission for Children All Month Long - The Purnell Museum is offering free general admission for children courtesy of the Ocean City Berlin Optimist Club.

Saturday, May 4 -  10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Free Day for Locals - Take advantage of free admission for locals on the first Saturday of each month.

Saturday, May 4 -  1.00 pm
Bring your Grown-Up to the Museum - Children and their caregivers can create a historic-themed art project perfect for Mother's Day. The project will be making Victorian style decoupage boxes. The cost is $5 for each adult-child pair and $2 for each additional child and includes museum admission. Pre-registration is needed; please call 410-632-0515.

Saturday, May 18 -  10.00 am - 4.00 pm
International Museum Day - Free admission to celebrate museums around the globe.

June
Saturday, Jun 1 - 30 
Free Admission for Children All Month Long - The Purnell Museum is offering free general admission for children courtesy of the Ocean City Berlin Optimist Club.

Saturday, Jun 1 - Jul 31 
Miniature Artists of America Exhibit - Take advantage of the opportunity to see small scale works of fine art by top artists around the country. This temporary exhibit is curated by the Miniature Artists of America.

Saturday, Jun 1 -  10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Free Day for Locals - Take advantage of free admission for locals on the first Saturday of each month.

July
Monday, Jul 1 - 31 
Free Admission for Children All Month Long - The Purnell Museum is offering free general admission for children courtesy of the Ocean City Berlin Optimist Club.

Wednesday, Jul 3 -  1.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Heritage Arts for Kids - Every Wednesday in July the museum will offer this popular program. Kids can learn about history with a hands-on art project. No pre-registration needed; just drop in! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday, Jul 6 -  10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Free Day for Locals - Take advantage of free admission for locals on the first Saturday of each month.

Wednesday, Jul 10 -  1.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Heritage Arts for Kids - Every Wednesday in July the museum will offer this popular program. Kids can learn about history with a hands-on art project. No pre-registration needed; just drop in! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Wednesday, Jul 17 -  1.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Heritage Arts for Kids - Every Wednesday in July the museum will offer this popular program. Kids can learn about history with a hands-on art project. No pre-registration needed; just drop in! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Wednesday, Jul 24 -  1.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Heritage Arts for Kids - Every Wednesday in July the museum will offer this popular program. Kids can learn about history with a hands-on art project. No pre-registration needed; just drop in! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Wednesday, Jul 31 -  1.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Heritage Arts for Kids - Every Wednesday in July the museum will offer this popular program. Kids can learn about history with a hands-on art project. No pre-registration needed; just drop in! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

August
Thursday, Aug 1 - 31 
Free Admission for Children All Month Long - The Purnell Museum is offering free general admission for children courtesy of the Ocean City Berlin Optimist Club.

Saturday, Aug 3 -  10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Free Day for Locals - Take advantage of free admission for locals on the first Saturday of each month.

Wednesday, Aug 7 -  1.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Heritage Arts for Kids - Kids can learn about history with a hands-on art project. No pre-registration needed; just drop in! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call for art project details.

Wednesday, Aug 14 -  1.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Heritage Arts for Kids - Kids can learn about history with a hands-on art project. No pre-registration needed; just drop in! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call for art project details.

September
Sunday, Sep 1 - Oct 31 
Delmarva Needle Art Show and Competition - View our popular exhibit of needle art by local artists. Includes quilts, embroidery, needlework, knitting, crochet and more. Entries are due August 24.

Sunday, Sep 1 - 30 
Free Admission for Children All Month Long - The Purnell Museum is offering free general admission for children courtesy of the Ocean City Berlin Optimist Club.

Saturday, Sep 7 -  10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Free Day for Locals - Take advantage of free admission for locals on the first Saturday of each month.

Saturday, Sep 28 -  1.00 pm
Bring your Grown-Up to the Museum - Children and their caregivers can work together to make a fun history-themed art project. The cost is $5 per adult-child pair and $2 for each additional child, and includes museum admission. Pre-registration is needed; please call 410-632-0515.

October
Tuesday, Oct 1 - 31 
Free Admission for Children All Month Long - The Purnell Museum is offering free general admission for children courtesy of the Ocean City Berlin Optimist Club.

Saturday, Oct 5 -  10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Free Day for Locals - Take advantage of free admission for locals on the first Saturday of each month.

Saturday, Oct 12 -  10.00 am - 4.00 pm
FiberFest Textile Arts Festival - Join us for our annual textile arts festival featuring vendors selling hand-crafted goods and supplies for knitting, crocheting and more, live animals, sheep shearing demos and kids' activities. Festival and museum admission are free

Saturday, Oct 26 -  10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Julia Purnell's Birthday Party - Commemorate our namesake's birthday. Our gifts to you: free admission and cake.

December
Saturday, Dec 7 -  10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Victorian Christmas Celebration - Step back in time for an old-fashioned holiday gathering.


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