Ocean City Historical Museum
Ocean City · 45 minutes - 1 hour
Victorian-era museum featuring Sindia shipwreck artifacts and Ocean City's Methodist resort history.
About Ocean City Historical Museum
Housed in a Victorian-era community center, this museum chronicles Ocean City's history from its founding as a Methodist camp meeting resort to its present status as a family vacation destination. Exhibits cover the Sindia shipwreck, boardwalk history, Victorian-era resort life, and the unique story of how Ocean City became a dry town.
Highlights
- ✓Sindia shipwreck artifacts
- ✓Methodist resort origins
- ✓Dry town history explained
- ✓FREE admission
Insider Tips
- FREE admission - great rainy day option
- Ask about the Sindia shipwreck story
- Genealogy resources available for family research
- Walking tour maps available
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Features & Amenities
Quick Facts
- Location
- Ocean City
- Address
- 1735 Simpson Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226
- Duration
- 45 minutes - 1 hour
Hours & Season
- Season
- Year-round
- Weekday Hours
- 10am - 4pm
- Weekend Hours
- 11am - 2pm (Sat only)
Closed Sundays and major holidays.
Pricing
General Admission
FREE admission. Donations appreciated.
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