Events
Events at the Ocean City Historical Museum
Explore a variety of events that bring Ocean City’s rich history to life! From engaging lectures and film galas to youth programs and group tours, there’s something for everyone.
We will be at the Spring and Fall block parties in Ocean City, NJ.
Stay tuned for dates on these upcoming events:
Summer Lecture Series
📅 10 Weeks of Engaging Talks
Each summer, we host a 10-week lecture series featuring experts discussing fascinating historical topics. If you miss a session, don’t worry—you can catch the recaps on our YouTube channel!
July 9th – September 10th
Youth Program: Mysteries of History
History comes to life for kids in this engaging, hands-on program held over 2 weeks! Young historians will explore the fascinating history and mysteries of Ocean City through interactive storytelling, fun activities, and local discoveries—all designed to spark curiosity and a love of the past.
2 week program – 2nd week of July and 3rd week in August
📌 Upcoming Sessions:
- Solving Ocean City’s Historic Mysteries
- Artifacts & Their Stories
- How the Boardwalk Was Built
6th Annual Grace Kelly Film Gala
Upcoming Event: Friday, October 2, 2026
Customized Group Tours
Step Back in Time – Your Way!
We offer customizable group tours for schools, organizations, and private groups. Whether you’re interested in shipwrecks, historic landmarks, or local legends, we’ll tailor the experience to you.
📞 Contact us to plan your group tour!
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History Camp – Session One
About The Event
To register or foh1r more information:
Call or email the museum at 609-399-1801 or info@ocnjmuseum.org
What is History Camp ?
During the week long camp attendees will learn a bit of Ocean City’s history, enjoy scavenger hunts and have fun. Campers should be between 8 and 14 years. every effort will be made to group the campers by age, with older campers being given more complex challenges during the week. Younger kids will learn to be tour guides and older kids will do a small research project. On the last day of camp campers will show their families what they have learned followed by a pizza party.
What does it cost?
$50 / Camper
To register or for more information:
Call or email the museum at 609-399-1801 or info@ocnjmuseum.org
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