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Atlantic City Museums
(Atlantic City, New Jersey - NJ, USA)



The Atlantic City area contains an interesting spread of museums that range from the Historical Museum of Atlantic City - that tells the story of the burgeoning tourist resort, to the historical museums of nearby Cape May. Atlantic City's brilliant Marine Mammal Stranding Center and Museum helps hundreds of marine animals each year, who are rescued and rehabilitated every year by the center.

A Ripley's Believe it or Not museum is also present in Atlantic City, with all its peculiarities and squeamish oddities. Here are Atlantic City's main museums.




Atlantic City Museums: Ripley's Believe It Or Not - 1441 Boardwalk, at New York Avenue, Atlantic City, New Jersey (NJ), USA
Tel: +1 609 347 2001
Atlantic City's Ripley's Believe it or Not museum continues with the theme of other museums in this collection around the world. Inside the curious, dilapidated-looking building are hundreds of oddities and things to scream and be disgusted by.
Atlantic City museum open: Memorial Day to Labor Day, daily - 10:00 to 22:00, Labor Day to Memorial Day, Monday to Friday - 11:00 to 17:00, Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to 20:00
Atlantic City museum admission: charge, discounts available

Atlantic City Museums: Atlantic City Historical Museum - South New Jersey Avenue, Atlantic City, New Jersey (NJ), USA
Tel: +1 609 347 5839
The Atlantic City Historical Museum showcases the history of 'America's Favorite Playground' through photographs and collectibles. The highlight is the 'Boardwalk Ballyhoo: The Magic of Atlantic City' video, which shows the city's transformation from beach resort to casino haven in all its glory. The museum is located along the Atlantic City Boardwalk on the Garden Pier.
Atlantic City museum open: daily - 10:00 to 16:00
Atlantic City museum admission: free

Atlantic City Museums: Cape May County's Historical Museum and Genealogical Society - 504 Route 9N, Cape May Court House, New Jersey (NJ), USA
Tel: +1 609 465 3535
Cape May is just a short drive or bus ride south of Atlantic City and the Historical Museum dates back to the middle of the 18th century. Highlights at the museum include period furnishings, textiles and tools, among other historical knick-knacks from that time. Also of importance are the old Cape May family bibles.
Atlantic City museum open: April to October, Tuesday to Saturday - 09:00 to 15:00, November to March, Saturday - 09:00 to 15:00
Atlantic City museum admission: charge

Atlantic City Museums: Historic Cold Spring Village - 720 US 9, Cape May, New Jersey (NJ), USA
Tel: +1 609 898 2300
Also located near Cape May, Historic Cold Spring Village is a living history site with 20-odd buildings, some of which date back more than 300 years. The village represents a farming community in these early days with craftsmen and women dressed-up in traditional garb demonstrating their mock livelihoods.
Atlantic City museum open: June to September, Tuesday to Sunday - 10:00 to 16:30
Atlantic City museum admission: charge

Atlantic City Museums: Marine Mammal Stranding Center and Museum - 3625 Atlantic-Brigantine Boulevard, Atlantic City, New Jersey (NJ), USA
Tel: +1 609 266 0538
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center is accessible via the Brigantine Bridge to Atlantic-Brigantine Boulevard from Atlantic City and acts as a safety net for stranded marine life that may run aground on New Jersey's beaches or wander into New York Harbor. Animals that have been rescued include whales, dolphins, seals and sea turtles and they are brought here for rehabilitation before being let back into their natural environment. The museum has several interesting exhibits on marine life and photos from rescue operations.
Atlantic City museum open: Memorial Day to Labor Day, daily - 11:00 to 17:00, rest of the year, weekends - 12:00 to 16:00
Atlantic City museum admission: free, donations suggested

 
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