Museums and Planetariums in New Jersey
The State of NJ's site offers an alphabetical museum list.
Below, we've listed museums appealing to all ages by county (& included some smaller ones not on the state's list).
You should also check out Historic Homes & Sites and For a Rainy Day (including indoor play gyms & kids' museums)
For outdoor fun, please go to The Great Outdoors and Zoos.
Below, we've listed museums appealing to all ages by county (& included some smaller ones not on the state's list).
You should also check out Historic Homes & Sites and For a Rainy Day (including indoor play gyms & kids' museums)
For outdoor fun, please go to The Great Outdoors and Zoos.
Museums
Atlantic County
Essex County
Newark Museum - NJ's largest museum, it has exhibits in the arts and natural sciences; has a sculpture garden; there is a special section of the website devoted to families, including information on drop-in activities for kids; kid-friendly galleries such as the Look-Touch-Learn area; & the planetarium
Hudson County
Jersey City Museum (Jersey City) -paintings & a small selection of sculpture as well as objects relating to local history; offers special events & family events
Liberty Science Center (Jersey City) - located in Liberty State Park. The museum offers exhibits and interactive displays to educate visitors on science and technology. The site includes an IMAX theater and an area just for kids ages 2-5. The Young Guests Guide can help you plan your visit
Liberty Science Center (Jersey City) - located in Liberty State Park. The museum offers exhibits and interactive displays to educate visitors on science and technology. The site includes an IMAX theater and an area just for kids ages 2-5. The Young Guests Guide can help you plan your visit
Hunterdon County
Northlandz (Flemington) - American Railway and doll museum & art gallery & boasts the World's Largest Model Railroad
Mercer County
NJ State Museum (Trenton)- covers archaeology, cultural history, natural history & fine art; the museum offers family programs; free performances on the 2nd Saturday of the month; also a planetarium
Middlesex County
Middlesex County Cultural & Heritage Commission - has links to its historic sites & their exhibits & events
Zimmerli Art Museum (New Brunswick) - offers family programs & drawing club for ages 6 to 8 & 9 to 14
NJ Museum of Agriculture (North Brunswick) - craft and weekend programs as well as parties
Zimmerli Art Museum (New Brunswick) - offers family programs & drawing club for ages 6 to 8 & 9 to 14
NJ Museum of Agriculture (North Brunswick) - craft and weekend programs as well as parties
Morris County
Museum of Early Trades & Crafts (Madison) - exhibits & demonstrations of the trades & crafts practiced in NJ from its earliest settlement; also host special events, including those for families & children; also scout programs & an after-school Kids Club Program for ages 6-11
Morris Museum (Morristown) - a museum of art, science, theater and history. It's collection includes: collection include costumes and textiles, fine art, decorative art, dolls and toys, natural science, geology and paleontology, and anthropology
Morris Museum (Morristown) - a museum of art, science, theater and history. It's collection includes: collection include costumes and textiles, fine art, decorative art, dolls and toys, natural science, geology and paleontology, and anthropology
Monmouth County
Monmouth Museum (Lincroft) - includes a children's wing; special events
Somerset County
Sussex County
Sterling Hill Mining Museum (Ogdensburg) - underground mine tours, displays of "glow-in-the-dark" fluorescent minerals, extensive outdoor displays of mining machinery, exhibit halls & special events including fossil & mineral digs
Union County
Liberty Hall Museum (Union) - located at Kean University; special events include those for families & children
Train Museums
Train Page - ParenthoodNJ's collection of train museums & train rides as well as museums featuring planes & automobiles
Planetariums
Essex County
Dreyfuss Planetarium - at the Newark Museum; family programs
Gloucester County
Mercer County
Planetarium (Trenton) - at the New Jersey State Museum; planetarium shows on Saturdays & Sundays
Morris County
CCM Planetarium (Randolph) - at the County College of Morris; under renovation
Ocean County
Robert J. Novins Planetarium (Toms River) - at Ocean County College; under renovation until Fall 2010
Somerset County
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