1 / 6
Location
Visitor tip
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
Best time
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
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)
What visitors say
What a wonderful visit; GO HERE! The volume of artifacts, the knowledge or the docent, we spent three hours enjoying the four buildings. Our visit covered the Lenni Lenape to modern day Cape May County, the military exhibit, the stories…
Took the tour today & it was amazing! So much stuff and in such great shape. Highly recommended!
We had the absolute best tour! Our tour guide (forgot his name) did a great job and shared a ton of information. So much to see and learn!
From 55 Google reviews
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
More Family Fun Nearby
Other venues within driving distance:
Own this venue? Stand out from the competition.
Children's Museums listings that are Featured get seen first by thousands of families every month.
- Priority placement in search
- Photo gallery showcase
- Insider tips from visitors
- Highlighted in dedicated featured section