Category Archives: New Jersey Museums

NJ Museums Offer Free Admission on Museum Day Live In New Jersey!

22 NJ Museums To Participate
in Smithsonian Museum Day Live in New Jersey

New Jersey has many fantastic inexpensive museums and, later this month, visiting these museums will be even more affordable as nearly two dozen NJ museums participate in Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day Live in New Jersey! Museum Day Live is a annual celebration (held on September 22nd this year) offering free admission to New Jersey museums, as well as hundreds of other museums all over the US.… Read more...

Visit Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center!

Wheaton Arts Celebrates Glass Art,
Offers Family Friendly Fun for All Ages

South Jersey has a long history in the art of American glass production. From the early 18th century through the late 20th century, names like Wistarburgh (the first glass manufacturer in America), Wheaton Glass, Stanger Glass, Whitney Glass and others produced unique and high quality glass works that were used all over the country.… Read more...

Things to Do In New Jersey – Hoboken Historical Museum

Hoboken Historical Museum Spotlights
Historic Contributions of Waterfront City

Looking for things to do in North Jersey? Check out the Hoboken Historical Museum! This amazing little New Jersey museum celebrates the history of Hoboken and its significance to the surrounding metropolitan area. The Hoboken Historical Museum is located in one of the oldest buildings on the Hoboken waterfront, the former Bethlehem Steel machine shop, which is now known as “the Shipyard”.… Read more...

Things to Do In New Jersey – New Jersey State Museum

Looking for things to do in the Central New Jersey area? Don’t miss the New Jersey State Museum, a showcase for all things New Jersey. From fossils of dinosaurs and other creatures that roamed prehistoric New Jersey, to fine art by New Jersey artists such as Susan Waters and John Marin, to an extensive collection of Lenape Indian artifacts, to a planetarium featuring shows appropriate for all ages, there’s something for everyone at this Trenton landmark.… Read more...

Visit the Princeton University Art Museum!

One of the things I love about living in New Jersey is that we’re close to all the fun things to do in the big cities like New York and Philadelphia. However, you don’t have to leave the Garden State to enjoy arts and culture. In fact, New Jersey is home to a number of fine art museums, including the Princeton University Art Museum which bears the distinction of being named one of the best small-town museums in America by Fodor’s Travel.… Read more...

Things To Do In New Jersey – Rutgers Geology Museum

Looking for fun and inexpensive things to do in New Jersey? Got a rock hound or budding paleontologist in the family (or maybe you are one yourself)? Check out the Rutgers Geology Museum, which happens to be one of the oldest collegiate geology collections in the United States. Founded in 1872, its exhibits showcase the natural history of New Jersey, focusing on geology, anthropology, and paleontology.… Read more...

New Planetarium at Liberty Science Center is the Largest Planetarium in America!

New Jersey Planetarium Dwarfs Famed
New York Hayden Planetarium

The largest planetarium in America is almost twice as long as a bowling alley lane. Its screen is taller than four giraffes. It offers a true 8K projection. Its lights produce trillions of colors. And it will provide breaking space and astronomy news and discoveries in real time.… Read more...

Visit The Paterson Museum!

Discover the Silk City at the Paterson Museum!

Did you know that Paterson NJ was the first planned industrial city in the United States?  Did you know that Alexander Hamilton played a major role in establishing Paterson? Also known as the “Silk City”, Paterson NJ played a crucial role in the industrial history of our nation and state and was once home to a booming textile industry, steam locomotive manufacturers, the Wright (as in the Wright Brothers) Aeronautical Corporation, and Colt Firearms and more!… Read more...

The Ultimate Guide to Free Museums In NJ

Free NJ Museums Offer Budget-Friendly Fun

Looking for a budget-friendly day out in the Garden State? There are lots of free New Jersey museums where you can explore art, history, sports, and more! Check out these free museums in NJ, then make plans to explore these Jersey gems soon!

Note: Please keep in mind that these free New Jersey museums need your support.
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Free Museums in Atlantic County NJ

Free Museums in Atlantic County NJ
Offer Budget-Friendly Fun

Looking for a budget-friendly day out in Atlantic County NJ? Check out these free Atlantic County museums where you can explore art, history, nature, and more!

Note: Please keep in mind that these free Atlantic County museums need your support. If you are able, please consider making a donation when you visit.
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