Monthly Announcements
NEW! Craft Packets
Social distancing has created some challenges with our ever-popular crafts programs, so we’ve made some take-home packets to do on your own. Available for purchase at the Indian River Life-Saving Station, call (302)-227-6991 for more information.
Paint Night: Nautical Flag Art $15
Sailor Valentines $10
Searching for a Signal $3
Shark Discovery $3
Crafty Crabs $3
Self-Guided Hikes
Our winter hike series is going digital! Hike the following trails at your leisure. At each of the trailheads, scan the posted QR code with your smart phone, and use your phone’s GPS to track your location along the trail. Educational “pin-drops” will help you discover the area’s natural and cultural resources. Digital trail guides can be found at:
Thompson Island Nature Preserve
Burton Island Nature Preserve
Prickly Pear Trail at Fresh Pond
Holts Landing State Park
Hours available to Schedule:
Wednesday– Friday 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Saturdays9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Looking to find out more about park programs for private groups? We provide a variety of programs for ALL ages. We can cater to your staff, scout troop, class, or community group. Call the Indian River-Life Saving Station at (302)-227-6991and ask for our Programs Coordinator!
Pre-registration required and minimum participation will be required.
Prices on programs will vary
Museum Hours:
Wednesday – Friday 8a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Saturdays 9 a.m. – 2:30p.m.
Enjoy a self-guided, cell phone audio tour of the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum located at our visitor’s center. Our tour gives detailed stories and history into the daily lives of our surfmen; it’s like having your own tour guide! Learn the history of the U. S. Life-Saving Service, the precursor to the current day U.S. Coast Guard, by visiting this original 1876 shipwreck victims along the coasts of the United States.
Self-guided tours of the station are $4/adult, $3/senior citizens (62 or older), and $2/child ages six to 12 years old. Children 5 and under are admitted free.
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