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History & Museums

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    The Sheep of Rockefellar Estate, Lakewood

Discover Ocean County’s Rich Heritage

Step back in time at Ocean County’s History & Museums, where the region’s stories come to life. Explore fascinating exhibits on local culture, maritime traditions, and historic landmarks that shaped the county.

 

Historical Societies & Local History

Historical Maps of Ocean County

Ocean County Libraries

Revolutionary War New Jersey

Historical Societies | Ocean County Government

Floyd L. Moreland Carousel 

 

Museums & Historical Sites

Island Heights Cottage Museum | Island Heights

John F. Peto Museum and Studio | Island Heights

Long Beach Island Historical Association Museum | Beach Haven

Museum of NJ Maritime History | Beach Haven

Navy Lakehurst Historical Society| Lakehurst

New Jersey Museum of Boating | Point Pleasant

Ocean County Historical Society Museum | Toms River

Barnegat Bay Maritime Museum| Toms River

Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen’s Museum | Tuckerton

Life on the Edge Exhibit| Tuckerton

Vintage Automobile Museum of New Jersey | Point Pleasant