The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art is nestled next to Schumaker Pond in Salisbury, Maryland. Surrounded by wildlife in the heart of the Atlantic Flyway, the Museum features the world's largest and finest public collection of decorative and antique decoys. The Museum was named in honor of Stephen and Lemuel Ward, whose vision and artistry in carving decoys pioneered the transition of the decoy from a working tool to an expressive wildfowl sculpture.
The Ward Museum is a cherished part of its local community on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and far beyond. Maintaining an international reputation for excellence through artworks that allow visitors a glimpse of the beauty of wildfowl from around the world has made the Ward Museum a prominent Maryland institution.
Recent Reviews
The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art
Anji Martin (Wedding Photographer) : 5 on 5/19/2023 8:54 pm
We're wedding photographers based in Washington, DC, but we recently got the chance to document a marriage celebration at The Ward Museum for Wildfowl Art. Though Salisbury, MD, is a bit of a hike for us, we would come back to photograph a wedding there any time! The setting is as gorgeous as any you'll find in the region. Schumaker Pond is absolutely lovely, and the trail that runs around it offers so many picturesque spots that we could spend hours there taking wedding portraits and not run out of beautiful backdrops. The main outdoor ceremony space on a lawn behind the main museum building gives you the chance to exchange your vows with a gorgeous view of Schumaker Pond stretching behind you. The huge windows that comprise one wall of the indoor reception area also give you a great look at the pond, as well as an opportunity to see a nice sunset if the weather cooperates!
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Ellen Schaefer : 5 on 11/11/2019 2:28 am
We went to the museum on a Saturday morning right after they opened. Their award winning carvings are some of the best I've ever seen. It took us about 2 hours to go through the museum and the volunteer was their to offer us assistance and provide information. They have a nice outside area with sculptures and a walking trail. I highly recommend this museum for anyone who enjoys exquisitely detailed wood carving.
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Kurt Knepley : 5 on 2/20/2022 2:17 am
This museum is incredible. They have 100+ year old lures, plenty of art from the Ward brothers, and mind blowing photorealistic carvings that were voted best in the world the year they were made. You can also buy handmade art in their gift shop from just a couple bucks for a hand painted bookmark to thousands for a lifelike bird carving.
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