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This museum appeals to all ages — described as perfect for 'young and young at heart' — making it an excellent multigenerational destination with nostalgic memorabilia and artifacts that engage both children and adults
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Engage with the staff about involvement opportunities and their ongoing Tram Car #8 preservation project — the museum actively welcomes volunteers and community participation in their conservation efforts
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Come prepared with specific interests in Wildwood history, old photographs, and boardwalk memorabilia — these are the museum's strongest collections and will help you prioritize what to see during your visit
About Wildwood Historical Society
Museum with memorabilia & vintage photos. Museum with photos & memorabilia related to area's entertainment, amusement & boardwalk history.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Focus
- Wildwood history and heritage since 1963
- Admission
- Free (donations accepted)
- Hours
- Seasonal: Spring/Fall Thurs-Sat 10am-3pm, Summer Mon-Sat 10am-3pm
- Rating
- Top 10 things to do in Wildwood, NJ (TripAdvisor)
What visitors say
A phenomenal repository for any and all visitors young and young at heart. Definitely a worthy destination FREE admission but do donate as the volunteers put 100s of hours in to maintaining & preserving undoubtedly the largest Jersey…
Wonderful museum!! Need to come back asap because there is hours and hours of material!!
Tiny little museum with all sorts of artifacts from Wildwood's history. The staff is very kind, and they're always looking for people to be involved.
From 151 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- Houses the largest Jersey Shore town archive of its kind, preserving comprehensive memorabilia and artifacts from Wildwood's entertainment, amusement, and boardwalk history
- Features an active Tram Car #8 preservation project with dedicated fundraising efforts to restore this historic piece of Wildwood's transportation heritage
- Operates entirely on free admission with donations, relying on volunteers who contribute hundreds of hours to maintain and preserve the collection
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