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It’s a bit of a “work in progress,” but it’s a start!  Check it out: Decoy Show Calendar.  Please note: we don’t intend to update the dates/details every year, instead we link to a website, Facebook Page or Facebook Group where that info can be Read More …

2023 has been a simply AMAZING year – over 2,000 visitors, a few new volunteers, a very successful Upper Shore Decoy Show, ideas for updating our displays, and so much more.  Thank you for all of your support, and stay tuned for more good things Read More …

We’ve had a WONDERFUL year so far!  One more regular-season-Saturday, October 14th, 12pm-4pm, then the Upper Shore Decoy Show at Minker Banquet Hall on Saturday October 21.  We will also be open for the Town of North East’s Halloween Party on Saturday October 28 12pm-3pm, Read More …

The vendor list is now available:  see Upper Shore Decoy Show!  We can fit just a few more vendors – send us a message if you’re interested.

We appreciate the support from Cecil County’s VLT (Video Lottery Terminal) FY23 Grant and WAGS Media to enable our brand new Welcome Center. This big-screen TV, speaker and short video help introduce visitors to the museum. We’ve created a YouTube Channel: @UpperBayMuseum. There’s not much Read More …

The Upper Bay Museum depends on the proceeds from our fundraising events, donations from visitors and supporters, and your membership dues.  We do not charge visitors admission.  We receive no recurring federal or state funding, although we have recently received a few small grants. We Read More …

The Upper Shore Decoy Show page has been updated to include the Facebook event page, a link to pre-purchase admission tickets, the show flyer and vendor application.  If you have any questions, let us know! Email: decoyshow ((at)) upperbaymuseum ((dot)) org

We will be open on Saturday and Sunday May 27 & 28 from 12pm – 4pm. Then every Saturday until October 14, and occasional Sundays. As always, if you can’t make it while we’re open, send a message or an email and we will try Read More …

We will be open on Saturday May 6 12pm-4pm – during the Havre de Grace Decoy Festival.  (We’ll also have a table there!) Then, we will open for the 2023 season on Saturday May 27 12pm-4pm.  We plan to be open every Saturday through mid-October, Read More …

One of the hazards of occupying a 1880s building: repairs. While this is not catastrophic damage, it does create some limitations in how we display our artifacts, for our visitors’ safety. We are investigating grants to finance repairs. If you are interested in writing a Read More …