Indian River Life-Saving Station
A coastal lifesaving station built in 1876 by the US Life-Saving Service, now restored as a museum, with summer rescue demonstrations.
The Indian River Life-Saving Station was built in 1876. It was one of a series of stations the US Life-Saving Service built along the Atlantic coast to rescue ships wrecked on the sandbars, and it was later merged into the Coast Guard. The wooden building has been restored as a museum displaying rescue boats, lifesaving mortars and the daily life of lifesavers. In summer, guides demonstrate the rescue drills of the era, including the “breeches buoy.” Admission is low, and the station is within Delaware Seashore State Park.
Opening hours
About 10:00 am–5:00 pm (shorter in off-season)
Nearby sights
- Delaware Seashore State Park & Indian River Inlet
- Dewey Beach
- Funland
- Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk & Beach
- Dolle's Candyland
- Bethany Beach
- Junction and Breakwater Trail
- Tanger Outlets Rehoboth Beach