Atlantic City Historical Museum

Memorabilia From the Past

Description

This museum is a great place to go to learn about how Atlantic City was developed. Inside, you'll get to explore the museum's permanent exhibition, called "Atlantic City, Playground of the Nation", which showcases unique memorabilia relating to the city's history, including items such as photographs, posters, costumes, souvenirs, and other artifacts. An entertaining video of the city's history, called Boardwalk Ballyhoo: The Magic of Atlantic City is shown throughout the day at the museum, giving visitors a good overview of the history and culture of the area. There is also a miniature boardwalk exhibit here, as well as a beautiful beach area filled with unique sand art installments. For a photographic tour of the city, be sure to browse the Al Gold Photography Gallery to take a look at the famous photographer's best images that cover everything from the "Miss America" pageant to news items.