New Jersey Maritime Museum — Attraction in Beach Haven

So we stumbled upon this by accident and are glad we did. My nephew and his then fiance (who I might add was 9 months pregnant and due any day) were supposed to get married on the beach, but it was way too cold out so they asked if it was okay to do it here. Glad it worked out like that cause this place is amazing. So many local and non local artifacts and there is no way you see it all in one visit. Each time I promise you will find something you didn't see on the last visit. The time, dedication, knowledge, and passion of these people that give the tours are unbelievable. You can tell they do this for the love and the history of it, and to keep the stories and the past from not fading away is truly amazing. YOU NEED TO SEE THIS AND MAKE IT A STOP PROMISE YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. Sorry no other pictures of the museum only a video of the ceremony but do not want to post that. I'll try to...

Leave yourself plenty of time when visiting here. There is so much to see here. A wonderfully curated collection of New Jersey's maritime history. There are 3 floors of historical artifacts and items from over 100 years of events. I did not leave myself enough time to see everything here. While perusing everything, I could hear in another room someone speaking who sounded very knowledgeable about the museum and it's contents. I unfortunately didn't get a chance to talk with her. I definitely plan a return trip to spend more time examining all this place has to offer. Admission is free but I urge you to give a donation. I'm sure it would be very welcomed. The hours are: June, July, August open daily 10am to 4:00 pm. September through May Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10:00...

The museum is a wonderful experience and contains a treasure trove of written, hands on, and audio/video information about ships, shipwrecks, diving, the US Lifesaving Service, and the famous Morro Castle disaster in 1934, just to mention a few things. Deb Whitcraft's knowledge is superior and she is more than happy to share that knowledge with museum patrons.

Our family recently donated a scale model of the Malcolm Baxter, Jr., a four-masted schooner built by my grandfather, along with a lot of attendant ship's documentation and memorabilia, to the museum, and we are so happy we did. If you get an opportunity to visit, please do so. You will not be...