Monmouth County Guide

Monmouth County Arts & Entertainment

Explore arts organizations, galleries, museums, arcade attractions, performance venues, music destinations, and cultural spaces across Red Bank, Lincroft, Asbury Park, Belmar, Freehold, Holmdel, and nearby Monmouth County communities.

Arts & Entertainment in Monmouth County

Monmouth County’s arts scene connects shore towns, downtown districts, museums, theaters, galleries, music venues, and family attractions. Red Bank anchors much of the performing arts activity, Asbury Park adds music and boardwalk entertainment, and communities such as Lincroft, Belmar, Freehold, and Holmdel add museums, galleries, and seasonal attractions.

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Monmouth County arts destinations stretch from the Bayshore and Red Bank area to Asbury Park, Belmar, Freehold, Lincroft, and Holmdel.

Arts Snapshot

Use this page to find county arts organizations, visual arts spaces, museum-style attractions, performance centers, boardwalk entertainment, and concert venues.

Red BankAsbury ParkLincroftBelmarFreeholdHolmdel

Featured Arts & Entertainment Areas

Red Bank Arts Corridor

Red Bank is one of Monmouth County’s strongest arts anchors, with Monmouth Street venues, visual arts groups, galleries, performance spaces, and nearby dining.

Asbury Park Boardwalk & Downtown

Asbury Park blends galleries, music history, boardwalk attractions, pinball and arcade entertainment, restaurants, and shore visitor traffic.

Lincroft, Freehold & Belmar

Lincroft adds museum and education resources, Freehold contributes specialty collections and downtown history, and Belmar includes gallery/framing services near the shore.

Holmdel Concert Destination

Holmdel’s PNC Bank Arts Center is a major seasonal concert venue with Garden State Parkway access and regional visitor draw.

Complete Monmouth County Arts & Entertainment Directory

The listings below preserve the original NJTGO Monmouth County arts and entertainment directory while updating clear venue names and noting older entries that should be verified.

Arts Organization

Monmouth ArtsFormerly Monmouth County Arts Council

107 Monmouth Street, Suite 3
Red Bank, NJ 07701
732-212-1890

Countywide arts organization supporting artists, arts education, cultural programming, community events, and the Monmouth County creative community.

Visual Arts

Art Alliance of Monmouth County

33 Monmouth Street
Red Bank, NJ 07701
732-842-9403

Central New Jersey visual arts organization showcasing traditional and nontraditional work, including sculpture, painting, drawing, fiber, photography, collage, and digital art.

Museum

Monmouth Museum

765 Newman Springs Road
Lincroft, NJ 07738
732-747-2266

Museum and cultural education center offering changing exhibitions and educational programs related to art, science, nature, and cultural history.

Gallery

Parlor Gallery

717 Cookman Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
732-869-0606

Asbury Park gallery presenting innovative work by emerging and established artists, contributing to the city’s arts district and creative scene.

Gallery / Framing

Oceanside Gallery

1010 Main Street
Belmar, NJ 07719
732-280-2167

Established in 1987 as an art gallery and frame shop, offering personalized art services, custom art, portraits, and commissions.

Museum / Arcade

Silverball Retro Arcade / Silverball Museum Arcade

1000 Ocean Avenue / 100 Ocean Avenue area
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
732-774-4994

A boardwalk attraction combining a pinball and arcade collection with hands-on entertainment. Verify current entrance and hours before visiting.

Legacy / Verify

Metz Bicycle Museum

54 W. Main Street
Freehold, NJ 07728
732-462-7363

Original NJTGO listing preserved. Verify current operating status, hours, and visitor access before planning a visit.

Performing Arts

Count Basie Center for the ArtsFormerly Count Basie Theater

99 Monmouth Street
Red Bank, NJ 07701
732-842-9000

Major Red Bank performing arts center with concerts, theatre, education, film, community events, and multiple venue spaces.

Concert Venue

PNC Bank Arts CenterFormerly / commonly remembered as PNC Arts Center

Exit 116, Garden State Parkway
Holmdel, NJ 07733
732-203-2500

Large outdoor amphitheater and concert venue in Holmdel with seasonal national touring acts and major events.

Visitor note: Arts organizations, galleries, museums, and performance venues can change hours, names, ticket policies, and seasonal schedules. Check the official venue site before visiting or buying tickets.

Planning Tips

Pair Arts with Downtown Visits

Red Bank and Asbury Park work especially well for arts-focused day trips because venues, restaurants, shops, and waterfront or boardwalk areas are close together.

Check Event Calendars

Performance venues and concert centers operate on event calendars rather than regular museum-style visiting hours. Confirm show dates, parking, accessibility, and ticket rules.

Use Nearby Town Guides

For meals, lodging, shopping, and local services, pair this arts page with nearby NJTGO town pages for Red Bank, Asbury Park, Belmar, Freehold, Holmdel, and surrounding towns.

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