Children's Museums
The Museum of Cape May County
📍 504 US-9, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
About The Museum of Cape May County
The Museum of Cape May County is a children's museum in Cape May Court House, NJ. The museum spans three historic buildings including the Cresse-Holmes House, one of the oldest structures dating to 1704, which has been modified to show both Colonial period (1704) and Federal period (1830) furnishings and artifacts. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 55 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Location
- Three historic buildings across Cape May County
- Main Exhibits
- County history from Ice Age to 21st century, Colonial and Federal period homes
- Hours
- Wednesday & Friday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Tours
- Guided tours at 10:00 AM & 12:00 Noon (Wed & Fri)
💡 Did You Know?
- The museum spans three historic buildings including the Cresse-Holmes House, one of the oldest structures dating to 1704, which has been modified to show both Colonial period (1704) and Federal period (1830) furnishings and artifacts
- Museum tours are guided-only experiences available exclusively on Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 AM and 12:00 Noon, while a separate gallery offers free self-guided exhibits
- The museum features exhibits covering Cape May County history from the Ice Age through the 21st century, including Native Lenni Lenape history, Colonial artifacts, maritime heritage, and African American history
- The museum operates special programs including the 'Digging History Project' and African American History projects, indicating active community engagement and educational programming beyond traditional exhibits
💬 What Visitors Say
- Book guided tours in advance online for Wednesday or Friday at 10:00 AM or 12:00 Noon - reviews consistently praise the knowledgeable docents who bring artifacts and local history to life, and tours are the primary way to access the three historic buildings
- Plan for at least 3 hours for your visit - reviewers spent this duration exploring all four buildings and still found much to see, indicating the museum's exhibits are more expansive than initial expectations
- Take advantage of the free self-guided gallery exhibits if you can't book a guided tour - this allows you to explore the museum's collection at no cost while scheduled tours are only available twice weekly
- Visit on a Wednesday or Friday morning when guided tours are offered - these are the only times you can access the three historic buildings with expert interpretation, making weekday mornings the optimal time to experience the full museum
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