Throughout the year, the Carroll Gallery is home to changing exhibits that bring Cape May history to life. Visit scenes from the Victorian era or explore Cape May’s African American heritage; reminisce on years past or become a kid again when the Gallery turns into a holiday wonderland.

The Carroll Gallery is located in the Carriage House, on the grounds of the Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. The building is the first one on the left hand side as you come in the driveway. The Carriage House is also home to Vintage restaurant, and our Carriage House Museum Shop.

Admission to the gallery is free.

The Carroll Gallery is fully accessible.

Hours of Operation

Current Exhibit

Tattoos: Modern Expression & Ancient Art

Exhibit wall

Open April 4-November 2, 2025

For millennia, humans have tattooed their bodies to express their individuality, chronicling loves, losses, beliefs, victories, affiliations, hopes and dreams. The oldest human mummy discovered — 5,300 years old — had 60 tattoos, and his contemporaries, from the South Pacific to the indigenous people of New Jersey, were also inked. Queen Victoria’s husband, son, and many of her grandsons and nephews, who were rulers of Europe, were tattooed. There is a long tradition of sailors using tattoos to chronicle adventures at sea. Tattooing has become increasingly popular in the last 20 years, and today, eight out of 10 Americans believe society is more accepting of people with tattoos.

Free admission.

Movie Night

At Cape May Stage

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Thursday, May 8 at 7pm

Tattoo Uprising is a documentary that traces the rich history and cultural significance of tattooing, from ancient practices to its modern resurgence. Featuring insights from renowned artists like Ed Hardy and Stoney St. Clair, as well as a rare appearance by filmmaker Werner Herzog, the film offers a compelling exploration of tattooing as both an art form and a means of personal expression.

FREE to attend. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Seats are first-come, first-served.

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