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Cape May MAC (Museums + Arts + Culture)

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

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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

Collections & Exhibits

Victorian furnishingsperiod clothingarchitectural artifactslocal art

Features

Victorian mansiontrolley tourslighthouse accessWWII historyghost toursholiday events

Visiting 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

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Visitor Info

Admission
Physick Estate Tour: $15 adult / $8 child
Trolley Tours: $15 adult / $8 child
Combination Passes: $25 adultMultiple attractions
Hours
Year-roundWeekdays: Varies by propertyWeekends: Varies by propertyCheck website for individual property hours and tour times.
Time Needed
1-4 hours (depending on tours)
Address
1048 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ 08204
Tours
Guided tours available
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Pricing

General Admission: $15 / $10 child
Season: Late May - Mid September \u00B7 Special event weekends in fall. Check calendar.
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