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John F. Peto Studio Museum in Island Heights
The John F. Peto Studio Museum preserves the home and workspace of an American still-life painter in Ocean County. Its docent-led tour covers the historic building, permanent collection and a changing exhibition. The museum currently welcomes weekend walk-ins for scheduled tours, but booking ahead is wise.
Original heritage rendering; not a photograph of the Peto Studio Museum.
Island Heights
Ocean County
102 Cedar Avenue
Island Heights, NJ 08732
Artist and house together
The museum's site presents Peto's paintings in the place where he lived and worked. Furniture, rooms and artworks make the building itself part of the interpretation. The experience differs from a generic art gallery because the studio setting shows how an artist's surroundings mattered.
Choose a guided tour
Tours are currently scheduled Saturday and Sunday at 1 and 2:30 p.m. The operator says walk-ins are welcome; private and group visits require arrangements. Check the current exhibition and allow time to ask questions of the docent.
Address, tickets and access
The museum is at 102 Cedar Avenue, Island Heights, NJ 08732. The visitor page gives current ticket tiers, and the accessibility page describes a ramp and lift. Confirm changes before traveling. The directory listing has contact details. Source checked October 11, 2026.
Explore Ocean County history
Use the Ocean County hub or pair this art-focused stop with the Ocean County Historical Society Museum in Toms River, which requires a separate tour appointment.
Good to know before you go
When are public tours?
The operator currently lists Saturday and Sunday at 1 and 2:30 p.m.
Are walk-ins accepted?
Yes, according to the museum, though reserving ahead is sensible.
Is the museum accessible?
The operator describes a ramp and lift; contact it for a specific access need.
Where is it?
At 102 Cedar Avenue, Island Heights, New Jersey 08732.
What else is near Island Heights?
Browse Ocean County or arrange an Ocean County Historical Society tour.
Next step: Check tours and tickets at the John F. Peto Studio Museum. Visitor details last checked October 11, 2026.