Avalon History Center

Avalon History Center The Avalon History Center, part of the Avalon Free Public Library, provides exhibitions and programs

This is just one of the many commemorative mugs in our collection... Cheers
06/02/2026

This is just one of the many commemorative mugs in our collection... Cheers


Who feels lucky? Here is the Avalon Casino on the boardwalk at 17th Street circa 1918! 🎲🎲It was torn down in 1928 after ...
05/31/2026

Who feels lucky? Here is the Avalon Casino on the boardwalk at 17th Street circa 1918! 🎲🎲It was torn down in 1928 after damage from storms and vandalization.

Let's get in the wayback machine and take a look down 8th Street toward the ocean
05/29/2026

Let's get in the wayback machine and take a look down 8th Street toward the ocean

Whether it's 1889 or 2026, nothing beats a day on the water! This would have been a very formal back bay sail in Avalon:...
05/27/2026

Whether it's 1889 or 2026, nothing beats a day on the water! This would have been a very formal back bay sail in Avalon: note the fully decked out gentlemen on board⛵️🎩🚣‍♀

And just like that it's Memorial Day! Is warm enough to swim yet? 🌊
05/25/2026

And just like that it's Memorial Day! Is warm enough to swim yet? 🌊

This 21st St. beauty from 1904 was once a girls' summer camp, Camp Sea Crest in the early 20th century.
05/24/2026

This 21st St. beauty from 1904 was once a girls' summer camp, Camp Sea Crest in the early 20th century.

05/22/2026

Earl is very excited about the tote giveaway 🦖 The first 100 households through the door this weekend, starting Saturday at 9:30am, can snag one! Learn about the summer reading program while you're here and sign up online! https://avalonfreelibrary.readsquared.com/

On a rainy Memorial Day weekend Saturday what do you do with the kids? For one, bring them to the Avalon History Center ...
05/22/2026

On a rainy Memorial Day weekend Saturday what do you do with the kids? For one, bring them to the Avalon History Center to check out our cool exhibits and to learn and play in our new Explorers' Corner full of fun activities! We are open on Saturday from 10-3!😎🌧🐬

Have you bought your 2026 seasonal tags yet? Memorial Day is upon us! Here's the first Avalon seasonal beach tag from 19...
05/19/2026

Have you bought your 2026 seasonal tags yet? Memorial Day is upon us!
Here's the first Avalon seasonal beach tag from 1972 🌊⛱🏷

It's nearly Memorial Day weekend! Who is ready for some beach yoga? 🧘‍♀️⛱😎This photo is part of a series of Avalon prom...
05/18/2026

It's nearly Memorial Day weekend! Who is ready for some beach yoga? 🧘‍♀️⛱😎
This photo is part of a series of Avalon promotional photos staged and shot in the 1920s.
If the weather is less than beach-worthy come on over and visit us on Saturday 10-3! We'd love to see you!

Address

215 39th Street
Avalon, NJ
08202

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+16099670090

Website

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