We have been members of the museum for several years. Our three grandsons there to enjoy the wide…read morevariety of exhibits . This is one of the best interactive museums for children. As adults, we have gone to the gallery many times in the past to enjoy the artworks and special events. We enjoyed watching the cartooning workshop by Zach, who was a real hit with my grandsons ages 10 and 8. You can always depend on kids liking this place and away from screens and see the real environment around them as a fun place to explore. (August 2026)

Cute little museum for kids! My daughter (15 months) really enjoyed interacting with the various…read moreexhibits. For $15 I think it is an affordable excursion, there are a few rooms to do crafts/color and four open exhibits to play and learn in. The staff was kind and the museum was relatively clean for what it's worth. The one thing that really rubbed me the wrong way was the "nursing room" aka the bathroom. There is a pink plastic dirty chair in the corner of the bathroom and they call that a "nursing room". For a place geared towards children this is disheartening to see. They should either have an actual room, separate from the bathroom, or no dedicated space at all.

A nice museum in the heart of the Township. For those who are unaware, Ocean Twp used to encompass…read moreall those sq miles from Sandy Hook South to Avon. As a matter of fact: Long Branch City Hall today used to be Ocean Twp City Hall of yore. I got a Royal Tour of the whole museum by a very sweet lady volunteer. She was very knowledgeable and took me through the last two centuries in about a half hour. The museum is open on a limited basis throughout the week.

Love visiting Rutgers Gardens through the seasons! If you come in fall, don't expect much in bloom,…read morebut this place is wonderful to hike and stroll through with its various paths. If you visit in spring or summer, get ready for stunning flora and fauna that is cared for by Rutgers staff and students. I adore the lilacs that's smell delicious and envelope a walkway like a natural ceiling. So amazing! Also, I adore the wide open fields and spaces that lend themselves perfectly for a picnic or spot to lay down a blanket and enjoy a nap out in the open. PS. Very romantic spot- if you're coming here for a date, you will not be disappointed!

Really this should be a 4.5 but I rounded up to five to encourage people to come. Really worth it!…read more So let me tell you the negatives first, some of which were covered by some other reviewers. First, there are ticks and you should spray before you start. Second, the directions to get off Route 1 to the gardens is confusing, even for someone from New Jersey who is used to jug handles, but you'll get there eventually. Third, you can hear the traffic from route 1 as you walk through various parts of the gardens and the adjacent woods. And fourth, some toilets are in sad shape. To me, no showstoppers but more you should be aware. Best thing is to print out a map of Rutgers Gardens and Helyar Woods first. It's good to have with you as you walk about although signs are about. This is a really a beautiful garden set out in a very approachable way. Well documented and you can use those maps so you can find and explore the Asian Hill garden, Holly Collection, the Succulent Gardens and, my favorite, the Bamboo Grove. All in all there are 23 gardens and 8 structures, most of which are research sites. The gardens are adjacent to the Helyar Woods. The woods has 7 viewpoint spots and 5 marked trails ranging in length from 0.4 MI to 1.6 MI. Within the forest is a forested wetland, a meadows, a pine grove and just plain old Forest. Most of the trees are old-growth beech, birch, maple and oak trees. It's really wonderful. Note the gardens are closed on Mondays.

InfoAge is an interesting museum covering multiple aspects of technology with an intersection of…read moremilitary and railroad history. It's a unique place. VCF East is held at the museum annually, which was the reason for my visit.

Awesome museum. A must see if you visit the area and like…read morescience-radio- astronomy-local history. Very dedicated volunteers. A

Olde Freehold Day is an annual event that is located on the grounds surrounding Lake Topanemus in…read moreFreehold Twp. This annual fair is for the whole family, yet it must grow and get larger to become better. The entertainment and the food vendors were very good but the other non-food displays were lackluster. The were a few children's workshops and play areas and one could use a paddle boat to navigate the lake under adult supervision. Parking is a problem, but shuttles tried to mitigate it. The area is very pretty in scenic Freehold.

This New Jersey Historic Site sits amid a very residential area. It's scenic and dare I say,…read moreromantic. The views of the water and Manhattan in the distance, it's a great place to sit on a nice day. The grounds and buildings are beautifully kept. Not run down at all. The information placards, however, are weathered and some are hard to read.

Beautiful place to visit. Took me about 2 hrs each way. It was a beautiful day to climb the towers…read moreand look at the beautiful views. The museum was small but cute. Grounds were nice as well. They have a cute little store to visit and purchase some souvenirs. Cost $5 to climb the towers. If you're in the area and looking for something to do, this is definitely a place to check out.

Found this site from a local walking trail along the D&R Canal. There's also a restored house…read moreturned museum that was once owned by a judge and it housed George and Martha Washington.

We were fortunate enough to stumble across this event held at the Rockingham Historic Site. This…read moresite on this day was run mostly by the Montgomery High School historic Club. This function was so well run and organized. My children were amazed on what they learned and had so much fun playing with the toys from that era. I can't say enough about the students of volunteered their time. We were so lucky to have come across this event. There is a small Museum Store located on everybody there is helpful and friendly and very enthusiastic for the cause. Being a huge supporter of foundations much like this one I would suggest anybody looking to donate to a foundation to support the Rockingham Historic Site for George Washington's home in Franklin. Go online and set yourself up for a tour of the home and other fun events which are usually held in the barn.

This is a great hidden gem in downtown Freehold…read more Professional plays and other events. They even have a monthly comedy show. Plus there's free coffee and cake!