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The Mermaid Museum

Berlin, Maryland

Explore the legends surrounding these mythical sea creatures inside this museum.  

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Dinglehopper! This will amuse fans of "The Little Mermaid." blimpcaptain (Atlas Obscura User)
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Mermaid Timeline alyssa (Atlas Obscura User)
Mermaid on the celing at the mermaid Museum in Berlin, Maryland alyssa (Atlas Obscura User)
Venus Mermaid Entry at the Mermaid Museum in Berlin, MD USA alyssa (Atlas Obscura User)
Mami Wata at the Mermaid Museum in Berlin, MD alyssa (Atlas Obscura User)
One of many mermaid exhibits in the museum. blimpcaptain (Atlas Obscura User)
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In the historic town of Berlin, Maryland, close to Assateague Island is a beautiful upstairs museum directly next to the Atlantic Hotel.  

The museum has a wonderfully curated collection of mermaid myths and artifacts. A display of mermaid scales, hair, and nails can be found inside. There is also a timeline of mermaid sightings from the 1800s.  

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