The Refuge Waterfowl Museum is located at 7059 Maddox Boulevard, Chincoteague, Virginia, United States. The museum contains an extensive collection of wildfowl wood carvings by renowned decoy crafters. The museum also exhibits murals, wildlife paintings and skipjack models. The museum also claims "Cigar" Daisy as its resident carver. After the death of its owner, on May 4th, 2013 the museum announced that it will close and sell its assets.
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