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Ocean County Historical Society

Museum

4.7(36 reviews)
Open Closes soon ⋅ 4 p.m. ⋅ Opens 10 a.m. Thu
Ocean County Historical Society

About

History museum in a 19th-century home. Library & museum displaying exhibits on Ocean County history in a remodeled 19th-century home.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • A camera and notebook
  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Ocean County Historical Society:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    26 Hadley Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753, United States
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    Phone
    (732) 341-1880
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    Hours
    Monday:Closed
    Tuesday:10 a.m.–3 p.m.
    Wednesday:10 a.m.–4 p.m.
    Thursday:10 a.m.–4 p.m.
    Friday:10 a.m.–4 p.m.
    Saturday:Closed
    Sunday:Closed

Features

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair-accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair-accessible washroom: Has wheelchair-accessible washroom

Offerings

  • Gift shop: Has gift shop

Amenities

  • Gender-neutral washroom: Has gender-neutral washroom
  • Offers tours: Offers tours
  • Washroom: Has washroom
  • Wi-Fi: Has Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant: No restaurant

Crowd

  • Family-friendly: Family-friendly

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids

Parking

  • Free parking garage: Free parking garage
  • Free parking lot: Free parking lot
  • Free street parking: Free street parking
  • On-site parking: On-site parking

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