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Historic Cold Spring Village
Outdoor living history museum with 27 restored 1800s buildings and costumed craft demonstrations.
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About Historic Cold Spring Village
Step back in time at this outdoor living history museum featuring 27 restored historic buildings from the 1800s. Costumed interpreters demonstrate traditional crafts including blacksmithing, weaving, printing, and broom-making. The village recreates South Jersey life from 1790-1900 and hosts special events throughout the season including Civil War encampments and Victorian festivals.
Highlights
✓27 historic buildings
✓Live craft demonstrations
✓Costumed interpreters
✓Country store shopping
Collections & Exhibits
19th-century toolsperiod furnishingsagricultural equipmenthandcrafted goods
Features
historic buildingscraft demonstrationscostumed interpretersblacksmith shopcountry storeice cream parlorspecial events
Visiting Tips
💡 Check the schedule for craft demonstration times
💡 Civil War encampments are a highlight
💡 The ice cream parlor is a must-stop
💡 Combine with a Cape May trolley tour
Best For
familieshistory buffsschool groupsphotographers
Visitor Info
- Admission
- General Admission: $15 adult / $10 child
- Hours
- Late May - Mid SeptemberWeekdays: 10am - 4:30pmWeekends: 10am - 4:30pmSpecial event weekends in fall. Check calendar.
- Time Needed
- 2-3 hours
- Address
- 720 Route 9, Cape May, NJ 08204
- Phone
- 609-898-2300
- Website
- Official Website →
- Tours
- Self-guided tours
Where to Stay
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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 covering Cape May's architectural heritage.
- ✓Emlen Physick Estate mansion
- ✓Historic trolley tours
- ✓Cape May Lighthouse
- ✓Victorian architecture expertise
Pricing
Physick Estate Tour: $15 / $8 child
Trolley Tours: $15 / $8 child
Combination Passes: $25
Season: Year-round \u00B7 Check website for individual property hours and tour times.
architecture enthusiastshistory buffsVictorian fansphotographers