Georgian Court University
900 Lakewood Avenue
732-364-2200
Established in 1908, Georgian Court is a comprehensive Catholic university founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. This beautiful campus features an elaborate mansion, casino (both of which are on the New Jersey and National Register of Historic Places), gardens, and fountains. Tours are available for groups of 15 or more by appointment.
For more information visit www.georgian.edu
Lakewood Heritage Commission Museum
Exhibits are located at 231 Third Street (Municipal Building), 1st and 2nd floors
Gallery Hours:
Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM
Sunday 2 PM - 4PM
Closed on Sunday in July and August
M. Christina Geis Art Gallery
Located in the Arts and Sciences Center
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Monthly exhibits of professional artists from the Middle-Atlantic States are displayed October through March. The works of Georgian Court art majors are displayed February through September.
Gallery Hours:
Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 8 PM
Weekends and summers by appointment.
Ocean County Park
700 Route 88 (Ocean Avenue)
732-506-9090
This magnificent facility has a rich and fascinating history. Many specimen trees imported by John D. Rockefeller still stand.
Park Hours:
9 AM - Dusk
For more information click here.
Sister Mary Grace Arboretum
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900 Lakewood Avenue
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Tours available for groups of 15 or more by appointment to visit four classically designed gardens: an Italian Garden, a Sunken Garden, a Formal Garden and a Japanese Garden.
The Strand Theater
Fourth Street & Clifton Avenue
732-367-7789
Designed by world-renowned theater architect Thomas Lamb, the Strand Theater opened in 1922, This air-conditioned, 1,066 seat theater, is listed on the New Jersey and National Register of Historic Places.
For information and tickets, call 732-367-7789 or visit www.strandlakewood.com
Open all year; Tours available by appointment.