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Cape May MAC (Museums + Arts + Culture)

Cape May · 1-4 hours (depending on tours)

Victorian estate museum, lighthouse, and trolley tours showcasing Cape May's architectural heritage.

About Cape May MAC (Museums + Arts + Culture)

Cape May MAC operates multiple historic sites and offers tours throughout Cape May's Victorian district. The flagship Emlen Physick Estate is a masterpiece of Victorian Stick Style architecture. Other properties include the Cape May Lighthouse, WWII Lookout Tower, and the Carriage House Gallery. Their trolley tours are the best way to experience Cape May's architectural heritage.

Highlights

  • Emlen Physick Estate mansion
  • Historic trolley tours
  • Cape May Lighthouse
  • Victorian architecture expertise

Insider Tips

  • 💡Combination passes save money if visiting multiple sites
  • 💡Trolley tours are great for first-time visitors
  • 💡Ghost tours are popular - book ahead in October
  • 💡Victorian Week in October is spectacular

Features & Amenities

Victorian mansiontrolley tourslighthouse accessWWII historyghost toursholiday events

Quick Facts

Location
Cape May
Address
1048 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ 08204
Duration
1-4 hours (depending on tours)

Hours & Season

Season
Year-round
Weekday Hours
Varies by property
Weekend Hours
Varies by property

Check website for individual property hours and tour times.

Pricing

Physick Estate Tour

$15adult

Child (3-12): $8

Trolley Tours

$15adult

Child (3-12): $8

Combination Passes

$25adult

Multiple attractions

Best For

architecture enthusiastshistory buffsVictorian fansphotographers

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