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New Jersey Maritime Museum

Shipwreck history, lifesaving heritage, and maritime artifacts celebrating Jersey Shore seafaring.

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About New Jersey Maritime Museum

Preserving the maritime heritage of the Jersey Shore, this museum features exhibits on shipwrecks, lifesaving stations, commercial fishing, and the U.S. Life-Saving Service. The collection includes a restored surfboat, lighthouse artifacts, and extensive archives documenting the dangers and heroism along the Jersey coast.

Highlights

Restored U.S. Life-Saving surfboat

Shipwreck artifact collection

Lighthouse lens display

LBI maritime history

Collections & Exhibits

shipwreck artifactslifesaving equipmentnavigation instrumentsphotos

Features

shipwreck exhibitslifesaving historylighthouse artifactssurfboat displayresearch archives

Visiting Tips

Ask about nearby shipwreck dive sites

The research library is available by appointment

Great for understanding LBI maritime history

Combine with a Barnegat Lighthouse visit

Best For

maritime enthusiastshistory buffslighthouse fans

Visitor Info

Admission: General Admission: $5 adult / $3 childUnder 6 free
Hours: Year-roundWeekdays: 10am - 4pmWeekends: 10am - 4pmClosed Mondays in winter.
Time Needed: 1-1.5 hours
Address: 528 Dock Road, Beach Haven, NJ 08008
Phone: 609-492-0202
Website: Official Website →
Tours: Guided tours availableSelf-guided tours

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