The collection at the decoy museum illustrates the boom years of the decoy capital of the world from several perspectives. First floor exhibits describe life on the Susquehanna, with displays of boat parts, nautical rope work and a short film. Most notable is an exhibit on hunting practices in which patrons walk along an indoor pier past collections of guns and reproduced blinds.

The second floor exhibit focusses on Havre de Grace's most celebrated decoy makers and their work. Wax figures of the artisans in reproductions of their workshops accompany definitive collections of their decoys. Also featured are recorded interviews with some of the makers.

The decoy museum delivers on its promise and is an essential stop for decoy enthusiasts. For the uninitiated the decoy museum offers a thoroughly detailed look into a world they may not have known existed. With its sometimes wooden presentation (get it?), the museum is steeped in field trip nostalgia for adults, but may leave small children bored. Highly recommended nonetheless! Tickets are $5.