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Long Beach Island Historical Museum

Explore the history of the Jersey Shore, with a focus on LBI. The museum has an extensive postcard collection to look at and many artifacts. Most notable is the exhibit featuring the SS Morro Castle disaster. You can also try out a real ship engine telegraph!

Address: 129 Engleside Ave, Beach Haven
Hours: Jul Aug 10AM-4PM daily; Jun Sep Sat-Sun; appt for 4 or more only off-season
Price: $3 donation
Website: lbihistoricalmuseum.org (opens in a new tab)

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