Arts & Culture:

Whether you’re captivated by a symphonic performance at the Count Basie Theater in Red Bank or inspired by a contemporary art exhibition at Monmouth Museum, New Jersey’s Shore Region offers a lively menu of creative entertainment, world-class artists and performers.

Art Museums

While famous for its beaches, Boardwalks and summer fun, the Shore Region’s fascinating museums are not to be missed! The Museum of New Jersey Maritime History in Beach Haven offers visitors a glimpse into the state’s vast nautical history while the New Jersey Museum of Boating features more than 1,000 artifacts to be admired.

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Performing Arts-Dance

Dance enthusiasts will enjoy concerts at the Jersey Shore Arts Center in Neptune, one of the region’s many venues also presenting dramas, performances and concerts.

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Performing Arts-Music

Music is heard all throughout the region. The Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven features a full stage musical theater and the PNC Arts Center in Holmdel hosts major concerts year-round.

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Performing Arts-Theater

For theater lovers, the Strand Theater in Lakewood is a must-see. This beautifully restored historic theater hosts top-name performers, concerts and theatrical events.

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Children's Museums

It’s a bug’s life at Insectropolis in Toms River, open to swarms of bug fans, groups and visitors. Experience interactive touch-screen computer games, hands-on exhibits, live and dried insect displays, a bug store and more!

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Featured Attractions Surflight Theatre: Full stage musical theater with New York cast. Find out more >> PNC Bank Arts Center: A summer-long concert series of contemporary and classic rock by top performers. Find out more >> Strand Theater: A center for the arts that offers high quality live theater productions. Find out more >>