Cape May, United States

Museums in Cape May

6 places, ranked by traveler reviews. The museums in Cape May travelers actually rate, art, history and everything odd in between.

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Cape May Fire Department Museum

73 reviews

A small museum in a historic firehouse showcasing Cape May's firefighting history with antique apparatus and memorabilia.

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Harriet Tubman Museum

35 reviews

Discover the history of abolitionist Harriet Tubman at this Cape May museum, featuring exhibits on her life and the Underground Railroad.

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Emlen Physick Estate

Explore a restored 1879 Victorian mansion with original furnishings and a striking stick-style architecture, offering a glimpse into Cape May's Gilded Age.

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Fire Control Tower No. 23

A restored World War II observation tower offering panoramic views of Cape May and the Delaware Bay, now open as a museum.

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Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum

A museum housed in a historic WWII hangar, featuring vintage aircraft and exhibits on naval aviation history.

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Cape May Bird Observatory

A premier birding destination with expert-led walks, educational programs, and a nature store, set in prime migratory habitat.

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