# Barnegat Light Museum & Edith Gwinn Gardens > Small museum showcases local history artifacts including an original first-order Fresnel lens. Peaceful gardens feature native plants and flowers with a wheelchair accessible layout and a koi pond. Informative displays and interactive elements like a scavenger hunt create a calm, educational atmosphere. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Barnegat-Light-Museum-Edith-Gwinn-Gardens - Address: 501 Central Ave, Barnegat Light, New Jersey, United States - Phone: +16094948578 - Website: https://barnegatlighthistoricalsociety.org/ ## What it is good for - Historical Sites — 10/10 - Local Spot — 10/10 - Museums — 9.5/10 ## What people say - "I found the local history museum to be a charming and cool place." - "I found the local history museum full of fascinating artifacts." - "This local spot's museum is full of fascinating local history artifacts." ## Good to know - Visiting the museum is free of charge, but donations are welcome. - Street parking is available near the museum. - The museum features the original first-order Fresnel lens from the Barnegat Lighthouse. - The museum used to be a one-room schoolhouse, adding to its charm. - Kids enjoy the giant lighthouse lens and scavenger hunt activities. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.