Children's Museums

Barnegat Bay Maritime Museum

Name: Barnegat Bay Maritime Museum
Address: 78 E Water St, Toms River, NJ 08753, Toms River, NJ, US
Telephone: (732) 349-9209
Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (21 reviews)

📍 78 E Water St, Toms River, NJ 08753

📞 (732) 349-9209

🌐 www.barnegatbaymaritimemuseum.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10 AM–2 PM
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	10 AM–2 PM
Friday	Closed
Saturday	10 AM–2 PM
Sunday	Closed

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About Barnegat Bay Maritime Museum

Barnegat Bay Maritime Museum is a children's museum in Toms River, NJ. The museum hosts the Van Nostrand Cup, a 135-year-old ice boating competition that continues during ice boating season. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 21 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Maritime Museum
Location: Toms River, New Jersey
Founded: 1976 (celebrating 50 years)
Hours: Tues/Thurs/Sat 10am-2pm
Focus: Barnegat Bay maritime heritage and sailing history

💡 Did You Know?

🏛️The museum hosts the Van Nostrand Cup, a 135-year-old ice boating competition that continues during ice boating season
⭐The museum operates as a free attraction open only 3 days per week (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 10am-2pm)
⭐Features an active workshop for boat restoration and building, combining museum exhibits with working maritime artisan demonstrations
⭐The museum maintains a YouTube video channel and photo gallery documenting local maritime history and contemporary sailors honing their craft

💬 What Visitors Say

🕐Visit on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday between 10am-2pm when the museum is open. With limited hours (only 3 days a week), plan ahead to ensure you can visit during operating times.
💬Admission is completely free, making it an excellent value. The museum features a remarkable collection of local historical boats and nautical memorabilia without any entry cost.
💡The museum has an active boat restoration and building workshop on-site. Timing your visit to see craftspeople working on restorations and new builds adds a dynamic educational element beyond static exhibits.
💡Supplement your visit by exploring the museum's photo gallery and YouTube video channel to learn more about Barnegat Bay maritime history before or after your visit. Subscribe to the Seafarer Newsletter for updates on seasonal exhibits and special events.
💡All ages are welcome and staff will open exhibits at your own pace. Plan 1-2 hours for a thorough visit exploring the boats, memorabilia, and interactive sailing science displays without feeling rushed.