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Ocean City Historical Museum

Tourist attraction Museum

Museum with artifacts, photos & exhibits related to history of local community, resort & boardwalk. People often mention museum, history, free,


Address

1735 Simpson Ave # 3, Ocean City, NJ 08226, United States

Website

www.ocnjmuseum.org

Contact

+1 609-399-1801

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (90 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 10 am to 4 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: museum (14) history (8) free (6)
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  • 5/5 John R. 1 year ago on Google • 213 reviews
    Very interesting, well laid out museum documenting the history of Ocean City. Great displays! Volunteers were quite friendly and helpful. I really enjoyed the display of the beginnings of the boardwalk and the Sindia shipwreck. Our group of 7 combined this museum with the US Lifesaving Station in Ocean City for a great and fun afternoon!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matthew G. 9 months ago on Google • 40 reviews
    Nice, small, and free admission to the museum. Covered the entire history of the island. From founding the island to the present. Also, a nice small art gallery upstairs to visit for free.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christopher H. 2 years ago on Google • 187 reviews
    Phenomenal asset within the city county and state... excellent exhibits and adjacent to the library. A MUST DO when in the OC
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jacque H. 1 year ago on Google • 479 reviews
    Nicely done, welcoming atmosphere and engaging staff/volunteers The concept of having multiple cultural elements in one place is a hit here. Library, Art Center, Public Indoor Pool/Fitness Center and this museum Good location not far from the current end of the boardwalk located on the "bay side" Surface parking in abundance, ADA compliant parking etc. FREE museum sharing the documented beginning of Ocen City NJ. Gift store on site.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ber-nieee 2 years ago on Google • 71 reviews
    This small museum is pack with history about Ocean city. The man in the front desk is very welcoming and informative. He explained to us thr history of the community and its very interesting. Seeing those old photos and the people that first settled there is truly amazing. Worth visiting when your at Ocean city, NJ.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joe S. 8 months ago on Google • 58 reviews
    Very neat to see the maps and the general history of OC. We found out the gardens weren't always part of the island.

  • 5/5 Eve S. 5 months ago on Google • 52 reviews
    Cute little and free admission museum about ocean city. Very nice staff named Al.

  • 5/5 Cindy P. 1 year ago on Google • 11 reviews
    Really enjoyed an afternoon at the museum! Interesting history of the island, the Sindia , and Grace Kelly. Al-Trivia is the best! Will definitely come back to the museum again when we are back for vacation.

  • 5/5 Roberto Torres L. 1 year ago on Google • 10 reviews
    What a lovely spot! Excellent museum and gift shop. Plenty of cultural activities going on and admission is free. Well worth a stop.

  • 5/5 Vanessa H. 1 year ago on Google
    Great little museum. The staff was extremely knowledgeable and made this a great experience. Entrance is free, but there is a donation box to pay what you would like.

  • 5/5 Tina 1 year ago on Google
    We had a wonderful guided tour! We enjoyed it and it is so nicely displayed. Thank you!

  • 5/5 NancyDee 1 year ago on Google
    Well done- variety of displays all artisticly arranged with fun & interesting info! Staff was lovely!

  • 5/5 A W. 1 year ago on Google
    Neat little museum!

  • 5/5 Michael T. 1 year ago on Google
    Worth a visit on your vacation. Lots of cool stuff.

  • 4/5 Justine C. 9 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Unexpected fun at the OCNJ museum. It’s free to the public but they accept donations which we were glad to pay. We were led by our own personal guide throughout the museum. The exhibits are well presented and maintained. I will say I was surprised that there was no presence of African American history. Now I’ve been coming here for 21 years and know there are some very interesting facts about the original settlers as well as OCNJ’s climb through segregation. Why aren’t they part of the history too?


Call +1 609-399-1801 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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