New Jersey Museums, Information and tips.

New Jersey Museums offer a wide variety of exciting arts and natural science treasures and programs that are educational, fun, and adventuresome.

If you are looking for a one day trip, or an attraction to complement your weekend getaway, visit one of New Jersey's treasured museums.

Museums in New Jersey are fun and educational for all ages and run the gamut from treasures of art, a real floating battleship, historic buildings, and hands-on interactive science programs, educational exhibits.

New Jersey Museums

Northern New Jersey Museums
The Aviation Hall of Fame and Museum 400 Fred Wehran Drive Teterboro Airport Teterboro, NJ 201-288-6344	The museum offers visitors an opportunity to view historic air and space equipment and artifacts, photographs, fine art and an extensive model collection. The Library has more than 4000 volumes and hundreds of aviation video tapes.
Franklin Mineral Museum 2 Evans Street Franklin, NJ 973-827-3481	This is a zinc mine with a display of mineral fluorescence, (glowing rocks) and variety of rare species. They have thousands of mineral specimens on display with a huge fluorescent presentation of brilliant and glowing colorful minerals. The museum also has demonstrations and examples of the mining methods used during that period of operation. The museum welcomes teachers and school tours and can create a curriculum to fit your schools educational interest.
The Morris Museum 6 Normandy Heights Road Morristown, NJ 973-971-3700	Offers special events for all ages and all interests -- from young children to seniors, from hands-on art and science workshops to discussions of significant historical events, and theatrical and other performances.
The Newark Museum 49 Washington Street Newark, NJ 973-596-6550	New Jersey's largest museum offers experiences in the arts and natural sciences, for children and adults,studio programs for kids 3- 13 to create and explore the world of science, experienced family travel programs,and educational programs for teachers.
The New Jersey Naval Museum 78 River Street Hackensack, NJ 201-342-3268	The Naval museum contains a number of items ranging from a SEAL delivery vehicle to personal photos and effects. The feature attractions are the USS Ling 297, a BALAO class fleet submarine, The Patrol Boat Riverine, and the German Seahund, A WWII German 2 man coastal defense submarine. Group tours and child's birthday parties are offered.
Thomas Edison National Park 211 Main Street West Orange 973-736-0550	The Thomas Edison National Historical Park in West Orange is a great opportunity to acquire an insight into life without music, motion pictures, radio, and light itself.
Sterling Hill Mining Museum 30 Plant Street Ogdensburg, NJ 973-209-7212	Take a 1,300-ft underground walking tour through the mine and see passages with the equipment used while the mine was in operation, plus exhibits on the mining process. Visitors will see the lamp room, the shaft station, mine galleries dating to the 1830's. Also see the Rock Discovery Center, the Fossil Discovery Center, fluorescent minerals, fossils, gemstones, carvings, and everyday objects, and more. They also offer offer educational group tours for school classes, scout groups, summer camps, vacation tour groups, etc. Not recommended for kids under 6.
Central New Jersey Museums
Monmouth Museum On the Brookdale Community College campus 765 Newman Springs Road Lincroft, NJ (732) 747-2266	It's a musuem that appeals to all ages. It's for children, adult's, and is a great place for a family day trip. The Monmouth Museum, one of the top five museums in New Jersey, is a center for education and culture. The Museum features changing exhibitions and programs. Monmouth Museum is believed to have the largest Sewing Bird Collection in the United States. Group tours are available.
Old Barracks Museum Barrack Street Trenton, NJ (609) 396-1776 during normal business hours; (609) 777-3599 on weekends	The Old Barracks is a State and National Landmark located in Trenton, New Jersey. Built in 1758 by the Colony of New Jersey during the French and Indian War, the Old Barracks was a witness in 1776 to the Battle of Trenton, the turning point of the American Revolution. It is an educational center for Colonial and American history, and stands as the last remaining structure of its kind. The Old Barracks staff provides daily tours and interpretations of American colonial life. The building offers a museum of artifacts and weapons, as well as a gift shop.
Princeton University Art Museum McCormick Hall in the middle of the Princeton University campus Princeton, NJ 609-258-3788	It is one of the richest cultural resources in the state of New Jersey, the museum also has a clear commitment to serve the local community, the region, and beyond. Through direct and sustained access to original works of art, and by collaborating with faculty, students, and staff from the Department of Art and Archaeology and many other disciplines, the museum contributes to the development of critical thinking and visual literacy at Princeton.
The Trenton City Museum Ellarslie Mansion Cadwalader Park Trenton, NJ (609) 989-3632	Trenton was one of the two major pottery centers in the United States and the Museum houses a fine collection of art and artifacts related to Trenton's historical and cultural past and present. Permanently on display in the second-floor galleries is a highly regarded collection of tableware, sanitary ware and art ware produced in the 19th and 20th centuries by Trenton's prolific ceramics industry.
Southern New Jersey Museums
Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial 62 Battleship Place Camden, NJ 866-877-6262	America's most decorated Battleship is now the area's most exciting museum, open for tours, events and overnight encampments. Exploring "BB62" is experiencing history in a whole new way. Not only do you see exhibits of artifacts from the ship's past, but you are put into the exhibit as you go through the tour route. Sit in the chair from which Admiral Halsey commanded the fleet. Stretch out on the bunks where the sailors slept. Climb into the 16" gun turret and learn how the projectiles were loaded. A great attraction for a class trip or group tour! Provide a lifetime of memories for your group with an Overnight Encampment. Onboard classes, veteran speakers, scavenger hunts and more are available to make this educational and fun experience unforgettable! For tours, call 1-866-877-6262 x145
Emlen Physick Estate 1048 Washington St. Cape May, NJ (609) 884-5404	A Victorian house museum that provides a look back at the Victorian past of the area. Here you will see the architecture, decorative arts, customs and the lives of the Physicks as showcased in the home they lived. No matter what time of year it is, you can take a tour of this 18 room mansion designed by renowned architect Frank Furness. Built in 1879, it's considered by some to be one of the finest examples of Victorian “Stick Style” architecture in America. A new addition to the grounds is a Victorian herb garden. In season, there is a garden exhibit of old time garden implements.
The Noyes Museum Of Art 733 Lily Lake Road Oceanville, NJ 609-652-8848	The Noyes Museum of Art the only fine arts museum in southern New Jersey, is filled with treasures of American art, especially folk art and crafts. The Noyes Museum is a good attraction for out-of-state visitors or New Jersey residents who are inspired by art and culture and appreciate its beautiful natural setting. The Museum hosts many exhibitions, public programs and gallery lectures designed to appeal to a wide audience. The Museum's children's programming ranges from hands-on creative art classes and special appearances by children's book authors and illustrators to concerts and seasonal festival
Burlington County Prison Museum 128 High Street Mount Holly 609-265-5476	This National Landmark was built in 1811 and was the oldest continually used prison until it closed in 1965. It is now a New Jersey museum and is where you can see the dungeons, gallows and old cells decorated with manequins and artifacts. Open Thursday - Saturdays, 10 am - 4 pm, Sundays, noon - 4 pm. Admission: Adults $4, Students & Seniors $2, children under 5 free