Attractions
Published On: Jul 10, 2006

Searching for attractions outside of the casinos? Atlantic City has much to explore for all age groups whether its a leisurely stroll along the Boardwalk or visit to the Noyes Museum of Art.

Noyes Museum of Art
733 Lily Lake Rd.
Oceanville, NJ 08231

Located 10 miles north of Atlantic City, the Noyes Museum of Art has a varietal collection of 19th to 21st century fine and folk art works, along with rotating exhibits featuring inventive pieces from around the globe. Permanent collections include: Works by Fred Noyes Jr., an eclectic collection of paintings portraying the range of his work from Post-Impressionism to early American modernist; Fine and Folk Art and Crafts, displaying 19th to 21st century paintings and sculptures of American art; and Vintage Animal Decoys, an extensive assortment of hand-carve wooden, porcelain and ceramic animals.

Current exhibits include: Reflections: A Presentation of Historic Watercolors & Works on Paper, featuring scenic watercolors of Pennsylvania and Atlantic City; Path of Cosmologies & Technology: The Collaborative Work of Antonio Puri & LiQin Tan, displaying an intriguing ensemble of abstract images; and Form & Function: Mathematics and Beyond in Contemporary Art, using analytical mathematics to create a collage of dynamic shapes. (Check with the museum for up-to-date exhibitions 609.652.8848)

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