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Air
Victory Museum
S. Jersey Regional Airport
8 Stacy Haines Rd.
Lumberton
609-267-4488
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| The Air Victory
Museum is a non-profit, volunteer assisted organization that
houses a collection of vintage military aircraft, artifacts
and memorabilia. They are certified and approved by the United
States Navy, National Museum of Naval Aviation and NJ State
Agency for surplus Property. They are also the proud recipient
of the New Jersey Governor’s Air and Space Award for outstanding
contributions to Aviation for the year 2000. Their collection
includes a F-104 “Starfighter”; F-4 “Phantom”,
F-86 “Sabre”, A-4 “Skyhawk” (this is painted
in the Blue Angels color scheme); F-14 “Tomcat”; A-7
“Corsair”; RH53 “Sea Stallion” and an E2B
“Hawkeye”. They also have numerous jet engines, military
uniforms, civilian memorabilia, and an extensive research library
and a special section honoring Women in Aviation. The SJR Airport
is an active airport and is home to numerous small aircraft
as well as helicopter flight services. The museum is open Wednesday
through Sunday from 10am to 4pm. . Visitors are advised that
the museum is not climate controlled so they should dress appropriately.
Guided tours are available on Saturdays. For a weekday tour,
please contact the Museum office to be put on the tour schedule. |
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American
Labor Museum
at The Botto House
83 Norwood Street
Haledon
973-595-7953 |
| The home
of Pietro and Maria Botto was established as a national landmark
in 1983, it was the meeting place of over 20,000 strikers during
the 1913 Paterson Silk Strike. The American Labor Museum presents
a diversity of public programs on the heritage of the working
people, sponsors outreach talks to schools, unions, and civic
organizations, offering changing exhibits, monthly cultural
events, free lending library, Saturday Labor Art Classes and
tours. The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday 1-4pm or
by appointment. Tours are approximately 90 minutes in length
and the suggested donation is $2.00 per person - children under
12 are free. Volunteers are welcome to visit to assist the cultural
institution. All donations are tax deductible. |
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Aviation
Hall of Fame Museum
Teterboro Airport
400 Fred Wehran Drive
Teterboro
201-288-6344 |
Home
to the Tri-State Aviation Expo and Wings & Wheels Expo,
the Aviation Hall of Fame Museum offers tours of their 2 story
building which houses a large collection of aircrafts, artifacts
and exhibits. Their parking lot holds one of the only two
Lockheed 402-2 Bushmasters in the US. They have a 55 seat
Skyroom Theatre which is used for lectures, conferences, and
meetings of various groups, including the Civil Air Patrol,
local Flying Clubs, the 99s Organization of Women Pilots,
and other historical groups. Their Hall of Fame Room features
some of the greatest names in aviation, and all of these honorees
have a NJ connection. The Great Room houses the museum's larger
artifacts, including the Curtiss Wright J-5 Whirlwind engine,
used by Charles Lindbergh, and the XLR-24, used in the Bell
X-2. The Great Room also has sections dedicated to the various
aspects of aviation, including space travel, and lighter-than-air
flight. The M.A.S.H. Exhibit is the only one of its kind in
the United States, and is dedicated to the veterans of the
Korean War with a collection of military vehicles, a Bell
47C helicopter, and a replica surgical suite complete with
1950s vintage medical equipment. Visitors can board the museum's
Martin 202 airliner, or check out the cockpit of the museum's
Bell AH-1S 'Cobra' attack helicopter. The second floor offers
an overhead view of the Great Room as well as the 'Balloon
to the Moon Room' with their replica control tower. Children
can 'direct' air traffic while listening to actual radio communications
between Teterboro Tower and dozens of aircraft. Visitors can
also see the 'Women in Aviation' exhibit, including a short
film narrated by 5-time World Aerobatic Champion Patti Wagstaff.
Their gift shop has books, T-shirts and caps, toys for the
kids, keychains, and limited edition first day covers for
the stamp collector in the family. They are open to the public
Tuesday through Sunday, from 10am to 4pm. The museum is closed
to the public on Mondays. During
the Winter months, the museum follows the same schedule as
the Bergen County School System. Thus, if the schools are
closed due to inclement weather, chances are the museum will
be as well. Please call in advance if you have any doubts.
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Battleship
New Jersey
on the Camden Waterfront
Camden
866-877-6262
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| The
USS New Jersey completed her Final Voyage home from Bremerton,
Washington to the former Philadelphia Naval Ship Yard, arriving
there appropriately enough, on Veteran's Day 1999. The Battleship
New Jersey, our Nation's most decorated battleship, is now a
floating museum on the Delaware River, along the Camden Waterfront
across from Center City Philadelphia. History comes to life
as visitors experience a two-hour guided tour through the Iowa-class
ship, one of the largest battleships ever built. They have a
museum shop which is the only place where you can purchase official
Battleship NJ merchandise. Check their website for special events.
Group rates are available. |
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Franklin
Mineral Museum
32 Evans Street
Franklin
973-827-3481 |
| The
Franklin Mineral Museum has the World's Largest systematic collections
of Franklin-Sterling Hill and world wide mineral specimens on
public display. The museum is separated into several different
rooms. The Fluorescent Room houses various ores and minerals
and mixes regular light and short wave ultra violet rays which
produces brilliant and fascinating colors. The Minerals &
Mining Room is a replica mine which shows the operation of mining
zinc ore, constructed with the actual timber, rails, ore carts,
drilling equipment and scoops used earlier in the century. The
Franklin Tunnel displays over 2,000 mineral specimens with a
description, the mining methods used and their rarity. The multi-section
Jensen Wing, their newest section, contains the Wilfred Welsh
natural history collections of fossils, native American relics,
rocks and minerals. The fossils include fish, dinosaur footprints,
shells, bones, skulls, and petrified wood. The native American
section includes NJ finds, Western bead work and pottery. The
rock collection contains well over 4,000 specimens. |
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The
Hermitage
335 North Franklin Turnpike
Ho-Ho-Kus
201-445-8311
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| A
National Historic Landmark host to Washington during the Revolutionary
War as well as the wedding place of Aaron Burr. It appears today
as it was remodeled in 1847-48 by the noted architect, William
H. Ranlett, and is a significant example of the Gothic Revival
style. The Friends of the Hermitage, Inc. was established to
restore, maintain and interpret The Hermitage, along with its
grounds and outbuildings. Located on almost 5 acres of lawn
shaded by centuries-old trees, the site is on both the State
and National Registers of Historic Places. The 14 room Gothic
Revival home was built in 1847-48 and incorporates portions
of an historic 18th century house complete with costumes &
textiles, personal accessories, linens, furniture, decorative
arts, Victorian period household items, toys, games and recreation.
The museum is open year round and guided public tours of the
museum are offered Wednesday through Sunday from 1pm to 4pm
with last tour starting at 3:15pm. The museum is closed legal
holidays and the day after Thanksgiving. Group discounts are
available. |
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USGA Golf House Museum & Library
Route 40
Far Hills
908-234-2300 |
| An
elegant Georgian colonial mansion providing a vast array of
golf related artwork, ceramics, trophies, medals, golf clubs
and books. A variety of exhibits trace the evolution of the
game from its earliest antecedents to the present. Equipment
and artifacts are donated by many of golf's greatest champions.
The library houses over 10,000 volumes on golf which is the
largest such collection in the world. A Compact Disc Interactive
provides visitors with the opportunity to test their knowledge
of golf history and rules, relive golf's great moments or play
the mysterious 18th hole. Adjacent to the Golf House is the
Research and Test Center which includes displays of the game's
implements, interactive videos and a demonstration on testing
procedures used to evaluate today's golf equipment, including
"Iron Byron", a ball testing robot. |
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Liberty
Hall Museum
1003 Morris Avenue
Union
908-527-0400
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| Built on
the eve of the Revolution, Liberty Hall is associated with many
of the events and individuals that have shaped our nation's
destiny. Home to the prominent Livingston and Kean families,
the saga of Liberty Hall includes the stories of men, women
and children from many lands and many eras, stories that are
waiting to be discovered. A chronicle of New Jersey history,
glimpsed through the doors of one very special house. Access
to the Liberty Hall House Museum is through guided tours on
a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors may take self-guided
tours of the Carriage House and the Gardens. There is a 10 minute
orientation film. Facilities include a museum shop, picnic area
and parking. They are open from April-December, Wednesday to
Saturday from 10-4, Sunday 12-4 and closed January through March.
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Museum of Early Trades & Crafts
9 Main Street
Madison
973-377-2982 |
The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts is a non-profit educational institution with a mission: To enhance the understanding and appreciation of America’s past by presenting and interpreting the history, culture and lives of ordinary people through exhibition and demonstration of the trades and crafts practiced in New Jersey from its earliest settlement. |
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Monmouth
Museum
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft
732-747-2266 |
Accredited from the American Association
of Museums, the Monmouth Museum is a center for education
and culture, and a focal point for dynamic ideas, the Museum
features changing exhibitions and programs which appeal to
a variety of interests. Exhibitions showcase all artistic
expressions as well as cultural and scientific phenomena.
The Becker Children's Wing and the Wonder Wing provide interactive
learning for young visitors. Some exhibitions present fascinating
looks at local history, flora and fauna. Others, like animated
prehistoric beasts, bring ancient epochs to life. Their festive
holiday displays draw thousands of visitors. Free parking.
Group tours and birthday parties are available. |
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Montclair
Art Museum
3 South Mountain Avenue
Montclair
973-746-5555 |
| The
Museum has a respected national and international reputation
for its fine collection of American art and Native American
art and artifacts. Included are approximately 15,000 objects,
more than 600 of which represent the development of American
painting from the mid-18th century to the present. The collection
also encompasses works on paper, and sculpture. The extensive
Native American holdings of some 6,000 objects, represents the
cultural development of various peoples in the Plains, Southwest,
California Intermountain, Northwest, and Eastern Woodlands regions
of North America, with particularly distinguished examples of
baskets and jewelry. |
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The
Morris Museum
6 Normandy Heights Road
Morristown
973-971-3700 |
| Originally
formed in 1913 by a collection of objects for display in a curio
cabinet at the Morristown Neighborhood House, the Morris Museum
is now the 3rd largest museum in New Jersey and currently consists
of approximately 48,000 objects. The Museum’s growing collection
of fine art is composed of European and American Paintings from
the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries, as well as contemporary
prints, drawings, sculpture and photographs. The Costume and
textile collection consists of clothing and accessories for
women, men, and children, as well as American quilts, samplers
and lace. The doll and toy collection, spans the 19th and 20th
centuries and includes a collection of children’s furniture.
The anthropology collection consists of ethnographic and archaeological
specimens from Native American, Oceanic, African, Asian and
North and South American cultures. The natural science collection
includes vertebrates and invertebrates (including live animals)
anthropoids, mollusks, mammals, birds, and reptiles. The Museum’s
largest collection is in geology and paleontology, which focuses
largely on the minerals of New Jersey and regional dinosaur
remains. |
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The
Newark Museum
49 Washington Street
Newark
800-7MUSEUM
973-596-6550
973-596-6529 |
| The
not for profit Newark Museum was founded in 1909 and today is
the largest museum complex in New Jersey. They underwent a $23
million renovation in 1989 and houses 80 beautifully designed
galleries including American Painting and Sculptures, Decorative
Arts, Africa, The Americas and The Pacific, Classical Art, Arts
of Asia, Numismatics and the Sciences. The Ballantine House,
a restored 1885 mansion which is a National Historic Landmark
is also on the premises. In addition, the Dreyfuss Planetarium,
a mini zoo, gift shops, a cafe, an auditorium and a sculpture
garden are on the grounds.The Museum Shop features a variety
of fine quality gifts from around the world for individuals
and their homes. The Junior Shop features a wide range of educational
toys and books to stimulate the minds of young artists and scientists. |
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NJ
Naval Museum
78 River Street
Hackensack
201-342-3268 |
The
NJ Naval Museum offers tours aboard the USS Link 297 - a 2500
ton, 312 feet long BALAO class fleet submarine used during
World War II. Other exhibits and artifacts include items such
as a Patrol Boat Riverine which is the only one in the Northeastern
United States, Japanese Kaiten IIs (WWII Japanese suicide
torpedo), WWII German Seahund 2 man coastal defense submarines,
sand from Imo-Jima and more. Guided
tours of the LING are available for a small fee. The last
tour start time is 3:30 PM. Admission to the museum building
and grounds are free. They also offer "Be a Captain For
a Day" birthday parties, a Sleepover program for scouts
and students which offers groups the opportunity to spend
the night aboard the USS Link 297. Group discounts are available.
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NJ
State Museum
205 West State Street
Trenton
609-292-6464 |
| Established
in 1895, the New Jersey State Museum features a four level building
that collects, exhibits and interprets natural history, archaeology,
ethnology, cultural history and fine art. The first level is
devoted to changing exhibitions. Other galleries allocated for
short-term exhibitions are devoted to showcasing New Jersey
Arts, as well as the New Jersey State Museum's permanent collections.
The second floor and lower levels feature the natural history
of New Jersey, and selections of fine arts, cultural history,
archaeology and ethnology. An adjacent 416-seat auditorium and
an adjoining 150 seat state of the art Planetarium are also
on the grounds. The museum offers hands on workshops, talks,
gallery walks, demonstrations, performing arts events, children's
theatre, group tours and planetarium sky shows. |
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NJ
State Police Museum & Learning Center
Route 175
West Trenton
609-882-2000 |
| A
museum featuring memorabilia from top crimes that took place
in New Jersey, including the Lindbergh case. Many interactive
exhibits including a crime scene where you try to determine
the specifics of the murder. |
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Northlandz
Great American Railway & Doll Museum
495 Route 202
Flemington
908-782-4022 |
| Bruce
Zaccagnino began building a railway lover's paradise in 1972.
Today, Northlandz consists of 6 separate tours all under one
roof. The Great American Railway is a one mile tour following
125 trains running through 3 1/2 story mountains, valleys, cities,
villages and over 4000 hand-crafted buildings. Over 300 bridges,
including the longest at 40 feet, are stretched out on over
8 miles of this track. La Peep Dollhouse is a 94 room doll mansion
with an indoor swimming pool, ballroom with doggie band and
a two-story library. The Doll Museum has a collection of over
150 special dolls from around the world. The American Music
Hall houses a 2,000 pipe organ in a 250 seat theater which plays
several times each day. The Art Gallery is home to 250 paintings
and works of art by over 100 galleries. The Club Car Cafe is
new and includes numerous munchies from Nathan's Hot Dogs to
Ice Cream. |
The Noyes Museum of Art
733 Lily Lake Road
Oceanville, NJ 08231
609-652-8848
The Noyes Museum of Art, just 15 minutes from Atlantic City, New Jersey wonderfully blends artistic creations with a beautiful natural setting. Opened in 1983, The Noyes Museum was the vision of entrepreneurs Fred W. Noyes, Jr. and Ethel Noyes, who also created the Historic Towne of Smithville. The Noyeses were avid collectors of art and antiques. An academically-trained artist, Fred Noyes reflected his love of South Jersey\'s natural features in his artwork. The Museum\'s permanent collection contains many of the Noyeses\' paintings and personal collections.Today, the Noyes Museum maintains our founders\' dedication to preserving, interpreting and exhibiting the art and cultural heritage of southern New Jersey. As the only art museum in the region, The Noyes seeks to serve residents and visitors by presenting stimulating exhibitions and programs. The Noyes Museum displays a growing collection of American fine and folk art, an exceptional collection of vintage bird decoys, and outstanding special exhibitions featuring works by leading regional and national artists, plus programs, workshops and community events.
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Old
Barrack's Museum
Barrack Street
Trenton
609-396-1776 |
| The Old Barracks
Museum, originally built in 1758 to house troops during the
French and Indian War, is best remembered for its role in the
1776 and 1777 Battles of Trenton during the Revolutionary War.
The Old Barracks was first opened as a museum in 1902 by a group
of patriotic women who purchased the building and enlisted the
help of several patriotic societies to help run the operation.
The museum is an educational institution dedicated to interpreting
American culture and the history of Colonial and Revolutionary
New Jersey. They offer group tours, walk-in tours for individuals
or small groups, a summer day camp and a new youth group "Camp-In"
where children have a hands on experience of a colonial soldier
and spend the night in the Barracks. The museum is open daily
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Dec. 24-25, Jan.1
and Easter. |
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Ripley's
Believe It or Not! Museum
New York Avenue and the Boardwalk
Atlantic City
609-347-2001 |
| A
bizarre museum featuring a variety of unusual and "unbelievable"
items. Some of these include an 8'11" man with a size 37AA
shoe, a cathedral which was one of 21 hand-crafted rooms in
George Tomasco's miniature chateau, a double eyed man from China,
a stringless harp, a shrunken head, a bridge created using over
160,000 match sticks, a 12'10" tire that weighs 12,000
pounds and much more. Many interactive exhibits are on display
during this self-guided tour. The museum is open daily from
May to August, 10am to 10pm and From September to April, Monday
through Friday 11am to 5pm and Saturday/Sunday from 10am to
8pm. |
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Snowmobile
Barn Museum
Dixon Road
Fredon
973-383-1708 |
Housed in a 6,000 square foot
barn the Snowmobile Barn Museum traces over 90 years of snowmobiling
history with a rare and magnificent collection of over 130
sleds and thousands of assorted collectible items such as
toys, ornaments, jewelry, advertisements, and much more. The
entire collection numbers over 400 unique sleds. Many of the
sleds on display are one of a kind snow machines such as a
wooden replica of a 1924 Eliason motorized toboggan, a 1951
12 person Bombardier B12, Play Cat and Ridge Runner which
can be driven over the snow and in the water. Children will
enjoy feeding the farm animals which include pygmy goats,
sheep, a llama, emus, rabbits, guinea hens, chickens and "Frick"
the duck. If you’re interested in viewing the collection
or for more information, please call between the hours of
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A suggested donation would be appreciated.
Be sure to visit their unique gift shop before you depart.
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Sterling
Hill Mining Museum
30 Plant Street
Ogdensburg
973-209-7212 |
| Sterling
Hill, named after Lord Sterling who owned the property from
1761-1776, is a world famous 30 acre underground zinc mine located
in Northwestern NJ. It is one of only two mines that make up
one of the most renowned mining districts in the world, representing
two centuries of American mining history, technology, mining
law and the earth sciences. Over 340 minerals can be found in
the district including Zincite, Willemite and Franklinite. 10%
of all of those minerals know are present here, which is a world
record for the number of species from a single locality. The
non-profit museum has been listed on the Register of Historic
Sites since 1991. The museum offers a 30 minute presentation
in the exhibit hall followed by a 90 minute mine tour. Please
be advised that the mine is a mere 56 degrees year round. Located
outside of the mine is the Discovery Rock Center which is a
big field of rocks imported from the around the tri state area.
Visitors participate in a search and find and get to keep the
6 rocks as their reward. A concession stand and fully stocked
gift shop are located on the premises and indoor and outdoor
picnic tables are available. |
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US
Bicycle Hall of Fame
145 West Main Street
Somerville
908-722-3620 |
The US Bicycle Hall of Fame offers
historical photographs, trophies, medals, newspaper clippings,
videos and memorabilia relating to competitive and recreation
cycling. They have inducted over 100 persons and many of inductees
themselves have donated many of these items and over the years,
friends, family members and acquaintances have also contributed
items to preserve the memories of the cycling greats from
the United States. The Hall of Fame will ensure that these
mementos, reflecting over 100 years of the cycling sport,
will receive proper care to be shared with the entire cycling
community for many years to come. Hours are Tuesday through
Friday, 10AM to 4PM, Saturday, 10AM to 3PM (Seasonal) and
By Appointment. |
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Yogi
Berra Museum & Learning Center
on the campus of Montclair
State University
8 Quarry Road
Little Falls
973-655-2377 |
| Permanent
and rotating exhibits about baseball and Yankee history as well
as Yogi Berra's storied career. The Museum serves as a dynamic
educational facility in the area with topical programs for all
ages and a rich variety of interests. They are open Wednesday
through Sunday, Noon to 5 p.m. Closed on all major holidays
as well as from December 24 through January 8. The Museum is
open 7 days a week for special events, tours, private and/or
corporate parties. Members and children under 5 admitted free. |
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