The Museum of Cape May County Guided Tour

This guided tour takes you through the Cresse-Holmes House, the Smith Barn, and the Townsend Carriage Shed.

Duration
1.5 - 2 Hours

About
The Cresse-Holmes House treats you to a glimpse of life as it was in Cape May County from colonial to modern times. Some featured exhibits include a 1704 colonial kitchen and loft bedroom, a children’s playroom teeming with toys, a doctor’s room with instruments, glassware and vials filled with a colorful array of pharmaceuticals, and a Victorian music room with fascinating players and instruments.

Our Smith Barn is home to a maritime exhibit including Cape May County’s crown jewel, the original first-order Fresnel lens from Cape May Light House. The Smith Barn also houses a collection of early farming implements, a Native-American exhibit, and a military room with pieces dating back to the Revolutionary War.

The Townsend Carriage Shed houses items related to transportation such as a vintage horse-drawn market wagon, a doctor’s sulky, and an early stagecoach that ran between Bridgeton and Pennsville.

More info
These are just a few examples of the adventure that awaits you. With thousands of acquisitions on display, no matter what your interest, the Museum of Cape May County is sure to satiate your curiosity and inspire you!

Tours are available on Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:00am and 12:00pm.