Wildwood Historical Society - George F. Boyer Museum

Wildwood Historical Society - George F. Boyer Museum The George F. Boyer Museum is a history museum run by the Wildwood Historical Society. Membership is open to any interested person.
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Boyer Historocal Museum is managed by The Wildwood Historical Society, non-profit, tax exempt, not for profit corporation, founded in 1963 and given new life in 1990. The objective of the society is to gather, perserve, and present the history of Wildwood, to the public, in an interesting and informative manner. The museum has vintage photos, artifacts, and memorabilia, depicting the various ages

of Wildwood, from its merger with Holly Beach City, to the present. One of the goals of the re-organized society is to recapture thos years, brush off the dust, and put them on display for public enlightment. We have special sections dedicated to the police and fire departments, the beach patrol, boardwalk, history-making residents and to the scholastic and athletic achievements of the city. We have microfilm of newspapers dating back to 1897, books on the military, entertainment, transportation, old hotels, houses, and of course our famous boardwalk! The price of admission is a donation. Come and see "The Wildwood Grandma and grandpa knew."

Rainy day in Wildwood? Perfect museum day ☔This photo shows the 1962 Ash Wednesday Storm — one of the worst nor’easters ...
06/23/2026

Rainy day in Wildwood? Perfect museum day ☔

This photo shows the 1962 Ash Wednesday Storm — one of the worst nor’easters to hit our island. Streets turned to rivers, cars half-submerged, and neighbors helping neighbors. Wildwood weather has stories, and we’ve spent all winter improving our exhibits so you can see them up close.

When the beach is washed out, step inside and dry off with 150 years of Wildwood history.

📍 George F. Boyer Museum - Wildwood Historical Society
3907 Pacific Ave, Wildwood, NJ
Summer Hours: Memorial Day → Labor Day
Mon - Sat: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Closed Sundays, Memorial Day & Labor Day
Free admission, donations welcome | Free parking onsite

Rainy day plan: Beach tomorrow, museum today 💙

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Who remembers eating at Odger’s on the pier? 🦞Built right over the water, with the ocean under your feet and the smell o...
06/22/2026

Who remembers eating at Odger’s on the pier? 🦞

Built right over the water, with the ocean under your feet and the smell of fried seafood in the air. This was Wildwood dining in its prime. If you were here back then, you know.

We’ve spent all winter improving and adding new exhibits, and Odger’s story is part of what makes Wildwood’s boardwalk history so special.

Your turn: Drop a comment if you ever ate here 👇
What was your go-to order? Clam chowder, fried shrimp, or something else?

📍 George F. Boyer Museum - Wildwood Historical Society
3907 Pacific Ave, Wildwood, NJ
Summer Hours: Memorial Day to Labor Day
Mon - Sat: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Closed Sundays, Memorial Day & Labor Day
Free admission, donations welcome | Free parking onsite

Come see more boardwalk memories like this in person 💙

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Step back to Wildwood Crest, early 1900s 🏨The Hotel Breakers once stood right here — wrap-around porches, guests in thei...
06/21/2026

Step back to Wildwood Crest, early 1900s 🏨

The Hotel Breakers once stood right here — wrap-around porches, guests in their Sunday best, and a classic car out front. This is the Wildwood your grandparents knew: big hotels, ocean breezes, and summers that felt endless.

Postcard from the Wildwood Historical Society Archives

We’ve worked all winter to improve and expand our exhibits, and this photo is just one of the stories waiting for you inside.

📍 George F. Boyer Museum - Wildwood Historical Society
3907 Pacific Ave, Wildwood, NJ
Summer Hours: Memorial Day → Labor Day
Mon - Sat: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Closed Sundays, Memorial Day & Labor Day
Free admission, donations welcome | Free parking onsite

Come see 150 years of Wildwood history in person. From vintage hotels to boardwalk icons, it’s all here 💙

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Boardwalk moment, 1930s: A visitor shakes hands with a performer outside the Nixon Theater on the Wildwood Boardwalk. Th...
06/20/2026

Boardwalk moment, 1930s: A visitor shakes hands with a performer outside the Nixon Theater on the Wildwood Boardwalk. The “NIXON” marquee and “WILDWOOD LINEN” shop window behind them capture a slice of old-school island life.

Photo courtesy of Wildwood Historical Society Archives

We’ve worked all winter to improve and refresh our exhibits — new stories, restored photos, and more boardwalk history you haven’t seen yet. Come see “The Wildwood Grandma and Grandpa knew” with a whole new look 💙

📍 George F. Boyer Museum - Wildwood Historical Society
3907 Pacific Ave, Wildwood, NJ
Summer Hours: Memorial Day to Labor Day
Monday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Free admission, donations welcome | Free parking onsite

Step inside and relive 150 years of Wildwood history — from vintage swimwear to classic motels, boardwalk icons, and everything in between.

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🛠️ Throwback Thursday: Wildwood DPW Crew, 1970sFour City of Wildwood Dept. of Public Works workers pose with their truck...
06/19/2026

🛠️ Throwback Thursday: Wildwood DPW Crew, 1970s

Four City of Wildwood Dept. of Public Works workers pose with their truck outside the Maintenance Building on Schellenger Ave.

The sign above reads "CITY OF WILDWOOD DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE BUILDING" and the truck says "CITY OF WILDWOOD DEPARTMENT PUBLIC WORKS."

These are the crews who kept the island running behind the scenes — streets, stormwater, and everything in between.

Photo courtesy of Wildwood Historical Society Archives

📍 Visit the George F. Boyer Museum
3907 Pacific Ave, Wildwood, NJ
Summer Hours: Memorial Day to Labor Day
Mon-Sat: 10am-3pm | Closed Sun + Memorial Day + Labor Day
Free admission, donations welcome
Free parking onsite

Come see “The Wildwood Grandma and Grandpa knew” — vintage photos, boardwalk history, 2,500+ postcards, and more 💙

Roy Rogers on the Boards - 3800 Block 🍔Classic Wildwood: wooden planks, neon signs, and a Roy Rogers stop for roast beef...
06/17/2026

Roy Rogers on the Boards - 3800 Block 🍔

Classic Wildwood: wooden planks, neon signs, and a Roy Rogers stop for roast beef + fries between rides. If you grew up here, you remember the smell of the boardwalk mixing with that fixin’s bar. Who else had birthday dinners here after a day on the piers?

WILDWOOD HISTORICAL MUSEUM - SUMMER HOURS
Admission: FREE
📍 3907 Pacific Ave, Wildwood City
Mon-Sat 10am-3pm

Hunt’s Pier Mascots - Sudsy & Captain Kid 🧸🎢Sudsy the Beaver and Captain Kid brought smiles to generations of Wildwood k...
06/16/2026

Hunt’s Pier Mascots - Sudsy & Captain Kid 🧸🎢

Sudsy the Beaver and Captain Kid brought smiles to generations of Wildwood kids riding the pier. From parades to photo ops, these two were the faces of summer fun on the boards.

WILDWOOD HISTORICAL MUSEUM - SUMMER HOURS
Admission: FREE
📍 3907 Pacific Ave, Wildwood City
Mon-Sat 10am-3pm

🇺🇸 A Wildwood Sailor, Home for the Day 🇺🇸Crisp whites, classic car, and Wildwood houses in the background. This is what ...
06/15/2026

🇺🇸 A Wildwood Sailor, Home for the Day 🇺🇸

Crisp whites, classic car, and Wildwood houses in the background. This is what “coming home” looked like for so many Jersey Shore families. That hat says Navy, but the smile says “I’m back at the Shore.”

Do you recognize this street or know his story? Share it below — our history is made of faces like his.

WILDWOOD HISTORICAL MUSEUM - SUMMER HOURS
Admission: FREE
📍 3907 Pacific Ave, Wildwood City
Mon-Sat 10am-3pm
Come see more photos, uniforms, and stories from Wildwood’s military families. Perfect free, air-conditioned stop on a hot summer day.

Call: 609-523-0277

🍦 BOARDWALK TIME CAPSULE 🍦Thompson’s Restaurant, Milk Bar, Breakfast Dinners, Seafood Platters… and Hell to Eternity pla...
06/13/2026

🍦 BOARDWALK TIME CAPSULE 🍦

Thompson’s Restaurant, Milk Bar, Breakfast Dinners, Seafood Platters… and Hell to Eternity playing at Huntland. If you squint, you can almost smell the boardwalk fries + salt air.

This is vintage Wildwood: wide boards, phone booths, and a whole lineup of spots that fed generations of shore families. Who remembers grabbing a milkshake after the movies here? Tag your crew 👇

WILDWOOD HISTORICAL MUSEUM - SUMMER HOURS
Admission: FREE
📍 3907 Pacific Ave, Wildwood City
Mon-Sat 10am-3pm
Step inside for more photos like this, stories from the boards, and pieces of Wildwood’s past you won’t find anywhere else. Perfect free fun to beat the heat.

Call: 609-523-0277

👻 CASTLE FRANKENSTEIN DAYS 👻Vintage Wildwood vibes: two brave kids, tube socks + hats, posing with the Wolf Man & Franke...
06/10/2026

👻 CASTLE FRANKENSTEIN DAYS 👻

Vintage Wildwood vibes: two brave kids, tube socks + hats, posing with the Wolf Man & Frankenstein at Castle Frankenstein. If you grew up here, you remember this castle facade on the boards — equal parts terrifying and iconic. The screams, the flames, the photo ops... peak Jersey Shore summer memories.

Did you ever dare go inside? Tag your sibling/partner-in-crime from back then 👇

WILDWOOD HISTORICAL MUSEUM - SUMMER HOURS
Admission: FREE
📍 3907 Pacific Ave, Wildwood City
Mon-Sat 10am-3pm
Beat the heat and dive into more photos, artifacts, and stories from Wildwood’s wild past. From Castle Frankenstein to the boardwalk’s golden age — it’s all inside.

Call: 609-523-0277

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3907 Pacific Avenue
Wildwood, NJ
08260

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+16095230277

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