Lakehurst Historical Museum

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300 Center St
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
+1 (732) 657-8864
https://www.lakehurst-nj.gov

The Lakehurst Historical Museum, managed by all volunteer workers, is a captivating destination that showcases a collection of historical artifacts, books, pictures, and documents. Visitors can explore the rich history of Lakehurst, New Jersey, including the famous crash site of the dirigible Hindenburg in 1937 and items from the Navy's rigid airship program.

Located in the oldest Roman Catholic Church in Ocean County, Old St. John's Church, the museum also features an array of fascinating exhibits, such as an old jail cell, fire department memorabilia, and furnishings from the Pine Tree Inn. With a small research area and library available, as well as seasonal displays and a beautiful Christmas exhibit of old toys, the Lakehurst Historical Museum offers a unique and educational experience for all history enthusiasts.

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4.53 reviews
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Ricky B.
2/9/2019

Went to see the site of the 1937 airship Hindeburg with hopes of seeing the home of the airships USS Macon and USS Akron. Ended up finding a jewel in the Lakehurst Historical Society Museum and...

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Eloy Y.
11/15/2021

Doing a random search online yesterday, an article about the Hindenburg's history caught my attention. The Lakehurst Historical Society is operated out at an old converted church built by Irish...

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Andrew N.
7/2/2023

Popped in to learn something about the Hindenburg disaster and happened across an entertaining and informative lecture presented by Bill.

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