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Celebrating 50 Years!
Welcome to the Long Beach Island Historical Museum
Not All Treasures are Buried!
Celebrating 50 Years
of Preserving LBI History!
1975 - 2025
This summer is the 50th Anniversary of the Long Beach Island Historical Association, marking five decades of dedicated volunteer service in preserving and sharing the rich history of Long Beach Island.
In May 1975, 11 community leaders from towns on the island towns incorporated a non-profit organization with the goal to preserve the history of the Island and open a museum.
We recognize and thank the visionary men and women who chartered the historical association dedicated to preserving our rich local history. Thanks to their efforts, and those of so many who followed, we are proud to stand today as a thriving cultural institution.
Preserving History
Our goal at the Long Beach Island Historical Association is to be a place where visitors can learn about and celebrate the rich and diverse history of Long Beach Island. We aim to provide an inviting and educational experience that explores the unique cultures that have contributed to the heritage of our community.
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2025 Events & Programs
From lectures and workshops to special events and celebrations, Long Beach Island Historical Museum offers a variety of programs throughout the year. Learn more about our upcoming events and programs.
Check out our Exciting 2025 Season Events!
We will be in the NJ Archival Film Festival!
We’re proud to share that the New Jersey State Academic Alliance (NJSAA), in partnership with the Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference (MARAC), has selected our Island Voices video, Jeanette Lloyd and Martha Kremer: An LBI Childhood and Friendship from the 40s to the 70s, for inclusion in the first-ever New Jersey Archival Film Festival.
The film will be screened on Friday, November 1, at Monmouth University in the historic Great Hall—a magnificent early-1900s building celebrated for its Beaux Arts, French Chateau, and Italian Renaissance architecture.
The Festival is from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM and is open to the public.
About Our Museum
Long Beach Island Historical Museum is a historical museum that tells the story of Long Beach Island, located Beach Haven NJ. Our collection of archival material and displays bring the past into the present. We are an inviting, informative, and educational resource, the place for exploring and celebrating Long Beach Island's rich cultural heritage.
Visit our Gift Shop in the Museum...
Sign of the Whale!
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Books From Local Authors
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Greeting Cards and Note Cards
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Jewelry
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Children’s Books and Toys
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Home Decor
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Artwork
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Bath and Spa
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