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6 Museums in Long Beach Island That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Long Beach Island, United States including Museum of NJ Maritime History, Barnegat Light Museum, Long Beach Island Historical Museum, M.T. Burton Gallery, LBIF, Firefly Gallery.
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1. Museum of NJ Maritime History
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By R4960NKjustinw - Hasbrouck Heights, United States
I have to say that for a small museum I was very impressed by the amount of information that this museum covers. It is really an interesting and amazing place for a small museum at the shore. There are rooms that cover shark attacks, luxury liner disasters, ship wrecks, shore erosion issues, Coast Guard information, local history dealing with the sea and shore and lots of artifacts from wrecks over the last three hundred years. I was impressed by the information on the 1916 Shark Attacks that inspired the movie "Jaws" and the disaster of many of the luxury liners even after what we learned from the Titanic ten years earlier. There are all sorts of eye witness accounts recorded and all sorts of artifacts. There is a lot of information on Maritime history of the Jersey Shore and a lot about the resort history of the area. There is a lot on the resorts of not just Beach Haven but the surrounding shore towns. Each room is packed with information and can be somewhat overwhelming unless you have a few hours to spend here like I did. I found myself leaving after over two hours. Do not miss this little gem of a museum that is well worth the visit and has free admission. They ask for a small donation which is fair. The people who work here are very friendly and welcoming and will answer any questions.
2. Barnegat Light Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By R4960NKjustinw - Hasbrouck Heights, United States
I made a special appointment to see the Barnegat Light Museum because it had been closed over the last few months because of COVID. The President of the Museum Board came in to give me a special tour and we spent the afternoon going over all the exhibitions in the museum. The museum was once a one room school house and houses the original light for the lighthouse. That was fascinating with its unusual design. There are all sorts of interesting artifacts in the museum from old china and housewares, to dinosaur bones that we found in the bay and donated to the museum. There is a complete history of the old school house which was used until the 1950's including pictures of the classes and notes from the students. There are all sorts of decoys that represent the areas hunting past and all sorts of nautical items shopping the shipping and fishing industries. The walls are line with pictures from every era. There are all sorts of artifacts from its past from old signs to businesses long gone. The museum covers all sorts of stories of Long Beach Island that are nicely displayed in one room. It is well worth the visit. The gardens that surround the museum are maintained by the Long Beach Island Garden Club and are really nice. Take time to walk through the paths and admire the plantings and flowers. I highly recommend this small wonderful little museum.
3. Long Beach Island Historical Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By rsinor - Manahawkin, United States
Fun place to visit! Make sure you catch the Haunted Ghost Tour!!! Your Tour Guide will take you on a fascinating walk through history and the Spirit world. This is a can't miss for everyone!!!
4. M.T. Burton Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
5. LBIF
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
