Cute little day trip. We were the only ones there and the weather was misty. The employee in the gift 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 read more

Went here with my parents as part of our Long Beach Vacation on Sunday June 9th 2024. This is a museum 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! read more

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I am a little embarrassed to say I haven't been here sooner seeing as I live 12 minutes away but alas ~ NOW that I have gone I am telling ANYONE who has time, some coin , love for history OR a very serious urging for taking pics at a place that offers very CoOL , hiP social media worthy views ~ - ThIs is it My Fellow CoMmUnity YeLperz! There's all kinds of local history exhibits indoors and outdoors as well as lOtS of Fun AcTivities For The KiddIez!! THey Offer Tour groups as well as individual tours . All sorts of light shows and boat rides with a tour guide along ! They also have this cant not stop by it - delicious and the above average "Union Market" next door ( truly above average food ) . The lighthouse view is spectacular and again great for holiday pictures and videos - ( do your own and look how easy that would be !!!) ‍‍ This PlaCe gets an A++ For SUPERB CUSTOMER SERVICE which is HUGE for me and just in general " now a days " bevsuse it's SO rare to find it at all IMHO and WHEN YOU DO....? Well ... let's just say .. ima talk about it !!! Heck yeah I am !!!! I am sure anyone who goes here will want to come BaCk !! And also will be giving out referrals like I have just done !!! HaPpY HolIdayz!!! read more

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Such a great little tourist shore area! Historical fishing buildings,mini golf,sheep,goats,a great restaurant but skip the trail through the woods!Me being brought up around this area I knew not to go on this trail because a trail in the woods near the bay is never a good idea.My husband talking me into going through with him and let's just say he owes me a pair of sneakers and thank goodness we didn't bring any insects home with us. They have food truck events, something for the kids during Halloween and boat tours that are always a good time! read more

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First time to this historic seaport with its lovely museum and other outbuildings adorning Tuckerton Creek. This is a self - guided tour of the grounds. These outbuildings examine a blacksmith shop, clam and oyster house, and Carving Shops. The museum and the gift shop with knowledgeable volunteers are very informative. There's a lot of history here, check it out. Also they run a ferry from this creek to Beach Haven in LBI during the summer months. Captains Charlie and Keith and the crew were extremely knowledgeable. The ferry holds up to 24 passengers. read more

The main building has AC. Some of the site remains in its historical fashion... with no AC. There are some replicas of structures from the past. Many artifacts. There's an arts and craft section for kids in one of the sheds. There is a ferry ride on Sat, Sun and Mon. You will need to book on line. There is also a pontoon ride several times a day that introduces you to the bay. Wouldn't mind visiting again. read more

Tuckerton Seaport - Some historical timelines of events of the town. - Museums Near Me - Tuckerton, New Jersey

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Great place so friendly Took the ferry to lbi allot of fun Great local friendly people Great for family's read more

I came here last weekend for a coworkers wedding. Even though it was cloudy the rain stayed at bay and temperature remain nice. There's a lot more inside than what it looks like from the outside. There's an elevator inside that takes you up one level. If you want to go all the way up in the light house you have to walk the steps the rest of the way. If you're afraid of heights you might not want to go up, one of my coworkers got scared once we were outside. There's a lot of parking in the back. There's also a gift shop. I didn't get a chance to go in. read more

Tuckerton Seaport - Museums Near Me - Tuckerton, New Jersey

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Great museum - sort of mini Mystic Seaport. Would be great for kids. Worth a visit. Also worth visiting the Captain's House which houses Lady Magpie's Tea & Curiosities - with an advance reservation you can get a cream tea and finger sandwiches. We had a lovely pot of Earl Grey which was much needed. read more

Tuckerton Seaport - View from lighthouse - Museums Near Me - Tuckerton, New Jersey

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(This review is not indicative of everything that the Seaport has to offer as we only were there a short while for the NJ Lighthouse Challenge.) Out of all of the places that we visited for the Lighthouse Challenge this place wins the turd prize for being well....the biggest turd/waste of time. First off the parking lot of the Seaport was horribly jammed, not from people coming for the Lighthouse, because of some type of an event that was going on at the same time. Supposedly there is an admission charge for the lighthouse by thankfully at least when we were there no one was around to enforce it. The lighthouse here is obviously not original as the original was knocked into the Atlantic during a major storm in 1927 (www.njhm.com/tuckersfalling.htm) and along with that most of Tucker's Island. The current reproduction was built in 2000 and has a lovely view of Pohatcong Lake but that is not exactly anywhere near (more than six miles inland from the original) the ocean so you really have to use your imagination here big time. I mean I guess everything here would equal out to a nice place to visit for a day during an even of some type but my initial impression is that this place has no charm and is no more than a man made tourist trap along the lines of "Historic" Smithville. If you choose to come and climb this one it has 42 steps at a height of fifty feet. read more

Tuckerton Seaport - Museums Near Me - Tuckerton, New Jersey

Tuckerton Seaport is more of a walking/touring museum. It's mostly a recreated maritime village on boardwalk ramps over calm water. There is a $9 admission fee and it's free for kids under a certain age I believe. You get a map and you're able to visit various stations in the village. For adults, I'd say it's a pass unless there is an event going on. But for a parent with small kids, I'd say it's a cool place to visit for an hour or so if you're in the area, yet still have modest expectations. read more

What a waste of time. The buildings are ramshackle. Half of the "exhibits" were closed. The ones that were open were unmanned so there is no explanation of what's going on. The miniature golf course is a joke. There are no clubs or balls, the holes were about 10' long and run down. Admission is supposed to be $9, but the booth was closed. Even free this wasn't worth the time I spent. The only upside to this visit was that I got lunch at Kostas Greek Grill three blocks away (5 stars). read more

I have been to the seaport countless times. They have great events. Delicious food and entertainment. The volunteers are knowledgeable and friendly. I hope they come out with more activities like boat building and surfboard building for my kids. read more

The Seaport is such a gem! I have been to the lighthouse replica several times for the NJ Lighthouse Challenge - but have not had the time to see the rest of the grounds. Date of visit: 5/11/19. It was a beautiful day, not too hot and the sun was out. Enjoyed learning the history of the Bay and shore area. There were some visitors, but practically had the place to ourselves. I bought an item at the gift shop and got to meet the artist. Enjoyed seeing the turtles sunning themselves and there was a mama duck with her babies. Bought a bag of "Oats for Goats" (Cheerios) and fed the rooster, goat, and sheep. Went next door and ate at Stewart's for lunch overlooking the water. Great day! read more

As a previous reviewer stated there are parts of the Seaport which have not yet been repaired from Hurricane Sandy. I haven't explored the entire facility as I only had a short amount of time. It does seem like there are some pretty cool things to do. The main museum has a gift shop and a bunch to read about local maritime history. On the lower floor there are more interactive exhibits. When I was there they had a horse shoe crab that you could touch as well as baby horseshoe crabs in a tank. I have uploaded pictures. All the staff here were extremely helpful and willing to answer an questions I had. At some point I would like to go back and fully explore all the exhibits the Tuckerton Seaport has to offer. At that time I will update my review. read more

Tuckerton Seaport - Baby horseshoe crabs - Museums Near Me - Tuckerton, New Jersey

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Do you have nothing else to do? This might be a consideration for spending your time. I would advise, however, you confirm you have absolutely nothing else to do. I visited during the 2013 Lighthouse Challenge, and I was disappointed because the replica lighthouse paled in comparison to the others. In general, this site lacked authenticity and seemed expensive. read more

The Tuckerton Seaport is a nice option for a weekend stroll through downtown Tuckerton. The little shops are neat and they often have events on the weekend. The Bayman's Museum is a nice stop as well. Plenty of parking. read more

Pretty interesting place to visit if you are interested in local history, surfing, boats, the local oystering and clamming industry and how it works, folk art and crafts, or duck hunting and duck decoys.. general admission is $8 , good place to bring kids probably.. there are several historic buildings containing various museums or displays, including a couple actual bird decoy carving workshops and a building in which small wooden boats are made, sometimes you can watch people working.. there is also a short nature trail through the woods... there is a museum about surfing and surfing in NJ which i was eager to check out, but it was closed temporarily due to some construction going on.. much of this is outside, so better to visit on a day when weather is OK - as walking around the area is a major part of the appeal.. I enjoyed my visit, but I am kind of a history buff and found all the stuff here pretty interesting.. read more

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I volunteered here quite a bit and I know first hand that they have a lot to offer. The summer that I helped out I was stationed mostly in the surf museum. I haven't seen the brand new one they built yet but the original one was awesome, tons of vintage boards and lots of bright colors, appropriate music- I'll bet the new one is even better. In the summertime there is so much going on every weekend. You can go to a Red Wine and Blues festival one weekend and a Bluegrass and Oyster shindig the next. They have lots of vendors on festival days with a variety of amazing things to purchase, a lot hand made and beautiful. It's never expensive to get in and always a ton of fun. I attended quite a few events such as a silent auction which had so much cool stuff to buy. There is a lot of folk art going on there and the carvings are always amazing. You can even take classes there! I've seen movies on an inflatable outdoor projector screen there and I've seen the place completely transformed for absolutely beautiful weddings and even a really hip bar area. There's a stage where local musicians play and they are always awesome. You can bring your kids any day to see the turtles and horseshoe crabs and tour the "boardwalk" which has all different kinds of historical little stops along the way. New Jersey is rich with folk art and history so whether you're artsy or a beach bum you should DEFINITELY check it out. read more

Do not use your credit or debit card at the Tuckerton Seaport Beer and Food truck event today especially at the Velanzano Winery. Someone there skimmed my card and within an hour used my numbers to steal 350$ at MACEYs inEast Rurhersford New Jersey, so please beware there are thieves at that event read more

GEARED FOR KIDS. There are some adult things to do here but I would say it is really more for children. Do NOT go on an extremely warm day as many of the buildings to visit are not air conditioned. I could really see how school age children could really enjoy this place. I did enjoy it but the day was warm. Many small buildings to visit and a replica of the light house that was once on an island that no longer exists that was south of Long Beach Island. read more

Fun place to bring the kids, BBQ, bluegrass band out back, interesting history. Feels like you are in Another place and not NJ.

Never said on line you needed to register for the building of the Bee Hive. Receptionist in the museum was unfriendly and the whole experience was boring. Why to expensive. Someone needs to bring this place alive read more

I've been meaning to come here for years so stopped by on our way back home last Sunday. If you're interested in historical information about life at the Barnegat Bay and Jersey shore, this is a worthwhile stop. Maybe because it was off-season, entrance was only $5. That's regular rate for children 5-12, while it's only slightly more for those over 12. Before paying, we checked out the Visitor Center, which by itself had plenty of interesting things that both adults and children might find interesting. It was enough to pique our curiosity and pay to enter the seaport. Don't expect to see the ocean as it's about a mile upstream from the shore. You'll be provided with a map for a self-guided walking tour of the seaport. My wife, who rarely finds much of interest in museums, actually spent time reading and viewing material. As it was off-season, not all of the buildings were open and none that we entered were staffed. Regardless, it was enjoyable. I suspect in summer there is more activity in the buildings. The buildings are re-creations and include a hunting cabin, a decoy creation building, an oyster house, a surf museum, seafood, the lighthouse, etc. All have memorabilia, pictures, materials, etc. We spent about two hours there and finished with half mile walk through a wooded area that ended up back in the parking lot. Afterwards we went a mile down Route 9 to the Grapevine restaurant for a nice meal. It made for a very pleasant afternoon. read more

To the previous reviewer, honestly you probably saw most of it. The entire place did not take long to see. There is still things closed from hurricane sandy, but even had they been open it wouldn't have added much more. If you walk slowly and read everything you might be able to stretch the visit out to an hour and a half or so. Also one of the other viewers assuming that attendance would pick up in the summer months was incorrect. This was a beautiful Saturday in August and there were only a few other people walking around. The visitor center has an upstairs and a down. Upstairs there is a small exhibit that is meant for kids (I'd say 10 tops). It is a very small room and there isn't a whole lot to look at, mostly a few things to read and a 3 minute estuary video. This will probably occupy a kid for 15 minutes...maybe. Down stairs has a small tank where they had 2 baby turtles when you first enter. On the other side of the room there was a large tank with 1 full size horseshoe crab that you could touch if a staff member is present, there wasn't so we didn't. It didn't move so I can only assume it was alive in the tank. Next to the full size horseshoe crab tank was a very small tank with a couple baby horseshoe crabs. To the right of the two tanks were some (maybe a dozen) stuffed animals (fox, raccoon, etc) This was the entire down stairs, again maybe 10 minutes depending how long you watch the baby turtles swim around. I guess if someone was there and could let you interact with the full grown horseshoe crab it could take another 10. When you leave this building there is a "decoy museum". Maybe you will find an entire room filled with wooden ducks of interest, I didn't. Further down there is a woodworking shop. There were a couple of partially finished boats to look at and a few things to read and while there was someone at this building he was having a (not exhibit related) conversation and paid no attention to us. The sawmill next to this building was closed to to sandy. There is a half mile "wilderness trail" next to the saw mill. It is simply just a un kept path that leads back to the start of the seaport. When you exit the trail there is an old homestead taht would have been cool to look around in, but it was closed to the public. Open only certain times apparently, and the sea captains house built late 1700's, which was also not open. You can then walk around the boardwalk, where most of the buildings are closed, though as mentioned above, there still isn't a whole lot on the boardwalk. If you have some young kids (again i'd say under 10) there are some playground stuff and a very very small mini golf section. Maybe 5 or 6 holes and each hole is maybe 10 feet in length, would really only keep small kids entertained. But I didn't see anywhere to get a ball and clubs and the entire boardwalk section looks disused and in disrepair so I am not sure you are even able to use the mini golf section anyway. The maze on the map was maybe a 15 foot by 15 foot square, with sections of plastic netting I guess creating a very small maze. Again probably fun enough if your 6 but any older and won't be interested. Honestly if the kids section of the boardwalk isn't closed (nothing saying it was) then it should be. If you are there the boardwalk is still worth walking through as there are some stuff to look at, but there isn't anything to stop at. There was one carving room that was open, but no on was there to give any info or anything. There were areas of the boardwalk where it appears no one (even the staff) has bothered to go, as there were cobwebs in places. There is a lighthouse museum once finished with the boardwalk. Two floors again. Museum had exhibits about the lighthouse itself and some exhibits about the railroad. You can go to the top of this building into the lighthouse. This building had the most to look at and read, but as with everything else the upkeep left something to be desired. There were cobwebs, with bugs caught in the cobwebs.On the seaport map it says there are goats and chickens. This is essentially true. there are 2 chickens in a very small pen, and 2 goats. You can feed the goats a handful of what looked to be very old cheerios for a quarter. That's that animal section. The map says boat rides but we saw no boats on the dock or anyone to speak to regarding rides.The hotel DeCrab was closed, didn't notice it say due to sandy, it was just closed. That was my visit as of Aug 2015. If you are in the area and get a good discount (we paid $8 for two ppl on Groupon) then it might be worth a walk through if you have an hour or so to kill. But as a previous reviewer said, if you have any thing else to do, do that, if not give this a shot, but make sure you have nothing else to do. We actually drove an hour (40 miles) to visit the seaport, which was unfortunate. Also the onsite restaurant is essentially a diner, so don't expect to much. read more

Attended "Haunted Seaport" in 2013 and it was a blast! Great place for kids, but had a geat time as adults. The event was well-organized, save for some obviously-unavoidable waiting in lines. What a great place! read more