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Libraries & Research Centers

• Ocean County Library
  101 Washington Street • Toms River, NJ 08753
  732-349-6200
  An extensive and varied collection of books, periodicals, reference materials, research materials, and a host of other services and materials is featured at this public library.  more...  map

Museums & Galleries

• Colonel Charles Waterhouse Historical Museum
  17 Washington Street • Toms River, NJ 08753
  732-818-9040
  This spacious three thousand square foot museum depicts the nation’s past through paintings, illustrations, and sculptures, and features scores of vivid and dramatic paintings by the first and only artist awarded the coveted title, artist- in-residence, U.S. Marine Corps, Charles Waterhouse. more...  map

• H. Hargrove Signature Gallery & Studio
  43 Main Street • Toms River, NJ 08753
  732-736-1800
  Come to the beautiful H. Hargrove Signature Gallery and meet one of America’s most collected living artists, H. Hargrove. Enjoy looking at the many wonderful oil paintings and gifts and see the latest paintings in progress. more...  map

• Ocean County Historical Society Museum
  26 Hadley Avenue • Toms River, NJ 08753
  732-341-1880
  Housed in an historic Victorian period house, this museum contains permanent collections which depict the lifestyles and occupations of early Ocean County families; the museum also features changing exhibits, a library and research center, and magnificent gardens, and regularly scheduled guided tours of the museum are offered. more...  map

• SoHo Toms River Art Gallery
  1130 Hooper Avenue • Toms River, NJ 08753
  732-505-4600
  This art gallery offers the finest in contemporary art in a variety of styles and media.   map

• Toms River Maritime Museum
  Located at Water Street and Hooper Avenue
  732-349-9209
  The maritime memorabilia of Ocean County is displayed at this museum which occupies an 1868 carriage house and depicts the unique history of bygone days when schooners, catboats, and special purpose small craft sailed New Jersey's coastal waters; the museum holds a collection of some twenty six small craft, and boat restoration workshops and other maritime classes are available. more...

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

• Cattus Island County Park
  1170 Cattus Island Boulevard • Toms River, NJ 08753
  732-270-6960
  Spanning almost five hundred acres, this environmentally sensitive park is home to the Cooper Environmental Center where visitors of all ages may enjoy many displays and collections of snakes and reptiles, as well as numerous programs and presentations; the park also offers boardwalks, cross country skiing, fishing, nature trails, scenic overlooks, a children's playground, and a picnic area. more...  map

• Riverwood Park
  Located on Riverwood Drive
  732-341-1000
  This family oriented park contains a playground for children with disabilities, three picnic areas, soccer fields, and a recreation center.  map

• Winding River Park
  Located on Route 37 West
  732-341-1000
  There are two picnic areas, baseball fields, a children's playground, and a skating center on site at this lovely family park that offers a wide array of activities.  map

Science & Technology

• Robert J. Novins Planetarium
  Located on the Ocean County College Campus
  732-255-0342
  The only public planetarium in the area, and one of the largest and most active planetariums in New Jersey, this planetarium offers shows and programs for all ages, such as public sky shows and observing sessions; school programs and classes for both adults and children are also available. more...  map

Tours & Cruises

• River Lady
  One Robbins Parkway • Toms River, NJ 08753
  732-349-8664
  A reproduction of a paddlewheel riverboat, this eighty five foot boat sails in the calm waters of Barnegat Bay and Toms River with a regular cruise schedule that includes lunch, extended lunch, historical sightseeing, dinner and dancing, and early bird dinner cruises. more...  map