Take a Walk Through Chincoteague History

Mission Statement: The Museum of Chincoteague Island is a non-profit organization dedicated to acquiring, preserving, and exhibiting objects of historical or cultural value to Chincoteague and Assateague Islands. Our mission is to document and provide education to promote the islands’ people, culture, and heritage.

Vision Statement: The Museum of Chincoteague Island strives to be the authority of both knowledge and preservation of Chincoteague and Assateague Islands, engaging a diverse audience by presenting objects and experiences designed to evoke wonder, stimulate curiosity, educate, and inform residents, visitors, and partners to share the islands’ future.