Historic Cold Spring Village, N.J.
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COLD SPRING VILLAGE, N.J. PHOTOGRAPHY
We traveled here and bring you all of the information you need. This is the largest Open-Air Living History Museum in New Jersey
COLD SPRING VILLAGE PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATION
WHAT IS THE ENTRANCE FEE?
Adults: $14 – Children 3-12: $12 – Children under 3: Free
WHAT CAN I PHOTOGRAPH HERE?
Stop here for some good old-fashioned photography. You can photograph around 20+ Historic Buildings inside and out. Historic Cold Spring Village is a non-profit educational institution established as an Early American open-air living history museum.
WHAT DO THEY OFFER BESIDE A PHOTOGRAPHY SPOT?
Its purpose is three-fold: historic preservation, history education, and heritage tourism. This is accomplished by promoting New Jersey history through extensive programs utilizing the architecture, lifestyles, arts, history, and culture found in a rural South Jersey village during the early to mid-19th century.
WHAT IS THE ADDRESS?
735 Seashore Road, Cape May, NJ, United States, 08204
WHAT ARE THE HOURS
The website does not list the hours or when it opens for the season. We do see an event the first week of May.
You can call them and ask. 609-898-2300
WHAT ELSE SHOULD I KNOW?
- Personal photography and videography for private, non-commercial use are permitted (and encouraged!) in the Village. However, they ask that your activities not disrupt museum operations or the experience of other guests. The use of additional equipment, including tripods, lights, and ladders, is prohibited.
- All other organized commercial photo and video shoots, including but not limited to engagement, wedding and family photo shoots, require prior approval by the administrative office. Contact the Village administrative office at (609) 898-2300 for more information.
- HCSV may photograph or videotape visitors for educational and promotional purposes. Attendance on Village property is implied consent for using visitors’ likenesses for these purposes.
IS THERE OTHER PHOTOGRAPHY NEARBY?
Not too far from this location is a sunrise, sunset, and Milky Way location photography hot spot called East Point Lighthouse. It’s a newly renovated lighthouse where you can create dynamic images. We would pair Cold Spring Village with the lighthouse for your same-day trip.
We also paired this up with our Cape May photography shoot. Plan your trip around the Milky Way being visible. You can create dynamic Milky Way images at the lighthouse between March/April and October. See our Dark Sky Photography Info page for more details about Milky Way photography.
THE WELCOME CENTER
Built: 1894. Original Building Name: Junior Order United American Mechanics Hall. Original Location: Cold Spring.
Begin your Village Visit at the air-conditioned Welcome Center, where you will find an introductory exhibit on Cape May County history and a brief orientation video about the Village. A touch screen computer station also offers a virtual reality tour of the historic buildings. The Village administrative office is located on the second floor.
This two-story building housed a chapter of a nationwide fraternal organization that believed in the separation of church and state and supported free education through the public school system. The Cold Spring chapter met in this building at its original location (about 1/4 mile south of HCSV) from 1894 until 1941. Later, the hall served as a municipal building for Lower Township until 1985.
CAPE HARBOR MOTEL
715 Pittsburgh Avenue • Cape May • New Jersey • 08204 • Reservations (609) 884-0018 – See Images Above.
PARK INFORMATION 2026
STANDARD TICKETS 2026
Tickets are for single-day admission.
Adults: $16
Children 3-12: $12
Children under 3: Free
HCSV Members: Free
Active Duty Military (with ID): FREE (dependents’ regular admission fee)
A 10% discount on admission is offered to military veterans with their Military ID or Cape May County Veteran’s Photo ID Card.
COMBINATION TICKETS
Combo Tickets can be purchased at the Village gate or at thier partnering locations.
Explore History – $35/adults (retail value $55); $25/children (retail value $33)
From the Early American era to the mid-20th century, there were plenty of opportunities to “live a little history” in Cape May. Package includes a Combination Trolley/Physick Estate Tour ticket, admission to the Cape May Lighthouse, World War II Lookout Tower, Naval Air Station Wildwood, Historic Cold Spring Village, and Discount Coupons!
Cape May Lighthouse Combo – $20/adults; $15/children
Cape May Lighthouse: Located in Cape May Point State Park, Lower Township, 1859. More than 100 thousand visitors a year now experience a visit to the top of the lighthouse, participating in a century-old rite of a visit to the Jersey Shore. For those who choose not to climb, the Oil House contains a fully accessible visitors’ orientation center and a Museum Shop stocked with maritime accessories and memorabilia.
CAMPING
Oceanview Campground 2555 Route 9, Ocean View, NJ – Phone: (609) 624-1675
- Freshwater lake with white sandy beach
- 40′ x 120′ swimming pool & adjacent splash pad
- Stocked fishing pond (catch and release)
- 4000 sq. ft. air-conditioned activities building
- Tram car
- 18-hole miniature golf course ($)
- 3 playgrounds
- Arcade ($)
- Paddle boat, kayak, and paddle board rentals ($)
- Tennis courts
- Basketball courts
- Pickleball courts
- Corn hole at the lake
- Shuffleboard
- Beach volleyball
- Softball field
- Courtyard for events (magic shows, nature shows, live music, and more!)
RESTAURANTS
Cold Spring Grange Restaurant
735 Seashore Road Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-0114
HOTELS
Stay at the Cape Harbor Motor Inn
715 Pittsburgh Avenue • Cape May • New Jersey • 08204 • Reservations (609) 884-0018 – See Images Above.
This Motel offers you everything you need with a fabulous pool, immaculate rooms, great management at one of the best prices in the Cape May area. Look no further. This is your best bang for the buck. We highly recommend you stay here!
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