Havre de Grace Decoy Museum

Havre de Grace Decoy Museum Free parking. Gift Shop. Modest admission fee. The Museum strives to transfer this knowledge to our future generations.

Located on the banks of the historic Susquehanna Flats, the Havre de Grace Decoy Museum houses one of the finest collections of working and decorative Chesapeake Bay decoys ever assembled. The mission of the Havre de Grace Decoy Museum is to document, preserve, and interpret the history of waterfowl decoys as a unique form of folk art that has become a distinctive element in the cultural landscape

of this region – the Susquehanna Flats and the Chesapeake Bay. The Museum seeks to engage and educate its visitors with exceptional exhibits that describe this rich heritage and the interplay among the region, its people, and the art of decoy making since the 19th century. We also publish The Canvasback, a quarterly journal now in its 23rd year. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter

05/03/2026
The Havre de Grace Decoy Museum is grateful for our strong partnerships with carvers, collectors, associations, clubs, a...
05/02/2026

The Havre de Grace Decoy Museum is grateful for our strong partnerships with carvers, collectors, associations, clubs, and auction houses like Guyette & Deeter. Together, we share a mission to preserve and celebrate the rich heritage of decoy carving and waterfowling traditions that define our region.

It was a true privilege to host The Cook Collection from August 2025 through January 2026, offering visitors an up-close look at exceptional pieces and the stories behind them.

At the April 23 Guyette & Deeter Live Auction – Decoy & Sporting Art Auction (Session One), an exceedingly rare standing mallard ice duck—hollow carved with a removable iron foot—drew well-deserved attention.

Here it is: displayed as part of a group, standing alone, and featured on screen as Joe Tonelli shares the fascinating story behind this remarkable decoy.

We are honored to help bring these stories to life and connect our community to this enduring tradition.

Get ready for the 44th Annual Havre de Grace Decoy & Wildlife Art Festival this weekend with these stunning Silent Aucti...
04/30/2026

Get ready for the 44th Annual Havre de Grace Decoy & Wildlife Art Festival this weekend with these stunning Silent Auction items!

Stay tuned as we reveal more exclusive auction items you won’t want to miss!

This Weekend!Join us at the STAR Centre for a celebration of:- Decoy carving- Wildlife art- Competitions (Saturday ONLY)...
04/30/2026

This Weekend!

Join us at the STAR Centre for a celebration of:
- Decoy carving
- Wildlife art
- Competitions (Saturday ONLY)
- Raffle drawing Sunday at 2 PM

See you there!

Throwback ThursdayFrom the Joel Barber Collection, this grouping highlights artistry. Always on display at the museum, t...
04/30/2026

Throwback Thursday

From the Joel Barber Collection, this grouping highlights artistry. Always on display at the museum, these pieces include beautifully crafted paperweights in ceramic and bronze, along with a wooden test model that offers a glimpse into the creative process behind the final works.

Stop in and take a closer look at this fascinating collection!

Address

215 Giles Street
Havre De Grace, MD
21078

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 9pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10:30am - 4:30am
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+14109393739

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