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Wildwood Historical Museum celebrates 60th anniversary
WILDWOOD - Many years ago, a Wildwood firefighter named George Boyer found a mysterious piece of twisted wood in a closet at Wildwood...
Jun 5, 20231 min read


Street Sign Auction 2023 is your last chance! No more auctions are planned in the future!
The Wildwood Historical Society is excited to allow YOU chances to win authentic street signs from the bayside of the City of Wildwood!...
Apr 6, 20234 min read


Four rooms at Wildwood Historical Society museum dedicated to former museum presidents
WILDWOOD -- Rooms at the city’s historical museum telling stories of the Wildwoods’ veterans, first responders, schools and athletes were...
Oct 17, 20223 min read


Open House and Celebration of Former Presidents SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2022 AT 2 PM
Former presidents Al Brannen, Larry Lillo, Bob Scully and Anne Vinci will be honored at a free fall open house at our museum Sunday,...
Sep 27, 20221 min read


Castle Dracula staff, fans reunite at museum to celebrate legendary ride
Hundreds of visitors, fans and former cast members passed through the Wildwood Historical Museum August 13 for a reunion and celebration...
Aug 14, 20222 min read


Street Sign Auction 2022! Pacific Ave Signs Available + More
UPDATE 6/12 There were some errors in our inventory and we only had 24 Pacific Ave signs to start with. Our list erroneously advertised...
May 17, 20228 min read


Museum Minutes: Looking Back and Forward
Taylor Henry, President The year 2021 was a strong comeback year for our museum. We saw a resurgence of summer visitors after the...
Jan 19, 20222 min read


Book Release Party, Motels of Wildwood: Postwar to Present by Jackson Betz April 30, 12-3 pm
Apr 30, 2022,12 - 3pm at our museum, 3907 Pacific Ave, Wildwood NJ Meet the author Jackson Betz and get your book autographed! If you...
Jan 11, 20221 min read


“Wildwood Days of Doo Wop” book signing at museum August 15, 2021 12-5 pm
Sunday, August 15 from 12-5 pm at 3907 Pacific Ave Journey back through American mid-century Doo Wop architecture at a special event...
Aug 11, 20211 min read


Announcing the 2021 Street Sign & More Auction To Benefit Wildwood Historical Museum
The Wildwood Historical Society is excited to offer more than 70 authentic signs: street signs from the City of Wildwood plus neon signs...
Jun 4, 20215 min read


Thank You To Our 2020 Donors!
This list is not exhaustive. There are dozens upon dozens of generous donors who renewed memberships, paid the research fees, or just...
Jan 22, 20212 min read


New holiday ornaments made in the USA from Wildwood Boardwalk wood added to online store
In honor of #cybermonday, we have added NEW holiday and Christmas ornaments to our online store! All handcrafted proudly right here in...
Nov 29, 20202 min read


Over $11k raised in Street Sign Auction 2020
To everyone who placed a bid or who helped spread the word about our 2020 Street Sign Auction, THANK YOU! This year and pandemic have...
Aug 31, 20203 min read


Museums permitted to reopen in NJ!
On July 2, the Wildwood Historical Society will be among the NJ museums, aquariums, arcades and bowling alleys permitted to reopen per...
Jul 1, 20201 min read


Announcing the 2020 Wildwood street sign auction!
The Wildwood Historical Society is excited to allow our supporters another chance to win authentic street signs from the City of...
Jun 21, 20204 min read


Museum gift shop reopens June 18, 2020!
Patrons are now welcome to visit the Wildwood Historical Society museum gift shop starting June 18, 2020, in compliance with Phase 2 of...
Jun 11, 20201 min read


Wildwood Historical Society Coronavirus Protocols May 2020
The Wildwood Historical Society and George Boyer Museum are dedicated to the safety of our staff, volunteers and patrons. Therefore, when...
May 19, 20202 min read


Museum interns wanted
The Wildwood Historical Society in Wildwood, Cape May County, NJ, annually seeks interns for college credit for the summer season,...
Aug 7, 20191 min read


Nostalgia, memories discovered at Wildwood museum
WILDWOOD — From Monday to Saturday, people are stopping by the Wildwood Historical Society to reminisce and learn about the Wildwoods'...
Jul 8, 20192 min read


Wildwood Historical Society to reopen after closing for winter
For Release Immediately Mar. 23, 2019 WILDWOOD— After six months of being closed for the winter off-season, the Wildwood Historical...
Mar 23, 20192 min read
SPRING/FALL HOURS
Easter Weekend or first week of April, whichever is later, to Memorial Day;
Labor Day to Columbus Day:
Thursdays-Saturdays 10am-3pm
SUMMER HOURS
Memorial Day to Labor Day
Mondays-Saturdays 10am-3pm
WHEN WE'RE CLOSED
We open seasonally. We close every year from Columbus Day to April.
We are also closed on Memorial Day and Labor Day.
ONLINE STORE
Open 24/7/365 for your shopping pleasure
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