The Medford Arts Center was a very nice discovery! I attended a function there this week and was…read moresurprised to find a nice array of art work for sale at moderate prices. The walls displayed a nice variety of art pieces, for example, paintings, photos and artistic collages. I attended a "men's Christmas gift" event, complete with a "pop-up bar" for tasting fine bourbons and beer - super fun. There were at least 5 handmade jewelry artists displaying and discussing their work. I was pleasantly surprised to find several pieces that will make fine gifts! Stopped back with my wife last night and found the staff were preparing for another event "art walk" which included wine tasting and cheese plate. The jewelry was displayed in glass cases and an awesome array of wall art, really world-class. The local artists can be contacted to see additional work if you like their style. So nice to know this is right in downtown Medford!

A lot of fun! Awesome art work, friendly people, and THIRD THURSDAYS are a lot of fun! Also they…read morehave lots of festivals and events, I've gotten my art framed here and they are so nice and helpful and professional

Our family has been visiting Wheaton Arts for many years! It's our favorite go to place in the…read moreFall! We have many glass pumpkins made there. Anytime we have out of town relatives visit, we take them there. It's so peaceful and also educational. Winter of 2026 was very bad this year and we noticed it has also taken a toll on their landscaping. With time, I'm sure it will be repaired. This place is worth an afternoon visit! Be sure to check their calendar for special events.

Glass, yo, it's from Joy-zee!…read more This is a weird but cool arts campus in Millville, mainly about glass, but also housing a decent-size pottery guild, and a small building of textile/tribal arts. In addition to live glass blowing demonstrations, and special classes or make-and-take events for glass/pottery pieces, they have a glass museum with tons of history on glass in the USA. NJ had all the right conditions and materials (wood, sand, soda ash, and silica) for glass so it was the nation's main source of glass for a long period in US history. They make pottery and glass items on site that are sold in the store, and visitors can observe all of this being made. There is a long nature trail, a lake, historic schoolhouse, and various other interesting buildings on the campus. There are at least two stores, both with tons of glass and pottery/ceramic gift options, among other artistic mediums. There is finer art glass sculpture available too, in the gallery store. Wheaton offers a handful of free admission days every year (mostly in summer), including the Fire Muster, with a bunch of fire engines and firemen! They also host craft shows, holiday themed weekends, and other festival events. Live music and food trucks are normally part of any event day. It's a very fun place, and easily can take 2 hours to explore everything. My last visit I was there 3 hours and still didn't get to the nature trail. Nearby Vineland has many great food options, especially Puerto Rican.

These days it can be rare to find staff that are truly engaged and/or happy to serve others,…read moreregardless of where you choose to spend your money and time (restaurant, museum, etc.). This place was an exception. Every staff member we encountered, from the ticketing/check-in clerks, to the dig site guides, to those positioned throughout the exhibits, were genuinely friendly and proactive in engaging us. Our group consisted of two moms and two kids under 7, and we spent time at the dig site (on a particularly hot day) along with the museum. At the dig site several guides came up to us and offered personal insight and aid, checking to see if we had any questions and taking care to ensure we each found something interesting. One of the guides, Jeff, took time to passionately inform us about the details of different specimens, encouraged us in our digging, and helped us find a beautiful shark tooth. Another, Chris, kindly redirected us to another good spot to dig, then stuck around and produced several cool finds which he gave us to take home. Every interaction felt like it was an overflow of genuine excitement from the staff; it's clear they enjoy what they do, know their subject matter, and are eager to share with others in the spirit of learning. They also were patient and friendly enough to engage the kids. The grounds themselves were also beautifully curated; a thoughtful integration of natural landscape and native plant installations (like blueberry bushes) that felt tasteful and balanced. We loved the rustic material choices of the museum's facade, and the playground was the coolest design we'd ever seen. Inside, the lobby was bright, cheerful, clean, and full of yet more friendly staff that were eager to greet and guide us to next steps. The exhibits were engaging, with different interactive elements for kids, and a game they could play to rack up points as they visited various stations. The info plaques felt just right, not overwhelming. Downstairs you could peer into a real, active lab with ongoing restorations going on, and enjoy many kid friendly exhibits like a room full of interesting critters complete with a touch tank. The layout flowed well and felt like just the right size for a fun wander after an hour roasting in the sun without leaving you with the info fatigue that's so common in bigger museums like The Met or Museum of Natural History. The cafe had a nice selection of drinks and gluten free snacks which was appreciated. We didn't end up eating or visiting the gift shop based on where the kids were at by the end of the trip, but they both looked enticing. All in all, we can't wait to come back with more family. It was really a joy to explore every aspect of this place, and totally worth the 1.5+ hour drive.

Went here for the first time today and had a pretty good time. They take a different approach to a…read moremuseum as far as having a tracking card for you to view content as you walk through the museum. The grounds are interesting (you're able to dig for fossils, which we didn't do, and their playground had a neat play structure). The only two things I wished they did was having a couple shaded areas, like in the playground or on the walkways, and I wish they had a card recycle option for when your visit was over. Would recommend people to come and check it out if you haven't been.

Cute little day trip. We were the only ones there and the weather was misty. The employee in the…read moregift shop was very friendly and knowledgeable. A lot of the places were closed. But it was a nice walk around the creek. I would go back for the boat ride. They offer a free membership for military members and one other adult and children under 18

Went here with my parents as part of our Long Beach Vacation on Sunday June 9th 2024. This is a…read moremuseum that has lots of history and lots to do. I would start inside the main building, where there is exhibitions on the railroad of tuckerton and long beach, on the lighthouse, and on coast guards. very informative and interesting. Side note: the museum entrance is a bit confusing, as we almost drived into the musuem, first one has to park in a parking lot which is straight, and one passes the entrance. We also entered the building and the front desk person was very friendly and showed us the attraction and handed us a map. So anyways, we entered the main building first. The main building also has the lighthouse, which cost $5.00 per person to climb. My dad did it, and the view is of the small lake. The other buildings are outside,walkable and are a copy of old times. There is a boathouse, surf shop, clam and oyster shop, and various other buildings. There is also activities in some of the buildings where one can experiment for themselves on how it is like to fish for clams for instance. Overall had a great time here. Highly recommend to check it out!

Loved it here! The winery was really amazing on hosting our small group. They had a wide selection…read moreof flatbreads, appetizers and specials. Everyone really loved the food. I bought a bottle ($15) of semi-sweet peach---very good with my pretzel. Service was really on top of it and super friendly.

Was in the area looking for more to do and found Summit City. This winery has its own parking lot…read moreand is located in a neighborhood. It feels very quaint, the decor is all wood and there's plenty of seating inside. The service was very friendly and they had free popcorn as well as a pizza oven if you wanted food. We got a wine flight and the price was fantastic compared to some of the other wineries. The only reason i didn't give five stars is because all the seating is high tops. Cute place, great value.

Sandy Smith runs a wonderful operation! Our children have attended summer workshops here for…read moreseveral years. Typically, each week is a different theme. At the end of the week, there is a performance where the children demonstrate their learning. It has always included an artist picture walk that tied into the theme. We are so impressed with the learning that occurs here. The staff is always energetic and friendly. There are programs during the school year and the facility is available to rent for parties. This is a wonderful place for students to learn.

I went for the first time with my daughter to try wheel throwing. Rebecca was our instructor and…read moreshe was very patient with our group and so informative. My daughter and I loved it so much we will be going back for the six week class. We were thrilled with how much enjoyment we got out of the class and being able to create beautiful bowls with our own hands. Very rewarding and enjoyable!!!! Thank you Rebecca for an amazing experience!!! See you soon!!! Laura Pagan, Sewell