The museum was opened in 1985 which was co-founded by Florence Miller, Vicki Gold Levi and Anthony Kutschera, [1][2] and contains over a 150 years of the city's history.
[3] The Atlantic City Historical Museum opened in 1985 in the now defunct Garden Pier.
The museum was opened near the Atlantic City Art Center and displays 150 years of the city's history including many photos from Al Gold, Atlantic City's official photographer from 1939 to 1964.
The museum also contains a life-sized Mr. Peanut, posters displaying the city's golden era, relics from old eras and a documentary showcasing the most unique seaside resorts.
[5] In March 2016, the original location closed after the Garden Pier was sold to Philadelphia-based developer Bart Blatstein.