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Georgian Court University

Georgian Court University

900 Lakewood Avenue
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.
Lakewood Heritage Commission Museum

Lakewood Heritage Commission Museum

500 Country Club Drive
Exhibits are located at 231 Third Street (Municipal Building), 1st and 2nd floors

Gallery Hours:
Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM

For more information, call 732.920.4550, Monday - Friday, 2 PM - 5 PM
M. Christina Geis Art Gallery

M. Christina Geis Art Gallery

900 Lakewood Avenue
Located in the Arts and Sciences Center
Georgian Court University

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

Ocean County Park

659 Ocean Avenue (Route 88)
This magnificent facility has a rich and fascinating history. Many specimen trees imported by John D. Rockefeller still stand.

Ocean County Park has many great facilities, including tennis and pickleball courts, open play fields, a driving range and an off-leash dog park. Reservations are available for the picnic areas and pavilions for a nominal fee. Call 732.506.9090 to make a reservation.

Park Hours:
9 AM - Dusk
Sister Mary Grace Arboretum

Sister Mary Grace Arboretum

900 Lakewood Avenue
Located in Georgian Court University

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

The Strand Theater

400 Clifton Ave
Fourth Street & Clifton Avenue

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.

Open all year; Tours available by appointment.