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The Mermaid Museum

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

Berlin, Maryland

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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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October 22, 2020

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