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Cape May New Jersey Museums

Emlen Physick Estate

Victorian mansion built for a Cape May physician in 1878. The restoration of this mansion helped spark renewed interest in Victorian dwellings in Cape May. Run by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts 1048 Washington St. Cape May (609) 884-5404 Open yearound. Open daily spring through fall only.

Cape May County Historical Museum

Maritime, Military and domestic items from Cape May's colonial and Victorian history. Cape May County Historical Society, In the John Holmes House, built in 1755. 504 Route 9, Cape May Court House (609) 465-3535

Historic Cold Spring Village

Reenactment of a rural community in the mid 19th century. 729 Route 9 (Seashore Road), Cape May (609) 898-2300 Open Tuesday through Sunday, 10AM-4:30PM. May through October.$7 adults, $5 children 3 to 12.

The Colonial House

Life in Cape May in the 1700's. This is the oldest house in Cape May, a reminder of the town's long history. Greater Cape May Historical Society,
Washington and Franklin Sts.. (609) 884-9100 Open 10AM-2PM, Monday through Saturday.

Naval Air Station Wildwood Foundation

Historic fighter planes and aircraft hangar. See the planes that won World War II. Cape May County Airport (609) 886-8787 Open 8AM to 5PM daily. $4 adutls, $2 children.

George F. Boyer Historical Museum
Historical pictures and memorabilia of the Wildwoods. The Wildwood Historical Society 3907 Pacific Ave., Wildwood (609) 523-0277

Stone Harbor Museum
235 93rd St., Stone Harbor (609) 368-7500

Dennis Township School Museum
Hall Street and Petersburg Road (609) 861-1899

Ocean City Historical Museum
19th and 20th century furniture, Sindia shipwreck. 1735 Simpson Ave., Ocean City (609) 399-1801 Open 10AM-4PM Monday through Friday, 1 to 4 PM Saturday.

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