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1841 Kennedy Blvd.
Jersey
City, 07305
(201)547-5262
Admission Free
Museum traces history and accomplishments of African-Americans, with special
emphasis on New Jersey. Located in Greenville Public Library.
From Turnpike: Exit 14, follow Newark Bay Extension (Bayonne/Jersey City) to
Exit 14A; stay to the right through the toll plaza and make the first right onto E. 53 St.; go one block and turn right on
Broadway; continue on Broadway (becomes Garfield Ave. in Jersey City) 1/2 mile; take second left after crossing under Turnpike
onto Gates Ave.; go two blocks on Gates Ave. to end; turn right on Old Bergen Rd. and go 3/4 mile to end; turn right on
Kennedy Blvd. and go two blocks to library.
83 Norwood St.
Haledon, 07508
(973)595-7953
Open Wednesday thru Saturday, 1-4PM
Admission Adults $5, Children under 12 Free
Museum of working class and labor history in national landmark house
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 155P, merge onto NJ 19 North and continue 2 miles, exit to I-80 West (Delaware Water
Gap); continue west 3 miles on I-80 to Exit 55B; merge onto Union Blvd. and continue 2 1/2 miles to end; turn left and go 1/2
mile on West Broadway to fourth light; make sharp right onto Barbour St.; take
second left onto Mason Ave., one block to house.
Southbound, Exit 159,
merge onto I-80 West (Paterson) and continue 7 miles to Exit 55B, then follow northbound
directions.
From I-80:
Eastbound, Exit 54, turn left and go 1/2 mile on Minnisink Rd. to end;
turn right and go 1/2 mile on Totowa Rd. to first light; turn left and go 2 miles on Union Blvd. to end; turn left and go 1/2
mile on West Broadway to fourth light; make sharp right onto Barbour St.; take
second left onto Mason Ave., one block to house.
Westbound, Exit 55B,
then follow Parkway North directions.
400 Fred Wehran Dr.
Teterboro, 07608
(201)288-6344
Open Tuesday thru Sunday, 10AM-4PM
Admission Adults $7, Children 5 and older, Senior citizens, Military personnel with
ID, $4
Hall of Fame and museum featuring history of aviation in New Jersey
From Turnpike: At northern end, exit to US 46 West and continue 2 miles on US 46 to
eighth light (including two lights at Bergen Tpk.); turn left on Fred Wehran Dr. to
end.
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 157, merge onto US 46 East and continue 4 miles
to fifth traffic light; turn right on Fred Wehran Dr. to end.
Southbound, Exit 163, merge onto NJ 17 South and continue 5 miles;
exit on left to US 46 East (George Washington Bridge); merge onto US 46 and continue 1/2 mile
to second traffic light; turn right on Fred Wehran Dr. to end.
From I-80: Use local lanes, Exit 65
Eastbound, turn right on North St. to end; turn left on Green St. to
end; merge onto US 46 East and go 1/4 mile to second traffic light; turn right on
Fred Wehran Dr. to end.
Westbound, turn left on Wesley St. to end; turn left on Green St. to
end, then follow Eastbound directions.
From I-95 (Northern section):
Southbound, Exit 68, follow signs for US 46 West, then follow Turnpike directions.
280 High St.
Closter, 07624
(201)768-0286
Open Saturday, Sunday, 1-5PM
Admission Free
Museum founded to preserve the works of sculptor and Closter resident Abram
Belskie offers periodic exhibitions of works by varied artists.
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 168, turn right on Washington Ave. and continue 2 miles to end in Westwood; turn right
on Broadway and continue as road curves left and becomes Old Hook Rd. for 3 miles, passing Oradell Reservoir; in Closter,
Old Hook Rd. becomes High St.; continue 1/2 mile to museum.
Southbound, Exit 166, turn right on Highland Ave. and proceed to end; turn right on Linwood Ave.
and continue 1/4 mile to end; turn left on Pascack Rd. and continue 1 1/2 miles to third light; turn right on Washington Ave. and
continue 1 1/2 miles into Westwood, then follow Northbound directions.
8 Quarry Rd.
Little Falls, 07424
(973)655-2378
Open Wednesday thru Sunday, 12Noon-5PM
Admission Adults $6, Students $4
Museum adjacent to minor-league ballpark offers sports exhibits and educational programs designed to foster sportsmanship
and enhance diversity. On campus of Montclair State University.
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 153B, merge onto NJ 3 West and continue 3/4 mile; get into middle lane and after passing
under US 46, exit to Valley Rd./Montclair/Paterson (watch for traffic exiting from US 46); at end of ramp, turn right, then
make U-turn to left, following signs for Montclair; merge onto Valley Rd. southbound and continue 1/4 mile; bear right at
entrance to Montclair State University and follow road to museum at top of hill.
Southbound, Exit 154, merge onto US 46 West and continue 1 1/4 miles, exit to Valley Rd./Montclair/
Paterson (watch for traffic exiting from NJ 3), then follow Northbound directions above.
From I-80:
Eastbound, Exit 53, merge onto US 46 East and continue 3 3/4 miles, exit to Clove Rd./Montclair
State University; go 1/2 mile on Clove Rd. to Montclair State University entrance; turn left and follow signs for Yogi
Berra Stadium to museum.
Westbound, Exit 62, merge onto Garden State Pkwy Southbound and continue 4 miles to Exit 154, then
follow Parkway Southbound directions above.
Parkway and I-80 West traffic, if Valley Rd. entrance is closed, continue to first light; turn
right on Normal Ave., pass main entrance and continue to next light; turn right on Upper Mountain Ave. and go 1/4 mile;
bear right on Clove Rd. to campus entrance; turn right and follow signs to Yogi Berra Stadium and museum.
705 Kinderkamack Rd.
Oradell, 07649
(201)261-0012
Open Wednesday thru Friday, 10AM-4PM, Saturday, Sunday, 2-5PM
Promotes conservation through exhibition of art picturing wildlife and the
natural world.
From Parkway: Exit 165, follow signs for Oradell, continue 3 miles on Ridgewood Ave. (becomes
Oradell Ave.) to fourth light (excluding blinker); turn left and go 3/4 mile on Kinderkamack Rd.
Main St. and Lakeside Ave.
West Orange, 07052
(973)736-0550
Glenmont is now open for tours, Friday thru Sunday, 12Noon-4PM; Edison Laboratory is currently closed for extensive
rehabilitation.
Laboratory of Thomas A. Edison, where he developed many of his contributions
to society. Edison's home, Glenmont, may also be toured.
To Glenmont:
From Parkway: Exit 145, merge onto I-280 West (West Orange) and continue 2 miles to Exit 10, then follow I-280 Westbound directions below.
From I-280:
Eastbound, Exit 9, turn left on Mt. Pleasant Ave. and go to first light; turn left on Main St. and go to first light;
turn left into Llewellyn Park; stop at gatehouse, then continue straight on Park Way to Glen Ave.; turn right on Glen Ave. and continue to
Honeysuckle Ave.; turn left on Honeysuckle Ave. to house on left.
Westbound, Exit 10, turn right on Northfield Ave. and continue to first light; turn left on Main St. and continue to second
light; turn left into Llewellyn Park; stop at gatehouse, then continue straight on Park Way to Glen Ave.; turn right on Glen Ave. and continue to
Honeysuckle Ave.; turn left on Honeysuckle Ave. to house on left.
1588 Palisade Ave.
Fort Lee, 08024
(201)592-3580
Open Saturday, Sunday, 12Noon-4PM
Museum housing artifacts and exhibits pertaining to Fort Lee is located in early 20th-century Judge Moore House, which stands
on the site of the encampment of Washington's troops during their defense of Fort Lee.
From I-95 (Northern Section): Northbound, Use Local Lanes, Exit 73, merge onto Bruce Reynolds Blvd. (Bridge
Plaza South) and continue 1/4 mile past Center Ave. and Lemoine Ave. to third light; turn right on Martha Washington Way and continue 1/4 mile to
Main St.; cross Main St. and continue 1/4 mile on Palisade Ave. to museum.
Southbound, Exit 73, follow signs for Hudson Terrace/Fort Lee; at end of ramp, turn right on
Hudson Terr., cross under George Washington Bridge to first light; follow traffic onto Bigler St. and stay in right lane; at end,
turn right on Main St. and go 1/4 mile to first light; turn left on Palisade Ave. and go 1/4 mile to museum.
971 Valley Rd.
Clifton, 07013
(973)744-5707
Open March-December, Sunday, 2-4PM
Farmhouse occupied by the Hamilton family for over 100 years is the setting for exhibits depicting various stages in the development of life in Clifton.
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 153B, merge onto NJ 3 West and get into center lane, then continue 1 mile to US 46 junction; stay to right and exit to Valley Rd./Montclair/Paterson (watch for traffic exiting from US 46); at end of ramp, turn right, then make U-turn to left, following signs for Montclair; merge onto Valley Rd. southbound and continue 1/4 mile to museum.
Southbound, Exit 154, merge onto US 46 West and continue 1 1/4 miles, exit to Valley Rd./Montclair/Paterson (watch for traffic exiting from NJ 3); at end of ramp, turn right, then make U-turn to left, following signs for Montclair; merge onto Valley Rd. southbound and continue 1/4 mile to museum.
1301 Hudson St.
Hoboken, 07030
(201)656-2240
Open Tuesday thru Thursday, 2-7PM; Friday, 1-5PM; Saturday, Sunday, 12Noon-5PM
Museum displays varied artifacts pertaining to the colorful history of
Hoboken
From Turnpike:
Northbound, Exit 16E, Southbound, Exit 17,
merge onto NJ 495 East (Lincoln Tunnel); continue on NJ 495 1 1/4 miles, exit to Weehawken/Hoboken
(Last Exit in New Jersey); continue along frontage road, crossing Pleasant Ave., to end at Blvd.
East; turn right and go 1 mile on Blvd. East (becomes Park Ave.) into Hoboken to fifth light; turn left on 14
St. and go four blocks to third light; turn right on Hudson St. and go 1 block to museum.
350 Montgomery St.
Jersey City, 07302
(201)413-0303
Open Wednesday thru Friday, 11AM-5PM; Saturday, 12Noon-5PM
Admission Adults $4, Students/Seniors $2; free admission Thursday 5-8PM
Museum features art and history exhibits concerning Jersey City and the
Hudson County area.
From Turnpike: Exit 14, follow Newark Bay Extension (Bayonne/Jersey City) 7
miles through toll plaza, exit to Columbus Dr./Jersey City; from ramp, merge onto Center St. and continue
across Montgomery St. to end; turn right on Christopher Columbus Dr. and continue to the second light; turn
right on Varick St. and continue 3 blocks; turn right on Montgomery St. to museum.
318 Kearny Ave.
Kearny, 07032
(201)998-2666
Open September thru June, Wednesday, 6:30-7:30PM, Saturday, 10AM-12Noon
Admission Free
Museum housed in the Kearny Public Library displays memorabilia of the
city.
From Turnpike: Exit 15W, stay to the right through the toll plaza, enter I-280 West and
take Exit 17B (Kearny); merge onto Co. 508 west (Harrison Ave.) and continue 1/2 mile; turn right
on Schuyler Ave. and continue 1/2 mile to fourth light; turn left on Bergen Ave. and go 1/2 mile to third light; turn right on Kearny Ave.
and go 1/4 mile to museum in Kearny Public Library.
From I-280:
Eastbound, Exit 16, take first left onto Cleveland Ave. and continue 1/3 mile to third
light; turn left on Frank Rodgers Blvd. and continue 1 mile (Rodgers Blvd. becomes Kearny Ave.) to library.
Westbound, Exit 17B, then follow Turnpike directions above.
91 Crane Ave.
Rutherford, 07070
(201)935-1175
Open Jan.-June, Sept.-Dec., Monday, Wednesday,
Saturday, 1-4PM, Sunday, 2-4PM; July-Aug., Monday thru Thursday, 1-4PM, Sunday,
2-4PM
Admission Adults $2, Children 5-12 $1
Regional museum features exhibits on the history and decorative arts of the
Hackensack Meadowlands area
From Turnpike: Exit 16W, merge onto NJ 3 West and continue 1 1/4 miles, exit to NJ 17 North; stay to right
on ramp and exit to Service Rd.; turn left on Service Rd. and cross over NJ 17 (don't take NJ 17 North ramp); continue 1/2 mile to
first light; turn right on Orient Way and go two blocks; turn right on Crane Ave. and continue three blocks to
museum on left, just before T intersection
(park on Crane Ave.).
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 153A, Southbound, Exit 153,
merge onto NJ 3 East and go 4 miles; after crossing Passaic River, take second exit (Ridge Rd.); turn
left onto Rutherford Ave. and continue 1/2 mile to second light; turn left on Orient Way, cross
over NJ 3, pass light at Barrows Ave.; take second right onto Crane Ave. and go three
blocks to museum on left, just before T intersection (park on Crane Ave.).
3 S. Mountain Ave.
Montclair, 07042
(973)746-5555
Open Wednesday thru Sunday, 12Noon-5PM
Admission Adults $12, Seniors/Children 12 and older $10.
Art museum featuring American and Native American art; also concerts and film
series
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 145, merge onto I-280 West and continue 3 1/2 miles to Exit
8B; merge onto Co. 577 North (Prospect Ave.), continue 2 miles on Co. 577 to seventh light (Bloomfield
Ave.); turn right and go 1/2 mile on Bloomfield Ave. to third light; turn right on S. Mountain
Ave.
Southbound, Exit 151, turn right on Watchung Ave. and go 2 1/4 miles to N.
Mountain Ave.; turn left on N. Mountain Ave. and continue 1 mile to Bloomfield Ave.; continue
across Bloomfield Ave., museum on left.
From I-280: Exit 8B, merge onto Co. 577 North (Prospect Ave.); continue 2 miles on Co. 577 to seventh
light; turn right on Bloomfield Ave. (Co. 506) and go 1/2 mile to third light; turn right on S.
Mountain Ave.
599 Valley Health Plaza
Paramus, 07652
(201)262-5151
Open Monday thru Friday, 10AM-6PM; Saturday, Sunday, Oct. 1-Apr. 30, 10AM-6PM, May 1-Sept. 30,
10AM-5PM
Admission $10
Museum designed for children up to first grade features 30 areas of hands-on
exhibits
From Parkway: Exit 165, follow signs for Ridgewood, continue 1/2 mile on Ridgewood
Ave. to second light; turn left and go 1/4 mile on Winters Ave.; turn right on Valley Health
Plaza.
52 Park Pl.
Newark, 07102
(973)596-8500
Open Tuesday thru Saturday, 10AM-5PM
Suggested donation $4
Museum and research library focusing on the history of the state of New
Jersey
From Turnpike: Exit 15W, after passing toll booths, continue west 3 miles on I-280 to Exit 15A (NJ 21/
Downtown); stay to left on ramp, following signs to NJ 21 South; at end of ramp, turn right and go 3/4 mile on NJ 21 South (McCarter Hwy.) to light
at Raymond Blvd.; turn right on Raymond Blvd. and continue to second light; make sharp right onto Park Pl.;
entrance to Military Park parking garage is on left, historical society building on right.
From Parkway: Exit 145, merge onto I-280 East (Newark/Harrison) and continue 3 miles to Exit 15; follow
signs for NJ 21 South; at end of ramp, turn right and go 3/4 mile on NJ 21 South (McCarter Hwy.) to light
at Raymond Blvd.; turn right on Raymond Blvd. and continue to second light; make sharp right onto Park Pl.;
entrance to Military Park parking garage is on left, historical society building on right.
From I-280:
Eastbound, Exit 15, follow Parkway directions above, Westbound,
Exit 15A, follow Turnpike directions above.
78 River St.
Hackensack, 07601
(201)342-3268
Open Saturday, Sunday, 10AM-4PM (last tour begins 3:15PM)
Museum admission Free; U.S.S. Ling tours, Adults $8, Children under 12 $3
Museum is housed in U.S.S. Ling, a restored World War II submarine
From Turnpike: At northern end, follow signs for I-80 (local lanes),
continue west 2 miles on I-80 to Exit 66, then follow I-80 Westbound directions below.
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 159, merge onto I-80 East (George Washington Bridge) and
continue 4 miles (use local
lanes) to Exit 66, then follow I-80 Eastbound directions below.
Southbound, Exit 163, merge onto NJ 17 South and continue 4 miles, exit to I-80
East (New York); merge onto I-80 East and continue 1 1/2 miles (use local lanes)
to Exit 66, then follow I-80 Eastbound directions below.
From I-80: Use local lanes. Exit 66,
Eastbound, turn left on Vreeland Ave. and continue to end; turn left on Hudson St., cross
under I-80 to first light; turn right on E. Kennedy St. and continue to end; turn left and go 1/2 mile on River St.
Westbound, turn right on Kennedy St. and continue to end; turn left and go
1/2 mile on River St.
49 Washington St., Box 540
Newark, 07101
(973)596-6550
Open Wednesday thru Friday, 12Noon-5PM; Oct. 1-June 30, Saturday, Sunday, 10AM-5PM; July 1-Sept. 30, Saturday, Sunday, 12Noon-5PM
Admission Adults $10, Children, Seniors, Students $6
Planetarium, Adults $3, Children, Seniors, Students $2
Museum of art, science and industry, also sculpture garden, planetarium and
Junior Museum
From Turnpike: Exit 15W, merge onto I-280 West and continue 3 miles to Exit 15A, then follow I-280 Westbound directions below.
From Parkway: Exit 145, merge onto I-280 East (Newark/Harrison) and continue 2 miles to Exit 15, then follow I-280 Eastbound directions below.
From I-280:
Eastbound, Exit 15, follow signs for
NJ 21 South; turn right on NJ 21 South (McCarter Hwy.), and continue to second traffic light; turn right on Bridge St.
and continue to end; turn left on Broad
St., keep right and make quick right onto Washington Pl.; take first left onto Halsey
St., then first right onto Central Ave., then first right onto Washington St., keep left
for parking lot.
Westbound, Exit 15A, keep right on exit ramp and continue on Grant St. to end,
following signs for Broad St.; turn left on Broad St. and go 1/2 mile to Washington Park on right; at far end of Washington
Park turn right onto Washington Pl.; take first left onto Halsey St.; turn
right onto Central Ave. and go one block; turn right onto Washington St. and get into far left lane (Washington St. is one way) for parking lot.
65 Church St.
Nutley, 07110
(973)667-1528
Open 1st and 3rd Sundays, 2-4PM
Exhibits of Nutley history include military artifacts and memorabilia of one-time resident Annie Oakley.
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 150, turn right on Hoover Ave. and continue 1/4 mile to end; turn left on Joralemon St., which changes to Bloomfield Ave., and continue 1 mile through two traffic lights; turn right on Church St. and continue 1/4 mile to museum.
Southbound, Exit 153, merge onto NJ 3 East and continue 3/4 mile, exit to NJ 7/Passaic Ave/Nutley/Passaic; take first right on ramp to Ward St., then continue straight to end; turn left on Passaic Ave. (NJ 7 South) and continue 1/2 mile (name changes to Cathedral Ave., then curves to the left and becomes Kingsland St.) to first light; turn right on Franklin Ave. and continue 1 mile; turn right on Church St. and continue 1/4 mile to museum.
19 Ridge Ave.
Park Ridge, 07656
(201)573-0307
Open Wednesday, 10AM-12Noon, Sunday, 1-4PM
Admission Free
Museum displays artifacts relating to domestic life and commercial ventures
in the Pascack Valley
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 172, turn right and go 1 3/4 miles on Grand Ave. to
Pascack Rd.; turn right on Pascack Rd. and go 1/2 mile to Ridge Ave. (eighth right); turn right to
museum.
Southbound, Schoolhouse Rd. exit; turn left and go 1 1/2 miles on Schoolhouse Rd.
(becomes Spring Valley Rd. in New Jersey) to Grand Ave.; turn left and go 1 mile on Grand Ave. to Pascack Rd., then follow
Northbound directions
2 Market St.
Paterson, 07501
(973)321-1260
Open Tuesday thru Friday, 10AM-4PM, Saturday and Sunday, 12:30PM-4:30PM
Admission Adults $2
Museum highlighting the development of the first planned industrial city in
America. Includes early submarines and firearms collection. In Great Falls
Historic District.
From I-80:
Eastbound, Exit 57B, exit to Grand St.; turn left and go two blocks on
Grand St. to second light; turn right and go two blocks on Spruce St. to first light; turn right on Market St. to
parking lot.
Westbound, Exit 57C, turn left and go two blocks on Main St. to Grand St.; turn left
and go 4 blocks on Grand St. to Spruce St.; turn right and go 2 blocks on Spruce St. to first light, right on
Market St. to parking lot.
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 155P, continue north 2 miles on NJ 19; at end,
exit to Grand St.; turn left and go 2 blocks on Grand St. to Spruce St.; turn right and go 2 blocks on Spruce St. to
first light; turn right on Market St. to parking lot.
Southbound, Exit 159, merge onto I-80 West (Paterson) and continue 3 1/2 miles on I-80 to Exit 57C,
then follow I-80 westbound directions above.
Paul Robeson Galleries, Newark
350 Dr Martin Luther King Blvd.
Newark, 07102
(973)353-1610
Open Monday thru Wednesday, 10AM-5PM; Thursday, 12Noon-7PM
Admission Free
Museum on Rutgers University's Newark campus offers changing art exhibitions.
From Parkway: Exit 145, merge onto I-280 East and continue 1 1/2 miles to Exit 14; turn right on Martin Luther King Blvd. and
continue 1/2 mile, through three lights, to Paul Robeson Campus Center.
From Turnpike: Exit 15W, merge onto I-280 West and continue 3 miles to Exit 14B; turn left on State St. to end; turn
left on Martin Luther King Blvd. and continue 1/2 mile, through four lights, to Paul Robeson Campus Center.
From I-280:
Eastbound, Exit 14, then follow Parkway directions.
Westbound, Exit 14B, then follow Turnpike directions.
650 E. Glen Ave.
Ridgewood, 07450
(201)447-3242
Open Saturday 1-3PM, Sunday 2-4PM, Thursday 1-3PM
Admission $5 per person; $10 family
An 1872 schoolhouse houses exhibits of mid- to late-19th century life in the Ridgewood community, including household and farm implements; the school classroom is displayed as it would have looked at the time.
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 163, merge onto NJ 17 North and continue 2 1/2 miles, exit to Linwood Ave. West/Ridgewood; merge onto Linwood Ave. and continue 3/4 mile to second light; turn right on N. Pleasant Ave. and continue 1/2 mile to end; turn right on E. Glen Ave. to museum on right.
Southbound, Exit 166, turn right on Highland Ave. and proceed to end; turn left on Linwood Ave. and continue 3/4 mile to junction with NJ 17; cross over NJ 17 and continue 3/4 mile on Linwood Ave. to second light; turn right on N. Pleasant Ave. and continue 1/2 mile to end; turn right on E. Glen Ave. to museum on right.
23 Bliss Ave.
Tenafly, 07670
(201)894-8611
Open Daily 9AM-5PM
Admission Free
Museum administered by the Society of African Missions of the Roman Catholic
Church displays African artifacts from the museum collection and on loan
From I-95 (Northern section):
Northbound, use local lanes, Exit 71; at end of ramp, keep left, cross Broad Ave. and continue
1/4 mile on Lakeview Ave.; turn right onto Grand Ave. (NJ 93/Co. 501) and go 2 1/2 miles through Englewood, where street
becomes one way (in Englewood, Grand Ave. becomes Engle St.); when street returns to two-way, pass
through traffic light, then take first right onto Bliss Ave.; Society of African
Missions is on the left.
Southbound, Exit 72A to NJ 4 West; continue 1 1/4 miles on NJ 4,
exit to Co. 501 North/Grand Ave./Englewood; turn right on Grand Ave., then follow northbound directions.
1480 Union Valley Rd.
West Milford, 07480
(973)728-1823
Open Saturday, 1-4PM
A renovated Methodist Episcopal church is the home of this museum focused on the history of West Milford Township.
From I-287: Exit 53B, merge onto NJ 23 North and continue 9 miles, exit to Union Valley Rd.; turn right on Union Valley Rd. and continue 7 miles to museum.
Skylands
210 Main St.
Boonton, 07005
(973)402-8840
Open Saturday, 1-4PM
Historic John Taylor Building houses permanent and rotating exhibitions
pertaining to the history of Boonton
From I-287:
Northbound, Exit 44, turn right on Lathrop Ave. to end; turn right on
Main St., cross over I-287 and turn left at light onto ramp to I-287 South; from ramp, turn right into parking lot behind museum.
Southbound, Exit 45, turn left on Myrtle Ave. and go 3/4 mile into Boonton to traffic light at Main St.; cross
Main St. onto I-287 South ramp; from ramp, turn right into parking lot behind museum.
Main St.
Butler, 07405
(973)838-7222
Mailing Address: 1 Ace Rd.
Butler, 07405
Open Saturday, 10AM-2PM
Admission Free
Museum featuring artifacts of local history, particularly 19th and 20th century military items, is housed in the former Butler railroad station.
From I-287: Exit 53, turn left on Paterson-Hamburg Tpk. and continue 1 1/2 miles through Bloomingdale into Butler. Turn left on Main St. and continue 1/2 mile to museum in Butler railroad station on left.
25 Academy St.
Califon, 07830
(908)832-0878
Open May-December, first and third Sundays, 1-3PM
Califon railroad station serves as museum for the town and headquarters for the historical society.
From I-78: Eastbound, Exit 16, Westbound, Exit 17, merge onto NJ 31
North and continue 2 miles; at second light, exit to Co. 513/High Bridge; turn right and continue 7 miles on Co. 513 through High Bridge to Califon;
turn right on Main St. into town, cross river, at fork, bear right on Academy St. to station.
77 E. Blackwell St.
Dover, 07801
(973)366-9060
Open Thursday thru Saturday, 10AM-5PM
Admission $5, Seniors $4
Children's museum offers interactive exhibits of art, science and culture, including a children's art gallery.
From I-80: Eastbound, Exit 35, turn right, Westbound, Exit 35A, merge onto Mount Hope
Ave., Both, continue 1 1/2 miles on Mt. Hope Ave. to light at US 46 (E. McFarlan St.) in Dover; cross US 46
and continue 1/4 mile on N. Bergen St.; turn left on E. Blackwell St. to museum.
32 Evans St.
Franklin, 07416
(973)827-3481
Open March, weekends; April-November, Monday thru Friday, 10AM-4PM, Saturday, 10AM-5PM, Sunday
11AM-5PM
Exhibits, Adults $7, Seniors $5, Children under 13 $4
Rock collecting, Adults $7, Seniors $5, Children $4, poundage fee,
$1/lb.
Combination tour/collecting, Adults $12, Seniors $8, Children $7
Museum features exhibits of minerals, some found only in the immediate area.
Fluorescent mineral collection.
From I-80:
Eastbound, Exit 34, merge onto N. Main St., continue 1/2 mile; merge onto NJ 15 North and continue 10 miles, exit to Co.
517/Sparta/Franklin; turn right on Co. 517 North and continue north 5
miles to T intersection at NJ 23; turn left (north) and go 1/4 mile on NJ 23 to first light; turn left on Franklin Ave. (Co. 631) and go 1/2 mile; turn
right on Buckwheat Rd. and go 1 block; turn left on Evans St. to museum.
Westbound, Exit 53, merge onto NJ 23 North, continue north 27 miles on
NJ 23 to Franklin; turn left on Franklin Ave. (Co. 631) and go 1/4 mile; turn right and go 1 block on Buckwheat Rd.;
turn left on Evans St. to museum.
From I-287: Exit 52B, merge onto NJ 23 North and continue 20 miles to Franklin; turn left on Franklin Ave. (Co. 631) and go 1/2 mile; turn right on
Buckwheat Rd. and go 1 block; turn left on Evans St. to museum.
106 Church St.
Hackettstown, 07840
(908)852-8797
Open Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, 2-4PM
Museum located in a 1915 house displays artifacts illustrating the history of
Hackettstown and the surrounding area
From I-80:
Eastbound, Exit 19, turn left on Co. 517 and continue south 5 miles to
light at US 46 (Main St.) in Hackettstown; turn left on Main St., then take second right
onto Church St. to museum.
Westbound, Exit 26, merge onto US 46 West and continue 8 miles on US 46 to
Hackettstown; after passing light at NJ 182, take fourth left (Church St.) to museum.
7 Lower Center St.
Clinton, 08809
(908)735-8415
Open Tuesday thru Sunday, 11AM-5PM
Admission $5
Art museum housed in 19th century mill
From I-78: Exit 15, turn right and continue east 1/2 mile on NJ 173; turn left on West Main St., cross
bridge, then turn left.
Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum,
Landing
Box 668
Landing, 07850
(973)398-2616
Open Sunday, 12Noon-4PM
Admission Free
Exhibits spotlight the history of New Jersey's largest lake as a resort area.
From I-80:
Eastbound, Exit 27, turn left onto NJ 183 North, continue 1/2 mile through Netcong; after crossing
Musconetcong River, bear right on Brooklyn Rd. (Co. 602) and continue 2 miles to end; turn right on Lakeside Blvd. (Co.
607) to museum adjacent to Hopatcong State Park parking lot on left.
Westbound, Exit 28, merge onto Co. 631 North (Landing Rd.) and continue 1 mile to traffic light in Landing;
bear left to stay on Co. 631 (Lakeside Blvd.); continue 1/2 mile on Co. 631, then an additional 1/2 mile straight on Co. 607 North; museum is
adjacent to Hopatcong State Park parking lot on right.
45 Macculloch Ave.
Morristown, 07960
(973)538-2404
Open Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, 1-4PM
Gardens open daily, dawn to dusk
Admission Adults $6, Seniors, students over 12, $5; no fee for gardens
Home of Macculloch and Miller families presents changing exhibits, 18th- and
19th-century furnishings. Large collection of works of Thomas Nast.
From I-287: Exit 35, Northbound, turn left on South St. and continue to fourth light;
Southbound, turn right on Madison Ave. (NJ 124 West) to end; turn right on South St. and continue
to third light; Both, turn left and go 2 blocks on Miller Rd. to blinker light; turn right on
Macculloch Ave.
6 Taylortown Rd.
Montville, 07045
(973)334-3665
Open Sept. thru June, Sunday, 1-4PM
Museum housed in former one-room schoolhouse spotlights the history of the Montville area and the Morris Canal.
From I-287: Exit 47, Northbound, turn right, Southbound, turn left, continue 3/4 mile on
US 202 South (Main Rd.) into Montville; turn right on Taylortown Rd. to museum.
6 Normandy Heights Rd.
Morristown, 07960
(973)971-3700
Open Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 11AM-5PM; Thursday, 11AM-8PM; Sunday 1-5PM
Admission Adults $10, Seniors/Children $7. All admitted free Thursdays, 5-8PM
Permanent and changing exhibitions focus on natural history, science and fine
arts. Children's programs
From I-287:
Northbound: Exit 36A, turn right and go 1/2 mile on Morris Ave. (Co. 510 East); bear
right on Columbia Tpk. (Co. 510) and continue 1/2 mile to first light; turn left on Normandy Heights Rd.
Southbound, Exit 37, merge onto NJ 24 East and continue 2 miles to Exit 2A; merge onto
Co. 510 West (Columbia Tpk.) and continue 1/2 mile to fourth light; turn right on Normandy Heights Rd. (don't
turn at first Normandy Heights Rd. intersection).
51 Jim Fear Dr.
Morris Plains, 07950
(973)683-1089
Open Saturday, 10AM-2PM
Exhibits artifacts pertaining to the history of Morris Plains. In Morris Plains Community Center.
From I-80:
Eastbound, Exit 42A, merge onto US 202 South (Morris Plains) and continue 1 3/4 miles to light at
NJ 10; cross NJ 10 and continue south on US 202 3/4 mile to second light; turn left on Malapardis Rd. and continue 1/4 mile; take second
right onto Jim Fear Dr. and continue 1/3 mile to museum in Community Center.
Westbound, Exit 43, then take ramp to Exit 43A (Morristown), merge onto I-287 South (Morristown)
and continue 2 1/2 miles to Exit 39B, then follow I-287 Southbound directions below.
From I-287: Northbound, Exit 39, Southbound, Exit 39B, merge onto NJ 10
West (Dover) and continue 1 1/2 miles to second light; exit to US 202 jughandle just before light and turn left
onto US 202 South (Littleton Rd.); cross NJ 10 and continue 3/4 mile to second light; turn left on Malapardis Rd. and continue 1/4 mile; take second
right onto Jim Fear Dr. and continue 1/3 mile to museum in Community Center.
9 Main St.
Madison, 07940
(973)377-2982
Open Tuesday thru Saturday, 10AM-4PM, Sunday 12Noon-5PM
Admission Adults $5, Seniors/Children over 5 $3
Museum featuring artisans of 18th and 19th centuries
From I-78: Exit 48, merge onto NJ 24 West and continue 3 miles to Exit 7A (NJ 124/Chatham); merge onto NJ 124 West and
continue 2 1/2 miles into Madison; museum is on left, at Green Village Rd.
From I-287:
Northbound, Exit 35, turn left on South St., cross over I-287 to first light; turn right and go 3 1/2 miles east on NJ 124
(Madison Ave.) into Madison; museum is on right, at second light after passing railroad overpass.
Southbound, Exit 37, merge onto NJ 24 West and continue 2 miles to Exit 2A; merge onto Co. 510
West (Columbia Tpk.) and immediately get into left lane; at first light, turn left and continue 2 1/2 miles on Park Ave. to
end in Madison; turn left on Main St. and continue to first light; museum is on right.
565 Lathrop Ave.
Boonton, 07005
(973)334-0024
Open Monday thru Friday, 1-4PM; Saturday, Sunday, 1-3:30PM
Purchased in 1898 as the second firemen's retirement home in the US, the mansion of iron magnate William G. Lathrop also houses exhibits of old-time fire engines and other firefighting artifacts.
From I-287:
Northbound, Exit 44, at end of ramp, turn left on Lathrop Ave. and continue 1/2 mile to museum.
Southbound, Exit 45, turn left on Myrtle Ave. and continue to first light; turn left on Vreeland Ave., cross over I-287 and continue 1/4 mile; turn right on Lathrop Ave. to museum.
150 Spring St.
Newton, 07860
(973)383-0396
Open April-October, Thursday, 5-8PM, Saturday, 11AM-3PM
Located in the 1891 Spring Street firehouse, the museum offers a variety of historic fire fighting equipment and memorabilia.
From I-80:
Eastbound, Exit 19, turn right on Co. 517 North and continue 6 miles to T intersection in Andover; turn left on US 206 North and continue 6 miles to T intersection at town square in Newton; turn right on Spring St. (Co. 616) to museum on right.
Westbound, Exit 25, merge onto US 206 North and continue 12 miles to T intersection at town square in Newton; turn right on Spring St. (Co. 616) to museum on right.
313 Mendham Rd. West
Mendham, 07945
(973)543-6878
Open June-mid-October, Sunday, 2-5PM
Eighteenth-century general store and post office features a collection of tools and farm
implements of the time.
From I-287:
Northbound, Exit 22B, merge onto US 202/206 North and continue 1/2 mile; at US 202/206 split,
bear right to stay on US 202 North and continue 1/2 mile to first light; turn right on Lamington Rd. to stay on US 202
and continue 1 mile to first light; turn left on Peapack Rd. (Co. 512 West) and continue 3 miles on Peapack Rd./Main St.;
when Main St. turns left in Peapack-Gladstone, continue straight on Mendham Rd. (becomes Roxiticus Rd.) 4 1/2 miles to
Mendham Rd. West; store is opposite.
Southbound, Exit 36, follow signs for Lafayette Ave.; merge onto Lafayette Ave. (Co. 510 West)
and continue 1/4 mile; after passing under railroad, turn right and go 1/4 mile on Morris St. to Morristown Green; proceed
around two sides of Green; turn right on Washington St. (Co. 510 West) and continue 8 miles through Mendham to museum on
right at Roxiticus Rd.
56 Main St., Box 5005
Clinton, 08809
(908)735-4101
Open early April thru early October, Tuesday thru
Saturday, 10AM-4PM, Sunday, 12Noon-5PM
Admission Adult $8, Senior citizens $6, Children 6-12 $5
Museum in early 19th century gristmill and park with period buildings house
40,000 artifacts of northwest New Jersey's agricultural and industrial history.
National Historic Site. Workshop program features 19th-century schoolroom and
crafts.
From I-78: Exit 15, turn right and go 1/2 mile on NJ 173 East; turn left at Clinton House onto West Main St.
218 Route 519
Beemerville, 07461
(973)875-5800
Open Apr. 11 thru Oct. 31, Daily, 9AM-5PM
Admission Adult $13.50, Seniors $12.50, Children $9
Extensive natural habitat zoo features wide assortment of animals. Museum has
substantial collections of artifacts in the areas of cultural, political and
natural history
From I-80:
Eastbound, Exit 4C, merge onto NJ 94 North and continue 21 miles to Newton; proceed
around town square and continue north 7 miles on US 206 to Branchville; bear right on Broad St. into Branchville;
turn right and go 6 miles on Wantage Ave. (Co. 519 North).
Westbound, Exit 34B, merge onto NJ 15 North and continue 21 miles to end; continue north
2 miles on US 206 to Branchville, then follow eastbound directions.
30 Plant St.
Ogdensburg, 07439
(973)209-7212
Apr.-Nov., Tours Daily, 1PM; Dec.-Mar., Tours Saturday, Sunday, 1PM
Admission Adults $10, Seniors $9, Children under 12 $7.50
Museum features mining artifacts and samples, many fluorescent, of the many
varieties of minerals in the area. Tours of New Jersey's last operating
underground mine, closed in 1986, are offered.
From I-80:
Eastbound, Exit 34, turn right on N. Main St., keep to right through first light and follow signs to
NJ 15 North, Westbound, Exit 34B, merge onto NJ 15 North, Both,
continue north 10 miles on NJ 15, exit to Co. 517/Sparta/Franklin; turn right and go 2 1/2 miles north on Co. 517
to Ogdensburg; turn left on Brooks Flat Rd. and go 1/2 mile; take first right onto Plant St. and continue 3/4 mile to mine.
57 Musconetcong River Rd.
Hampton, 08827
(908)537-6464
Open Tuesday, Thursday, 9:30AM-5PM; Saturday, 1-5PM
Artifacts pertaining to the history of Lebanon Township are housed in the former New Hampton School.
From I-78:
Eastbound, Exit 16, follow signs for NJ 31 North; merge onto NJ 31 North and continue 6 3/4 miles to sixth light; turn right on Musconetcong River Rd. (Co. 645) and continue 3/4 mile to museum.
Westbound, Exit 17, merge onto NJ 31 North and continue 7 miles to sixth light; turn right on Musconetcong River Rd. (Co. 645) and continue 3/4 mile to museum.
313 Mansfield St.
Belvidere, 07823
(908)475-4246
Open Sundays, 2-4PM
Museum features exhibits of local manufactures and art, organs and Indian
artifacts
From I-80:
Eastbound, Exit 4B, Westbound, Exit 4, follow signs for US 46 East,
Both, continue east 7 miles on US 46 and exit at jughandle at second light; turn right on Manunkachunk Rd.; continue 1 1/4 miles
to end; turn left on Market St. and go 1/4 mile to light at Water St.; cross Water St. and continue 1/4 mile on Greenwich St.; take fourth left and
go 1 block on Third St.; turn right on Mansfield St. to museum.
Box 16
Whippany, 07981
(973)887-8177
Open April thru October, Sunday, 12Noon-4PM
Admission Adults $1, Children 50¢
Railroad memorabilia of Morris County lines and several pieces of rolling
stock are on display. Holiday train excursions are offered.
From I-287: Northbound, Exit 39, Southbound,
Exit 39A, merge onto NJ 10 East and continue 1 1/2 miles through three traffic lights; take Troy Hills jughandle just
before fourth light; turn left at the light, return on NJ 10 West to the first
traffic light; follow signs for Whippany Rd. around jughandle; museum is on the
jughandle, park in church parking lot.
From I-80: Eastbound, Exit 43, Westbound, Exit 43, then take ramp to Exit 43A (Morristown),
merge onto I-287 South and continue 2 miles to Exit 39A, then follow I-287 directions above.
Box 555A
Route 519
Bridgeville, 07823
(908)453-2704
Open second and fourth Sundays, June-October, 2-4PM
Museum of local history features artifacts and extensive photo exhibits.
From I-80:
Eastbound, Exit 4B, merge onto US 46 East and continue 8 miles to third light; turn
right on Co. 519 to museum.
Westbound, Exit 12, turn left on Co. 521 South and continue 1 mile to Hope; continue straight on Co.
519 South and go
6 1/2 miles to light at US 46; cross US 46 to museum on right.
Midlands
McCormick Hall, Princeton University
Princeton, 08544
(609)258-3788
Open Tuesday thru Saturday, 10 AM-5 PM, Sunday, 1-5 PM
Admission Free
Museum features collections of artwork from all ages, with both permanent and
changing exhibitions. Guided tours are available. On Princeton University campus, about two blocks from main gate.
From Turnpike:
Northbound, Exit 7, merge onto US 206 North (Trenton) and continue 3/4 mile; watch for left-turn
lane to Farnsworth Ave. just before second light; turn left on Farnsworth Ave. and go 1/4 mile to first light; turn left
onto US 130 South and continue 1/2 mile, exit to I-295 North (Trenton); merge onto I-295 North and continue 10 miles to Exit 67A; merge
onto US 1 North and continue 5 miles, exit to Washington Rd/Co. 526/Co. 571; follow signs for Princeton, cross US 1 and
continue 1 3/4 miles on Washington Rd. to end; turn left on Nassau St (NJ 27); parking in lots on Hullfish St. off Witherspoon St.
or Chambers St. off Nassau St.
Southbound, Exit 9, merge onto NJ 18 North and continue 1 1/4 miles, exit to US 1 South/
Trenton; merge onto US 1 South and continue 16 miles, exit to Washington Rd/Co. 526/Co. 571; turn right on Washington
Rd. and continue 1 3/4 miles to end; turn left on Nassau St (NJ 27); parking in lots on Hullfish St. off Witherspoon St.
or Chambers St. off Nassau St.
158 Nassau St.,
Princeton, 08542
(609)921-6748
Open Tuesday thru Sunday, 12 Noon-4PM
Admission Free
Headquarters and museum of Historical Society of Princeton displays changing
exhibitions in a house that dates to 1766. Guided tours of Princeton offered on
Sundays
From Turnpike:
Northbound, Exit 7, merge onto US 206 North (Trenton) and continue 3/4 mile; watch for left-turn
lane to Farnsworth Ave. just before second light; turn left on Farnsworth Ave. and go 1/4 mile to first light; turn left
onto US 130 South and continue 1/2 mile, exit to I-295 North (Trenton); merge onto I-295 North and continue 10 miles to Exit 67A; merge
onto US 1 North and continue 5 miles, exit to Washington Rd/Co. 526/Co. 571; follow signs for Princeton, cross US 1 and
continue 1 3/4 miles on Washington Rd. to end at Nassau St.; museum is on opposite corner; cross Nassau St. and continue
on Vandeventer St.; take first right on Park Pl. for parking.
Southbound, Exit 9, merge onto NJ 18 North and continue 1 1/4 miles, exit to US 1 South/
Trenton; merge onto US 1 South and continue 16 miles, exit to Washington Rd/Co. 526/Co. 571; turn right on Washington
Rd. and continue 1 3/4 miles to end at Nassau St.; museum is on opposite corner; cross Nassau St. and continue
on Vandeventer St.; take first right on Park Pl. for parking.
2202 Kuser Rd.
Hamilton, 08690
(609)585-8900
Open second and third Saturday and Sunday, 12Noon-5PM
Former farm tenant house has exhibits of artifacts relating to Civil War
soldiers and American Indians
From I-295: Northbound, Exit 61A, merge onto Arena Dr. and continue 1/2 mile to second light,
Southbound, Exit 61, merge onto Arena Dr. and continue 1/2 mile to third light,
Both, turn left on White Horse Ave. (Co. 533) and go 1/4 mile to first light; bear right onto Hamilton
Square-White Horse Rd. and continue 3/4 mile to first light; turn right on Kuser Rd. to entrance to Hamilton Veterans Park.
From I-195: Exit 3B, merge onto Hamilton Square-Yardville Rd.; at first light, turn left and go 1 1/4 miles on Kuser
Rd. to museum.
From Turnpike: Exit 7A, merge onto I-195 West (Trenton) and continue 2 1/2 miles to Exit 3B, then follow I-195 directions.
16 Maple St.
East Brunswick, 08816
(732)257-1508
Open Saturday, Sunday, 1:30-4PM
Museum houses a large collection of local history and historical
documents
From Turnpike: Exit 9, merge onto NJ 18 South (South River/East Brunswick) and continue 4 miles, exit to Main St./
The Amboys/Spotswood; turn left on Main St., cross under NJ 18; take first left onto Old Bridge Tpk. (Co. 527 North), then
immediately turn right on Kossman St.; go one block and turn right on Rutgers St.; go one block and turn left on Maple St.
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 105, follow signs for NJ 18 North/New Brunswick; merge onto NJ 18 North and continue
21 miles, exit to Old Bridge Tpk.; at end of ramp, turn right on Old Bridge Tpk.; take second left (just before Main St.) onto
Kossman St. and go one block; turn right on Rutgers Rd. to end; turn left on Maple St. to museum.
Southbound, Exit 123, merge onto US 9 South and go 1/4 mile; take first exit, to South Amboy/Parlin;
at end of ramp, turn left onto Bordentown Ave. and continue 5 miles; cross South River into East Brunswick and take first
right onto River Rd.; continue on River Rd. and take second left onto Chestnut St.; at fork, bear left onto Maple St. to museum.
Cadwalader Park
Mailing: 319 E. State St.
Trenton, 08608
(609)989-3632
Open Tuesday thru Saturday, 11AM-3PM, Sunday, 1-4PM
The mid-19th century summer home of Henry McCall Sr. serves as Trenton's city
museum, with exhibits on the city's history and artifacts produced in the
city
From Turnpike:
Northbound, Exit 7, merge onto US 206 North (Trenton) and continue 3/4 mile; watch for left-turn
lane to Farnsworth Ave. just before second light; turn left on Farnsworth Ave. and go 1/4 mile to first light; turn left
onto US 130 South and continue 1/2 mile, exit to I-295 North (Trenton); merge onto I-295 North and continue 3 miles to Exit 60;
merge onto NJ 29 North and continue 6 miles, exit to Parkside Ave.; continue 1/2 mile on Parkside Ave. to Cadwalader Park
entrance at second light, turn left and follow signs to Ellarslie.
Southbound, Exit 7A, merge onto I-195 West; continue west 7 miles on I-195 to end; follow signs for NJ 29 North, continue
6 miles north on NJ 29, exit to Parkside Ave.; continue 1/2 mile on Parkside Ave. to Cadwalader Park entrance at second light,
turn left and follow signs to Ellarslie.
From I-295: Northbound, Exit 60, Southbound, Exit 60B, merge onto NJ
29 North; continue north 6 miles on NJ 29, exit to Parkside Ave., then as above.
From I-195: Westbound, at end, continue north 6 miles on NJ 29, exit
to Parkside Ave., then as above
From I-95 (Southern Section): Exit 1, merge onto NJ 29 South (Trenton) and continue 4 miles to traffic light
at W. State St.; bear left on W. State St. to traffic light at Parkside Ave.;
turn left and go 1/2 mile on Parkside Ave. to Cadwalader Park entrance at first light, turn left and follow signs to Ellarslie.
614 Greenbrook Rd.
North Plainfield, 07063
(908)756-7810
Open Saturday, 10AM-4PM; Sunday, 1-4PM
Museum displays over 800 cameras, illustrating the entire span of the development of photography.
From I-287:
Northbound, Exit 5, turn right on Stelton Rd. (Co. 529 North) and continue 3/4 mile to fourth light;
continue straight on S. Washington Ave. 2 1/4 miles into Dunellen; at first light after crossing under railroad, turn right on North Ave.
(NJ 28 East) and go 1/2 mile into Plainfield (North Ave. becomes W. Front St.); at first light, turn left on
Rock Ave. and continue 3/4 mile into North Plainfield; at first light, turn right on Greenbrook Rd. and go 1/4 mile to museum.
Southbound, Exit 14A, merge onto US 22 East and continue 6 miles, exit to Rock Ave.; turn right
on Rock Ave. and continue 1/2 mile to first light; turn left on Greenbrook Rd. and go 1/4 mile to museum.
From I-78:
Eastbound, Exit 29, merge onto I-287 South and continue 7 miles to Exit 14A, then follow I-287
Southbound directions above.
Westbound, Exit 40, turn left on Hillcrest Rd. (Co. 531 South) and continue 1 mile to end; turn
right on Valley Rd. to Watchung Circle; take third exit off circle onto Somerset St. and continue 1 mile; follow signs for
US 22 West; turn right on US 22 and go 1 mile to second light, exit to West End Ave.; turn left on West End Ave., cross US 22 and continue
1/2 mile to first light; turn right on Greenbrook Rd. and continue 1/2 mile to museum.
28 E. Broad St.
Hopewell, 08525
(609)466-0103
Open Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, 2-5PM
Admission Free
Victorian house museum displays local artifacts, including household items
and Indian crafts.
From I-95 (Southern section): Exit 4, Northbound, turn left and continue north on NJ 31 5 miles to fifth
light; Southbound, turn right and continue north on NJ 31 5 miles to fourth light; Both,
bear right on Hopewell-Pennington Rd. (Co. 654) and continue 3 1/2 miles into Hopewell, where the road becomes W. Broad
St.; cross Greenwood Ave. and continue on E. Broad St. to museum.
Hungarian Heritage Center, New Brunswick
300 Somerset St.
New Brunswick, 08903
(732)846-5777
Open Tuesday thru Saturday, 11AM-4PM, Sunday, 1-4PM
Admission $5
Museum celebrates the contributions of Hungarian immigrants to America. Art and photography
exhibits are presented, along with displays of the cultural history of Hungary.
From Turnpike: Exit 9, merge onto NJ 18 North (New Brunswick) and continue 2 miles on NJ 18, exit to NJ 27 South/Princeton; at third light on NJ 27, turn
right on George St., pass under railroad, then left on Somerset St.
past Rutgers campus and Robert Wood Johnson Hospital to Bethany St.; turn left to parking lot.
From I-287:
Northbound, exit to New Jersey Turnpike, merge onto Turnpike Southbound and continue 5
miles on Turnpike to Exit 9, then follow Turnpike directions above.
Southbound, Exit 10, merge onto Easton Ave. (Co. 527 South; New Brunswick) and continue 4 1/2 miles into New Brunswick;
after passing Buccleuch Park and St. Peter's University Hospital, turn right on Courtland St. and continue 3 blocks; make gentle left across Duke St.
onto Louis St. and continue 1/2 mile to second light; turn right on Somerset St. and go 1/4 mile; turn left on Bethany St. to parking lot.
1225 River Rd.
Piscataway, 08854
(732)745-4489
Open Tuesday thru Friday, Sunday, 1-4PM
Admission Free
Home of merchant Cornelius Low, built in 1741, contains the Middlesex County
Museum, which offers exhibits pertaining to state and local history
From I-287:
Northbound, Exit 5, turn left and continue 3/4 mile on Stelton Rd. to fourth light; turn right on Metlars Ln.
and continue 1 mile to first light; turn left to stay on Metlars Ln. and continue 1 1/2 miles to second light; turn right to stay on
Metlars Ln. and continue 1/2 mile; follow signs for NJ 18 South; merge onto NJ 18 South and continue 1/2 mile, exit to Campus Rd/Rutgers
Stadium; continue to stadium parking lot on left; park and follow signs to house.
Southbound, Exit 9, turn right, continue 4 miles on River Rd. to NJ 18 junction; turn left onto NJ 18 North and go 1/4 mile,
exit to Campus Rd/Rutgers Stadium; go 1/4 mile to Rutgers Stadium parking lot on left; follow signs to house.
From Turnpike: Exit 9, merge onto NJ 18 North (New Brunswick) and continue north 5 miles through New Brunswick; cross
Raritan River and continue 1/4 mile, exit to Campus Rd/Rutgers Stadium; continue 1/4 mile on Campus Rd. to stadium parking
lot on left; park and follow signs to house.
Morven Museum and Garden, Princeton
55 Stockton St.
Princeton, 08540
(609)924-8144
Open Wednesday thru Friday, 11AM-3PM; Saturday, Sunday, 12Noon-4PM (tours hourly at 15 minutes past the hour)
Admission Adults $5, Seniors/Children over 7 $4
Former residence of New Jersey Governors has galleries exhibiting works of art from New Jersey private and public
collections; gardens are arranged in styles of three centuries.
From Turnpike:
Northbound, Exit 7, merge onto US 206 North (Trenton) and continue 3/4 mile; watch for left-turn
lane to Farnsworth Ave. just before second light; turn left on Farnsworth Ave. and go 1/4 mile to first light; turn left
onto US 130 South and continue 1/2 mile, exit to I-295 North (Trenton); merge onto I-295 North and continue 11 miles to Exit 67A; merge
onto US 1 North and continue 5 miles, exit to Washington Rd/Co. 526/Co. 571; follow signs for Princeton, cross US 1 and
continue 1 3/4 miles on Washington Rd. to end at Nassau St.; turn left on Nassau St. and continue 1/2 mile; at end of Nassau St., bear left
onto Stockton St., following US 206 South signs; continue 1/4 mile to museum.
Southbound, Exit 9, merge onto NJ 18 North and continue 1 1/4 miles, exit to US 1 South/
Trenton; merge onto US 1 South and continue 16 miles, exit to Washington Rd/Co. 526/Co. 571; turn right on Washington
Rd. and continue 1 3/4 miles to end at Nassau St.; turn left on Nassau St. and continue 1/2 mile; at end of Nassau St., bear left
onto Stockton St., following US 206 South signs; continue 1/4 mile to museum.
103 College Farm Rd., Box 7788
North Brunswick, 08902
(732)249-2077
Open Tuesday thru Saturday, 10AM-3PM, Selected Sundays, 12Noon-5PM
Admission Adults $4, Seniors/Children over 12 $3, Children 4-12 $2
Museum features exhibits chronicling 300 years of agriculture in New
Jersey
From Turnpike: Exit 9, merge onto NJ 18 North (New Brunswick) and continue 1 mile on NJ 18, exit to US 1 South/Trenton;
continue south 1 mile on US 1, exit to College Farm Rd.; turn right on College Farm Rd. to museum.
From Parkway: Exit 129, merge onto New Jersey Turnpike Southbound, continue south 7 miles on Turnpike to Exit 9, then follow Turnpike directions above
From I-287:
Northbound, exit to New Jersey Turnpike, merge onto Turnpike Southbound and continue 5
miles on Turnpike to Exit 9, then follow Turnpike directions above.
Southbound, Exit 9, turn right on River Rd. (Co. 622) and continue south 3 1/2 miles; turn right
and continue south 3 miles on NJ 18, exit to US 1 South/Trenton; continue south 1 mile on US 1, exit to College Farm Rd.;
turn right on College Farm Rd. to museum.
205 W. State St.
Trenton, 08625
(609)292-6464
Open Tuesday thru Saturday, 9AM-5PM; Sunday, 12Noon-5PM
Admission Free
State museum offers changing exhibits and programs concerning the state of
New Jersey
From Turnpike:
Northbound, Exit 7, merge onto US 206 North (Trenton) and continue 3/4 mile; watch for left-turn
lane to Farnsworth Ave. just before second light; turn left on Farnsworth Ave. and go 1/4 mile to first light; turn left
onto US 130 South and continue 1/2 mile, exit to I-295 North (Trenton); merge onto I-295 North and continue 3 miles to Exit 60B, then
follow I-295 directions below.
Southbound, Exit 7A, merge onto I-195 West (Trenton) and continue 6 miles to end, then follow
I-195 directions below.
From I-295: Northbound, Exit 60, Southbound,
Exit 60B, merge onto NJ 29 North and continue 4 miles, exit to Memorial Dr., follow signs for Capitol
Complex.
From I-195: Westbound, at end, continue north 4 miles on NJ 29, exit to Memorial Dr., follow
signs for Capitol Complex
From I-95 (Southern Section): Exit 1, merge onto NJ 29 South and continue 5 1/2 miles to downtown
Trenton; exit left to Memorial Dr., go through traffic light at end of ramp,
follow signs for Capitol Complex.
Box 7068, River Rd.
West Trenton, 08628
(609)882-2000
Open Monday thru Friday, 10AM-4PM
Exhibits on the history of the New Jersey State Police, including memorabilia
of the Lindbergh Kidnapping
From Turnpike:
Northbound, Exit 7, merge onto US 206 North (Trenton) and continue 3/4 mile; watch for left-turn
lane to Farnsworth Ave. just before second light; turn left on Farnsworth Ave. and go 1/4 mile to first light; turn left
onto US 130 South and continue 1/2 mile, exit to I-295 North (Trenton); merge onto I-295 North and continue 3 miles to Exit 60,
then follow I-295 directions below.
Southbound, Exit 7A, merge onto I-195 West (Trenton) and continue 6 miles to end; continue on NJ 29 North, following
I-295 directions below.
From I-295: Northbound, Exit 60, Southbound,
Exit 60B, merge onto NJ 29 North and continue 9 miles through Trenton; exit to W. Upper Ferry Rd. and continue 1/2 mile; take first left onto Upper
River Rd. (NJ 175) and continue 1/4 mile to museum.
From I-195: Westbound, at end, continue on NJ 29 North, following I-295 directions above.
From I-95 (Southern Section): Exit 1, merge onto NJ 29 South and continue 1/2 mile, take first
left to W. Upper Ferry Rd., then first left to Upper River Rd. (NJ 175).
Barrack St.
Trenton, 08608
(609)396-1776; weekends, (609)777-3599
Open Daily, 10AM-5PM
Admission Adults $8, Seniors over 62/Students over 6 with ID $6
Military barracks dating to French and Indian War presents exhibits of 18th
century life.
Northbound, Exit 7, merge onto US 206 North (Trenton) and continue 3/4 mile; watch for left-turn
lane to Farnsworth Ave. just before second light; turn left on Farnsworth Ave. and go 1/4 mile to first light; turn left
onto US 130 South and continue 1/2 mile, exit to I-295 North (Trenton); merge onto I-295 and continue 3 miles
to Exit 60, then follow I-295 directions below.
Southbound, Exit 7A, merge onto I-195 West; continue west 6 miles to end; continue north 4 miles on NJ 29, exit to
Calhoun St./Princeton/New York; merge onto Calhoun St., then immediately turn right and go 1/4 mile on W. State St.; turn
right on Barrack St. and follow signs to Capitol Complex parking lot.
From I-295: Northbound, Exit 60, Southbound,
Exit 60B, merge onto NJ 29 North and continue 4 miles, exit to Memorial Dr.; follow signs to Capitol Complex
parking lot.
From I-195: Westbound, at end continue north 4 miles on NJ
29, exit to Memorial Dr.; follow signs to Capitol Complex parking lot.
From I-95 (Southern Section): Exit 1, merge onto NJ 29 South (Trenton) and continue 5 1/2 miles, exit left
to Memorial Dr.; at traffic light at end of ramp, continue straight, follow
signs to Capitol Complex parking lot.
Guyot Hall
Washington Rd.
Princeton, 08544
(609)258-1322
Open Daily 9AM-5PM
Admission Free
Princeton University museum displays natural history artifacts from the
area
From Turnpike:
Northbound, Exit 7, merge onto US 206 North (Trenton) and continue 3/4 mile; watch for left-turn
lane to Farnsworth Ave. just before second light; turn left on Farnsworth Ave. and go 1/4 mile to first light; turn left
onto US 130 South and continue 1/2 mile, exit to I-295 North (Trenton); merge onto I-295 North and continue 11 miles to Exit 67A; merge
onto US 1 North and continue 5 miles, exit to Washington Rd/Co. 526/Co. 571; follow signs for Princeton, cross US 1 and
continue on Washington Rd. to museum.
Southbound, Exit 9, merge onto NJ 18 North and continue 1 1/4 miles, exit to US 1 South/
Trenton; merge onto US 1 South and continue 16 miles, exit to Washington Rd/Co. 526/Co. 571; turn right on Washington
Rd. and continue to museum.
85 Somerset St.
New Brunswick,
(732)932-7243
Open Monday, 1-4PM; Tuesday thru Friday, 9AM-12Noon; call for weekend hours
Admission Free
Museum features exhibits, including dinosaurs, of New Jersey's natural
history
From Turnpike: Exit 9, merge onto NJ 18 North and continue 2 1/2 miles, passing NJ 27, exit to George St./Rutgers
University (don't take first George St. exit about 1 mile from Turnpike); at end of ramp, turn left and go
3 blocks on George St. to Somerset St. intersection, just before railroad overpass; make sharp right through gates onto campus,
proceed to Geology Hall, to the left of Old Queens.
From I-287:
Northbound, Exit to New Jersey Turnpike, merge onto Turnpike Southbound and continue
south 5 miles to Exit 9, then follow Turnpike directions above.
Southbound, Exit 9, turn right and continue 3 1/2 miles on Co. 622 (River Rd.), exit to NJ 18 South;
merge onto NJ 18 South, continue 1/4 mile, crossing Raritan River, and exit to George St./New Brunswick/Rutgers University; at end
of ramp, continue straight on George St. to Somerset St. intersection, just before railroad overpass; make sharp right through
gates onto campus, proceed to Geology Hall, to the left of Old Queens.
608 Spotswood-Englishtown Rd.
Monroe Township, 08831
(732)521-2232
Museum on grounds of Display World construction company displays minerals and fossils in hands on exhibits, as well as displays of the uses of
stone in building.
From Turnpike: Exit 8A, merge onto NJ 32 East and continue on NJ 32/Co. 612/Forsgate Dr. 2 1/2 miles to end in Jamesburg; turn right on Buckelew Ave.
(Co. 522 East) and continue 2 1/2 miles to junction with Co. 614/Hoffman Station Rd./Mounts Mills Rd. Turn left on Mounts Mills Rd. and continue
1 1/2 miles to museum at junction with Spotswood-Englishtown Rd. (Co. 613).
Box 708
Far Hills, 07931
(908)234-2300
Open Tuesday thru Sunday, 10AM-5PM
Admission Adults $7, USGA members $5, Children over 12 $3.50
Headquarters of U.S. Golf Association. Museum containing memorabilia and
library of sport of golf
From I-78: Exit 33, Eastbound, turn left and go 3/4 mile on Co. 525 to fifth light,
Westbound, turn right and go 3/4 mile on Co. 525 to fourth light,
Both, turn left and go 1/2 mile on Co. 512 (Valley Rd.) into Liberty Corner; bear left onto Church St. to stay
on Co. 512 and continue 1 1/2 miles to museum on left.
From I-287:
Northbound, Exit 21A, merge onto I-78 East and continue 4 miles to Exit 33, then
follow I-78 Eastbound directions above.
Southbound, Exit 26, turn left and go 1 mile on Co. 525 to first light; turn right and go 1/2
mile on Lyons Rd. (Co. 640) to Liberty Corner; turn right and go 1 1/2 miles on Co. 512 (Church St) to museum on left.
71 Hamilton St.
New Brunswick, 08901
(732)932-7237
Open Tuesday thru Friday, 10AM-4:30PM, Saturday, Sunday, 12Noon-5PM; closed Tuesday in July, entire month of August.
Admission Adults $3; all free on the first Sunday of the month.
Art museum on the campus of Rutgers University features works by American,
European and Japanese artists. Periodic exhibitions are also featured.
From Turnpike: Exit 9, merge onto NJ 18 North (New Brunswick) and continue 3 miles, passing NJ 27, exit to George St./
Rutgers University (do not take first George St. exit off NJ 18, about 1 mile from Turnpike); turn left on George St. to
first light; museum on corner.
From I-287:
Northbound, Exit to New Jersey Turnpike, merge onto Turnpike Southbound and continue 5 miles to
Exit 9, then follow Turnpike directions above.
Southbound, Exit 9, turn right on River Rd. (Co. 622) and continue 3 1/2 miles, exit to NJ 18 South;
merge onto NJ 18 South, continue 1/4 mile, crossing Raritan River, and exit to George St./New Brunswick/Rutgers University; at end
of ramp, continue straight on George St. to second
light (Hamilton St.), museum on corner.
Northern Shore
50 Pitman Ave.
Ocean Grove, 07756
(732)774-1869
Open May 19-June 23, Friday, Saturday, 10AM-4PM; June 25-September 30, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10AM-4PM, Friday, Saturday, 10AM-5PM;
October-December, Saturday, 10AM-4PM
Local history museum recounts the story of Ocean Grove as a religious
resort
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 100,
merge onto NJ 33 East and continue 4 miles to end; turn left on Main St. (NJ 71) to first light; turn right
and go 8 blocks on Main Ave.; turn left and go two blocks on Pilgrim's Pathway; turn right on Mt. Tabor Way
(becomes Pitman Ave.).
Southbound, Exit 102, turn right (Asbury Park/Neptune) on Asbury Ave. and continue 2 miles to
NJ 66 junction; continue straight on NJ 66 East 1 mile to NJ 35 junction; merge onto NJ 35 South and get into left
lane; take second left toward NJ 35 North; after merging onto NJ 35 North, take first right to stay on Asbury Ave. and continue
1 1/4 miles; after crossing railroad tracks, take first right onto Main St. (NJ 71); continue 1/2 mile on Main St. to seventh light;
turn left on Main Ave. and continue 8 blocks (1/2 mile); turn left on Pilgrims Pathway and go two blocks; turn right on
Mt. Tabor Way (becomes Pitman Ave.) to museum on right.
2201 Marconi Rd.
Wall, 07719
(732)280-3000
Open Sunday, 1-4PM
Museum on the site of the former Camp Evans is being developed to highlight the base's contributions to communications technology and development.National Broadcasting Hall of Fame and NJARC Museum are now open. Tours of Marconi Hotel are available. Further expansion of facilities and visiting hours are planned.
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 98, from ramp follow signs to NJ 138 East; merge onto NJ 138 and continue 1 mile, exit to NJ 18 North/Eatontown; continue north on NJ 18 2 miles to Exit 7; from ramp, cross Brighton Ave. and continue 1/2 mile to center.
Southbound,Exit 100, merge onto NJ 33 East and continue 2 1/4 miles, exit to NJ 18 South/Evans Area/Point Pleasant; merge onto NJ 18 and continue 1 1/2 miles to Exit 7A; merge onto Brighton Ave. and continue 1/2 mile; turn right on Marconi Rd. and continue 1/2 mile to center.
From I-195: Eastbound, at end, continue straight on NJ 138 East, then follow Parkway Northbound directions above.
300 Center St.
Lakehurst, 08733
(732)657-8864
Open Wednesday, Sunday, 12Noon-3PM
Museum features dirigible memorabilia and artifacts of the Lakehurst area. Located in Old St. John's Church, the
oldest Roman Catholic church in Ocean County.
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 82A, merge onto NJ 37 West and continue 6 1/2 miles to traffic circle at NJ 70;
take second exit off circle and continue 1/4 mile on NJ 70 West to first light; turn left on Center St.
Southbound, Exit 88, merge onto NJ 70 West and continue 8 miles to traffic circle at NJ 37; take
first exit off circle and continue 1/4 mile on NJ 70 to first light; turn left on Center St.
655 Princeton Ave.
Lakewood, 08701
(732)276-7944
Open Tuesday thru Thursday, 2-5PM; Sept.-June, also Sunday, 2-4PM
Memorabilia and artifacts of Lakewood area are displayed at museum in School Administration Building.
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 90, merge onto Chambers Bridge Rd., continue through first light, then take
jughandle for U-turn; turn left on Chambers Bridge Rd. and continue 1/2 mile to second light; turn left on Ocean Ave.
(NJ 88 West) and continue 2 3/4 miles into Lakewood; turn right on Park Ave. S. and continue 1/4 mile; turn left on E.
Fourth St., cross railroad, then turn right on Princeton Ave. and go 1/4 mile to museum in School Administration Bldg.
Southbound, Exit 91, stay to right through toll booth on ramp; when ramp forks, stay to right and
continue to light at end of ramp; cross Burnt Tavern Rd. and continue on Lanes Mill Rd. (Co. 549) to first light; turn
right onto Co. 526 West and continue 1 1/2 miles to first light; cross Ridge Ave. and continue 1 3/4 miles on E. County Line
Rd. to second light; turn left on Squankum Rd. and continue 1/2 mile; turn left on Princeton Ave. and continue 1/4 mile to
museum in School Administration Bldg.
427 Lakewood-Farmingdale Rd.
Howell, 07731
(732)938-2212
Open Saturday, 9:30AM-12:30PM
Headquarters of the Howell Historical Society offers exhibits relating to the history of Howell Township.
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 98, from service road, exit to NJ 138 West/I-195 West/NJ 34 and continue 4 miles on
NJ 138/I-195 West to Exit 31A; merge onto Co. 547 South and continue 1/2 mile to museum.
Southbound, Exit 98, after toll booth, continue on service road, exit to I-195 West/NJ 34 North/Trenton/
Allaire Airport; merge onto NJ 34 North and go 1/2 mile, exit to I-195 West/Trenton; merge onto I-195 West and continue 3 miles
to Exit 31A; merge onto Co. 547 South and continue 1/2 mile to house.
From I-195, Exit 31A, merge onto Co. 547 South and continue 1/2 mile to house.
Brookdale Community College
Newman Springs Rd., Box 359
Lincroft, 07738
(732)747-2266
Open Tuesday thru Saturday, 10AM-4:30PM; Sunday, 1-5PM
Becker Children's Wing, Tuesday thru Friday, 2-4:30PM; Saturday, 10AM-4:30PM; Sunday,
1-5PM
WonderWing, Tuesday thru Thursday, hours vary; Friday, Saturday, 10AM-4:30PM; Sunday, 1-5PM
Star Lab Planetarium shows, Tuesday thru Friday, 4PM; Saturday, Sunday, 1PM, 3PM
Admission $7; with Planetarium $8
Museum featuring changing exhibits reflecting studies in culture, history and
science. Children's exhibits area. On campus of Brookdale Community College.
From Parkway: Exit 109, Northbound, turn left, Southbound, turn right,
continue 1 mile on Co. 520 West (Newman Springs Rd.) to Brookdale Community College
entrance. Use Parking Lot #1
Box 155
Bay Head, 08742
(732)859-4767
Open Daily, 10AM-4PM
Admission Free
Museum highlights the boat building industry in New Jersey, featuring
photographs and scale models of boats.
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 90, turn right on Co. 549 South and continue 1 mile to fifth light; turn left on NJ 70 East and go 1/2
mile to second light; make gentle right onto NJ 88 East and continue 2 miles into
Point Pleasant to sixth light, at Bridge Ave. (just after passing Beaver Dam Creek Park); turn right
on Bridge Ave. (Co. 632) and continue 2 1/2 miles through Point Pleasant; cross Point Pleasant Canal to W. Lake
Ave. in Bay Head; turn right on W. Lake Ave. to Johnson Brothers Boat Works; turn right into driveway, proceed to back of
complex, turn left to Bldg. 12.
Southbound, Exit 98, merge onto NJ 34 South and continue 4 miles on NJ 34 to end at junction with
NJ 35 and NJ 70; continue straight on NJ 35 South and go 4 miles across Manasquan River to Bridge Ave.
in Bay Head; turn right and go 3 blocks to W. Lake Ave. (not Lake Ave.); turn left to Johnson Brothers Boat Works; turn
right into driveway, proceed to back of complex, turn left to Bldg. 12.
American Legion Dr. & Broad St.
Keyport, 07735
(732)739-6390
Open May 15 thru September 25, Sunday, 1-4PM; Monday, 10AM-12Noon
Museum displays the maritime history of Keyport, once an important port for
oysters and produce bound for New York.
From Parkway: Exit 117, merge onto NJ 36 East and continue 1/2 mile; take first
Keyport/Hazlet exit to Broad St.; turn left on Broad St. and cross NJ 36, continue 1 mile on Broad St. to museum at
waterfront.
Box 516
Oakhurst, 07755
(732)531-2136
Open Tuesday thru Thursday, 1-4PM
Museum is closed while exhibits are being moved to new quarters
Museum housed in former township school displays exhibits of Ocean Township history.
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 98, from service road exit to NJ 138 East; merge onto NJ 138 East and continue 1 1/2 miles,
exit to NJ 18 North/Eatontown; continue on NJ 18 North 6 miles to Exit 11A; merge onto Deal Rd. and continue 2 miles to end; turn right on
Monmouth Rd. and continue 1/2 mile to museum.
Southbound, Exit 105, continue 3 1/2 miles on NJ 36 East through four lights; just before fifth light, exit to NJ 71
(Monmouth Rd.); turn right on NJ 71 and continue 1 mile to third light; turn right to stay on Monmouth Rd. and continue 2 1/2 miles to museum.
Lighthouse Rd.
Highlands, 07732
(732)872-1814
Call for hours
Admission Free
Marine museum in high-ground lighthouse with unusual twin towers
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 105, merge onto NJ 36 East, continue 6 miles on NJ 36 to
Ocean Ave. in Long Branch; turn left and continue north on NJ 36 5 miles, pass
Sandy Hook State Park and cross Shrewsbury River Bridge, then take first exit
(sign for Highlands Business District); cross under NJ 36 and turn right on Highland Ave.; continue straight on
Highland Ave., following signs; at fork, bear left up hill on Lighthouse Rd.
Southbound, Exit 117, merge onto NJ 36 South, continue 13 miles on NJ 36 to Highlands, take last exit before
Shrewsbury River Bridge (second sign for Highlands Business District); immediately after exiting, turn
right on Highland Ave., following signs; at fork, bear left up hill on Lighthouse Rd.
Southern Shore
661 Jackson Rd.
Newtonville, 08346
(609)704-5495
Open Tuesday thru Saturday, 10AM-4PM
Call first; exhibit may be on tour
Over 3000 artifacts collected by Ralph E. Hunter Sr. depict the history of African Americans in the 20th century.
From Atlantic City Expressway: Exit 28, Eastbound, turn right on NJ 54 South;
Westbound, turn right, then make U-turn to NJ 54 South; continue 4 miles on NJ 54 to second light; turn left on
Jackson Rd. and go 3/4 mile to museum at Martin Luther King Center.
From Parkway: Exit 38A, merge onto Atlantic City Expwy. West and continue 20 miles to Exit 28, then follow Expressway
directions above.
Garden Pier, Boardwalk at New Jersey Ave.
Atlantic City, 08401
Art Museum: (609)347-5837
Historical Museum: (609)347-5839
Open Daily, 10AM-4PM
Admission Free
Historical Museum currently open weekdays only.
Adjacent facilities. Art center features changing exhibitions in three
galleries. Historical museum highlights Atlantic City's singular history,
including its popularity as an entertainment and recreation center, Miss America
pageant, gambling casinos.
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 38 (Atlantic City Expressway/Atlantic City), merge onto Atlantic City Expwy. East
and continue 7 1/2 miles to end; continue two blocks on Christopher Columbus Blvd.; turn left 1 mile on Atlantic Ave.; turn
right on Delaware Ave., park in casino garages.
Southbound, Exit 40, merge onto US 30 East and continue 9 miles to end, parking in casino
garages. Both museums are on Garden Pier, at New Jersey Ave. and Boardwalk, just north of Showboat.
From Atlantic City Expressway: Eastbound, at end, follow Parkway Northbound directions above.
907 Shore Rd., P.O. Box 301
Somers Point, 08244
(609)927-5218
Open Wednesday thru Saturday, 10AM-3:30PM
Admission Free
Museum containing over 20,000 artifacts relating to Atlantic County history
from the 18th century to the late 20th. Guided tours feature the highlights of
the collection
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 29, merge onto US 9 North, continue 1/2 mile to first light; turn right on Mays
Landing Rd. (Co. 559) and go 3/4 mile to traffic circle; take second exit off circle, continue north on Co. 585 (Shore Rd.).
Southbound, Exit 30, merge onto NJ 52 East, continue 1 1/2 miles on NJ 52 to traffic circle;
take third exit off circle, continue north on Co. 585 (Shore Rd.).
215 39th St., Box 236
Avalon, 08202
(609)967-0090
Open Monday thru Saturday, 11AM-3PM
Museum spotlights the history of Avalon as a resort community.
From Parkway: Exit 13, turn left on Avalon Blvd. (Co. 601) and continue 3 1/4 miles into Avalon; turn right on Dune Dr.
and continue 1/2 mile; turn right on 39th St. to museum.
Sam Azeez Museum of Woodbine Heritage, Woodbine
610 Washington Ave.
Woodbine, 08270
(609) 861-5355
Wednesday thru Friday, Sunday, 10AM-4PM
Museum located in historic Brotherhood Synagogue traces the growth of Woodbine as an agricultural colony built by Russian
Jewish immigrants.
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 10 (at-grade intersection), turn left on Stone Harbor Blvd. and continue 1/4 mile to
first light; cross US 9 and continue 5 miles on Dennisville Rd. (Co. 657) to end; bear right on NJ 47 North and continue 2 miles to
second light; turn right on Co. 557 (Tyler Rd./Woodbine-Dennisville Rd.) and continue 3 miles into Woodbine; bear right on
Washington Ave. and continue 1/2 mile to museum.
Southbound, Exit 17, turn left on Sea Isle Blvd. (Co. 625 West) and continue 1/4 mile to end;
turn right on US 9 North and go 1/2 mile to first light; turn left on Co. 550 West (Woodbine-Ocean View Rd.) and continue
6 miles into Woodbine; turn left on Washington Ave. and go 1/4 mile to museum.
Fifth St. and Central Ave.
Barnegat Light, 08006
Open Daily, 2-4PM, July and August; Weekends, 2-4PM, June and September
Museum in former schoolhouse includes memorabilia of Long Beach Island and
original Barnegat Light lens
From Parkway: Exit 63, turn right on NJ 72 East and continue 7 miles across Barnegat Bay to end; turn left and go
8 miles on Long Beach Blvd. to Barnegat Light; turn left on Fifth St.
630 Rt. 9
Bayville, 08721
(732)269-0643
Open June 18 thru mid-September, Wednesday, 6-8PM; Sunday, 2-4PM
Artifacts of local interest are displayed in 1890-vintage former Berkeley
Township Hall.
From Parkway: Exit 77,
Northbound, turn right; Southbound, turn left on Double
Trouble Rd. to end; turn left on Pinewald-Keswick Rd. (Co. 618); Both,
continue 2 1/2 miles on Co. 618 (Forest Hills Pkwy./Veterans Blvd./Serpentine Dr./Central
Pkwy.) to US 9; turn left and go 3/4 mile on US 9 North to museum.
3907 Pacific Ave.
Wildwood, 08260
(609)523-0277
Open May 1-September 30, Monday thru Thursday, 9:30AM-2:30PM; Friday, 9:30AM-2:30PM, 6:30-8:30PM; Saturday, Sunday,
10:30AM-2:30PM; Oct. 1-April 30, Daily, 10:30AM-2:30PM
Donation
Museum highlights the growth of Wildwood from its beginnings to its present popular resort status
From Parkway: Northbound, Exit 4, turn right on NJ 47 South, Southbound,
Exit 4B, merge onto NJ 47 South, continue 2 1/2 miles; after crossing bridge into Wildwood, continue 1/2 mile on Rio Grande
Ave. to fifth light; turn left on Pacific Ave. and go 1/2 mile to museum.
3607 Brigantine Blvd.
Brigantine, 08203
(609)266-3437
Open Daily, Memorial Day-Labor Day, 10AM-1PM
Museum includes historical photographs and artifacts of the Brigantine
area.
From Parkway: Exit 38, merge onto Atlantic City Expwy. Eastbound and continue 7 miles to Exit 1, then follow Expressway
directions below.
From Atlantic City Expwy: Exit 1, merge onto Brigantine Connector and continue 2 1/2 miles to end; merge onto NJ 87 North and
continue 2 miles to museum.
504 Route 9
Cape May Court House, 08210
(609)465-3535
Open at 10AM, last admission sold at 2PM; June thru August, Tuesday thru Saturday; September, Friday, Saturday;
October thru May, Saturday
Admission Free
18th-century John Holmes House contains museum featuring extensive artifacts
pertaining to life in southern New Jersey. Guided tours offered.
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 10 (at-grade intersection); at traffic
light, turn left and go 1/4 mile on Stone Harbor Blvd.; turn right and go 1/2 mile on US 9 North.
Southbound, Exit 11 (at-grade intersection); turn right at traffic light and go 1/4
mile on Crest Haven Rd. to end; turn left and go 1/4 mile on US 9 South.
Birch Grove Park
1600 Shore Rd.
Northfield, 08225
(609)383-1505
Open Sunday, Wednesday, 1-3PM
Local history and memorabilia from the community of Northfield.
From Parkway: Exit 36, Northbound, turn left on Fire Rd. and go to second light; turn right on
Tilton Rd. (Co. 563 South); Southbound, merge onto Tilton Rd. (Co. 563 South); continue on Tilton
Rd. 3 miles to end at Shore Rd./Mill Rd. intersection; turn sharp left onto Shore Rd. (Co. 585 North) to Birch Grove Park.
2717 Asbury Ave.
Ocean City, 08226
(609)398-2316
Open Memorial Day thru Christmas, Saturday 10AM-8PM, Sunday, 12Noon-6PM
Admission Free
Museum features over 10,000 varieties of seashells, some very rare.
From Parkway: Exit 25, Northbound, turn right,
Southbound, turn left on Roosevelt Blvd. (Co. 623) and go 1 3/4 miles to light at Bay Ave. in
Ocean City; cross Bay Ave. and continue four blocks on 34 St. to Asbury Ave.; turn left on Asbury Ave. and continue 3/4 mile to
museum between 28th and 27th Sts.
35 Leitz Blvd.
Tuckerton, 08087
(609)294-1547
Open June-Sept., Wednesday, 10AM-4PM, Saturday, 2-4PM
1884 schoolhouse houses artifacts of the Tuckerton-Little Egg Harbor area.
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 50, follow US 9 North through New Gretna 6 1/2 miles to Tuckerton; take first right on
entering Tuckerton to Wisteria Ln.; continue 1 block to schoolhouse on left at Leitz Blvd.
Southbound, Exit 58, turn left on Co. 539 (N. Green St.) and continue 3 miles into Tuckerton; at light,
turn right on US 9 South (W. Main St.) and continue 1 mile to first light; turn left on Oak Ln. and go one block; turn right on
Leitz Blvd. and go one block to schoolhouse.
521 Herbertsville Rd.
Brick, 08723
(732)785-2500
Open Saturday, 10AM-12Noon; Sunday, 12Noon-2PM
Donation
Early 19th-century farmhouse and inn is maintained by Brick Township Historical Society. Artifacts, articles and photos of
early township schools are featured.
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 90, merge onto Co. 549 South (Chambers Bridge Rd.) and continue 1 mile to sixth light; turn left on NJ 70 East and
continue 2 miles to seventh light; go through intersection, then take jughandle for Herbertsville Rd.; merge onto Herbertsville Rd., cross NJ 70 and
continue 1 mile to museum.
Southbound, Exit 91, follow signs for Herbertsville/Point Pleasant and merge onto Co. 549 North (Lanes Mill Rd.);
turn right at light, staying on Co. 549, onto Burnt Tavern Rd.; continue 1 1/2 miles through four lights, exit to Maple Ave. just before
the fifth light; cross Burnt Tavern Rd. and continue 1 mile on Maple Ave. to end; turn left on Herbertsville Rd. and continue 1/4 mile
to museum.
Insectropolis, Toms River
1761 Lakewood Rd.
Toms River, 08755
(732)349-7090
Open Tuesday thru Saturday, 10AM-3PM
Admission Adults/Children over 2 $7
Exhibits in 12 rooms depict aspects of insect life and habits.
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 83, merge onto US 9 North and continue 2 miles to museum.
Southbound, Exit 88, merge onto NJ 70 West and continue 2 3/4 mile, exit to US 9 South; merge onto US 9 and continue 2 1/4
miles to museum.
6725 Black Horse Pike, Shore Mall
Egg Harbor Township, 08234
(609)645-7741
Open Monday thru Saturday, 10AM-5PM; Sunday, 12Noon-5PM
Interactive museum for children 1-10 years old includes work-themed exhibits featuring hands-on
activities
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 36, turn left on Fire Rd. and go 1/4 mile to second light; turn left on Tilton Rd. (Co. 563) and
continue 1/2 mile to first light; turn left to stay on Tilton Rd. (US 40/US 322 West) and continue 1/2 mile; make U-turn at Lincoln Ave. and
return 1/2 mile on US 40/US 322 East to museum in Shore Mall.
Southbound, Exit 37, turn right on Washington Ave. and continue 1/4 mile; bear right on Tilton Rd. and continue 1/4
mile to first light; turn left on Uibel Ave. and stay in left lane; at light, turn left on Black Horse Pike (US 40/US 322 East) and continue 1/2
mile to museum in Shore Mall.
126 Main St.
Forked River, 08731
(609)971-0467
Open June-Labor Day, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 1-3PM, Saturday, 10AM-12Noon
Donation
Large number of Victorian artifacts in an 1860 schoolhouse
From Parkway: Exit 74, turn right and go 2 miles on Co. 614 (Lacey Rd.) to first light,
in Forked River; turn right and go 1/4 mile on US 9 South.
Engleside and Beach Aves.
Beach Haven, 08008
(609)492-0700
Open Summer, Saturday thru Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 2-4PM, 7-9PM; Tuesday, Friday,
10AM-4PM, 7-9PM; Spring, Fall, Saturday, Sunday, 2-4PM
Memorabilia of World War II, Victorian life and local industry. Museum is
located in former Holy Innocents Church
From Parkway: Exit 63, turn right and go east 7 miles on NJ 72 across Barnegat Bay to end; turn right and go 7 miles on Long
Beach Blvd. to Beach Haven; turn left and go 1 block on Engleside Ave.
Margate City Historical Society
Museum, Margate
7 S. Washington Ave.
Margate, 08402
(609)823-6546
Open Saturday, 10AM-1PM
Museum focusing on history of Margate features artifacts and memorabilia, as well as antique fire-fighting equipment.
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 29, merge onto US 9 North and continue 1/4 mile to first light; turn right on Mays Landing Rd.
(Co. 559 South) and continue 3/4 mile to traffic circle; take second exit off circle and go north 1 mile on Shore Rd. (Co.
585) to third light; turn right on NJ 152 (E. Maryland Ave.) and go 3 1/2 miles across Great Egg Harbor Inlet bridges into Longport; continue on
Ventnor Ave. and go 1 mile; turn right on S. Washington Ave. to museum.
Southbound, Exit 36, merge onto Co. 563 South (Tilton Rd.) and go 2 1/2 miles to Mill Rd./Shore
Rd. intersection (seventh light; get in left lane); cross Shore Rd. and bear left onto E. Mill Rd. (Co. 662); continue 3 miles
on causeways into Margate; bear right with traffic onto N Jerome Ave. and continue 3/4 mile to end; turn right
on Ventnor Ave. (Co. 629) and go 3/4 mile; turn left on S. Washington Ave. to museum.
3625 Brigantine Blvd.
Brigantine, 08203
(609)266-0538
Hours vary; please call
Donation
Treatment center for injured sea mammals; museum with exhibits on marine
mammals
From Parkway: Exit 38, merge onto Atlantic City Expwy. Eastbound and continue 7 miles to Exit 1; merge onto
Brigantine Connector and continue 2 miles to end; merge onto NJ 87 North and continue 2 1/4 miles to museum.
From Atlantic City Expwy: Exit 1, merge onto Brigantine Connector and continue 2 miles to end; merge onto NJ 87 North and
continue 2 1/4 miles to museum.
500 Forrestal Rd.
Cape May County Airport
Rio Grande, 08242
(609)886-8787
Open April-September, Daily, 9AM-5PM; October-November, Daily, 9AM-4PM; December-March, Monday thru Friday, 9AM-4PM
Admission Adults $6, Children 3-12 $4
World War II-era Hangar #1 serves as a museum of aviation, focusing on the airport's use as a
military facility
From Parkway: Northbound, Exit 4, turn left on NJ 47 North, Southbound,
Exit 4A, merge onto NJ 47 North, continue 3/4 mile to third light; turn left and go 1 mile on Railroad Ave. (becomes Seashore
Rd.) to first light; turn right and go 3/4 mile on Breakwater Rd. to airport; turn right on Lexington Rd., continuing
on Langley Rd. to end; turn left on Forrestal Rd. to Hangar #1.
New Egypt Museum, New Egypt
125 Evergreen Rd., Box 295
New Egypt,08533
(609)758-8111
Open Wednesday, 11AM-1PM; Sunday, 1-4PM
Museum housed in 1825 farmhouse displays artifacts of the New Egypt-Plumsted Township area.
From Turnpike:
Northbound, Exit 7, merge onto US 206 South, cross under Turnpike, then exit left to NJ 68 South;
continue 5 miles on NJ 68 to third light; turn left on Co. 537 (Monmouth Rd.) and continue 6 1/2 miles through two lights;
turn right on Evergreen Rd. and continue 1/2 mile to museum.
Southbound, Exit 7A, merge onto I-195 East (Lakewood/Shore Points) and continue 1 mile to Exit 7, then
follow I-195 Eastbound directions below.
From I-195:
Eastbound, Exit 7; turn right on Co. 526 (Robbinsville-Allentown Rd.) and continue 1 mile to end in Allentown; turn right on S. Main St. (Co.
539) and continue 1/4 mile; turn left at High St. to stay on Co. 539 and continue 2 3/4 miles; turn right on Holmes Mill Rd.
and continue 4 1/2 miles to stop sign at Monmouth Rd. (Co. 537); cross Monmouth Rd. and continue 1/2 mile on Evergreen Rd.
to museum.
Westbound, Exit 16, turn left on Co. 537 (Monmouth Rd.) and continue 7 3/4 miles through three lights;
turn left on Evergreen Rd. and continue 1/2 mile to museum.
Lily Lake Rd.
Oceanville, 08231
(609)652-8848
Open Tuesday thru Saturday, 10AM-4:30PM, Sunday, 12Noon-5PM
Admission Adults $4, Students, Senior Citizens $3, Children under 12 free
Exhibitions of American folk and fine art and extensive collection of bird
decoys
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 38, merge onto Atlantic City Expwy., continue 2 miles to Exit 5;
turn left and go 6 miles on US 9 North to Oceanville; turn right on Lily Lake Rd.
Southbound, Exit 48, merge onto US 9 South and continue 6 miles to Oceanville; turn left on
Lily Lake Rd.
From Atlantic City Expwy: Exit 5, Eastbound, turn left,
Westbound, turn right, continue 6 miles on US 9 North to Oceanville; turn right on Lily Lake Rd.
1735 Simpson Ave.
Ocean City, 08226
(609)399-1801
Open May 1-October 31, Monday thru Friday, 10AM-4PM; Saturday, 11AM-2PM; November 1-April 30, Tuesday thru Friday, 10AM-4PM; Saturday
11AM-2PM
Donation
Local history museum, including doll exhibit, Victorian artifacts. Museum
located in Ocean City community center.
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 25, turn right and go 1 1/2 miles on Roosevelt Blvd. to first light;
turn left on Bay Ave. and go 2 miles; turn right on E. 17th St. and go 1 block; turn right on Simpson Ave. to
community center on left.
Southbound, Exit 30, merge onto NJ 52 East and continue 3 1/2 miles across Great Egg Harbor;
at first light in Ocean City, turn right on Bay Ave. and go 3/4 mile; turn left on E. 17th St. and go 1 block; turn right on Simpson Ave.
to community center on left.
26 Hadley Ave.
Toms River, 08753
(732)341-1880
Open Tuesday, Thursday, 1-3PM; first Saturday, 1-4PM
Museum featuring history of Ocean County area in Pierson-Schulthorp House.
Guided tours.
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 81, merge onto Water St. and continue 1/2 mile on Water St. to second light; turn left on Main St.
(NJ 166 North) and continue one block to first light; turn right on Washington St. and go 1/2 mile to second light; turn left onto Hadley Ave. to museum.
Southbound, Exit 82, merge onto NJ 37 East and continue 1 1/4 miles to second light; turn right
on Hooper Ave. and continue 1/4 mile; bear right on Hadley Ave. and continue 1/2 mile to museum.
Cape May and Asbury Aves.
Ocean Gate, 07840
(732)269-8040
Open June thru September, Saturday, 10AM-12Noon, Wednesday, 6:30-8PM
Donation
1909 Ocean Gate railroad station displays memorabilia associated with
railroading
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 77, turn right and go 3 miles on Co. 618
(Forest Hills Pkwy./Veterans Blvd./Serpentine Dr./Central Pkwy.) to traffic light in Forked
River; turn left on US 9 North and go 1 3/4 miles to third light at Ocean Gate; turn
right on Ocean Gate Dr. (Co. 625) and go 3/4 mile; turn right on Cape May Ave. and go four blocks to museum.
Southbound, Exit 80, keep right on exit ramp, following signs for US 9 South; cross under Parkway and bear right to
stay on US 9; merge onto US 9 South and continue 3 1/2 miles, exit to Ocean Gate; turn left and cross US 9, continue 3/4 mile on Ocean
Gate Dr.; turn right on Cape May Ave. and go four blocks to museum.
New York Ave. & Boardwalk
Atlantic City, 08401
(609)347-2001
Open Monday thru Friday, Sunday, 10AM-10PM; Saturday, 10AM-11PM.
Admission Adult $14.99, Student/AAA/Military $12.99, Seniors $11.99, Children 5-12 $9.99
Displays unusual artifacts and exhibits gathered by famed cartoonist Robert
Ripley.
From Parkway: Exit 38, merge onto Atlantic City Expwy. Eastbound and continue 7 1/2 miles to end; continue 3 blocks on
Christopher Columbus Blvd.; turn left on Pacific Ave. and go 1/2 mile to New York Ave.; turn right and park as close to
Boardwalk as possible.
From Atlantic City Expwy: At end of Expressway, follow Parkway directions above.
Roundhouse Museum, Egg Harbor City
533 London Ave.
Egg Harbor City, 08215
(609)965-4677
Open Wednesday, 1-5PM; Saturday, 1-4PM
Admission Free
Museum exhibits artifacts and memorabilia pertaining to history of Egg Harbor City. Exhibits include glass, boating, clothing
and wine industries.
From Parkway:
Northbound: Exit 38A, merge onto Atlantic City Expressway West and go 2 1/2 miles to Exit 9,
then follow Atlantic City Expressway Westbound directions below.
Southbound: Exit 44, turn right on Co. 575 South (S Pomona Rd.) and go 3 1/2 miles to third light; turn right on US 30 and
continue 5 1/2 miles into Egg Harbor City; turn right on London Ave. and continue 1/2 mile to museum.
From Atlantic City Expressway:
Eastbound: Exit 17, turn left on NJ 50 North and continue 2 3/4 miles into Egg Harbor City; go
four blocks past US 30 and turn left on Campe St.; go two blocks and turn right on London Ave. to museum.
Westbound: Exit 9, turn right on Delilah Rd. (Co. 646) and go 1/4 mile to traffic circle; take
fourth exit off circle onto Co. 563 North (Tilton Rd.) and continue 5 miles to end; turn left onto US 30 West and continue 3 miles into
Egg Harbor City; turn right on London Ave. and continue 1/2 mile to museum.
4208 Landis Ave.
Sea Isle City, 08243
(609)263-2992
Open July, August, Monday thru Saturday, 10AM-1PM; Spring, Fall, Saturday, 12Noon-3PM
Museum includes exhibits featuring history of Sea Isle City as a resort
town.
From Parkway:
Northbound: Exit 13, turn right on Co. 601 (Avalon Blvd.) and continue 1/2 mile to end; turn
right on US 9 North and go 4 miles to Ocean View; turn right on Co. 625 (Sea Isle Blvd.) and go 3 miles into Sea
Isle City; turn right and go 2 blocks on Landis Ave.
Southbound, Exit 17, turn right on Co. 625 (Sea Isle Blvd.) and go 3 miles into Sea Isle City;
turn right on Landis Ave. and go 2 blocks to museum.
1721 Mt Pleasant Rd.
Tuckahoe, 08250
(609)628-2850
Open Summer, Friday, 11AM-3PM, Saturday, 11AM-4PM, Sunday, 12Noon-4PM; Winter, Saturday, Sunday, 9AM-4PM
Admission Adults $3, Children over 2 $1
Museum displays railroad memorabilia and photographs as well as several model layouts.
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 20, at end of ramp, cross US 9 and continue 6 1/2 miles north on NJ 50 to
Tuckahoe; turn left on Marshall Ave. and continue to end; turn right on Mt. Pleasant Rd. to museum.
Southbound, Exit 25, turn right on Roosevelt Blvd. (Co. 623) and continue 1/2 mile across US 9 to
end; bear left on Tuckahoe Rd. (Co. 631) and continue 5 miles to end; turn right on NJ 50 North and continue 1 1/2 miles;
turn left on Marshall Ave. and continue to end; turn right on Mt Pleasant Rd. (Co. 664) to museum.
50 West Bay Ave.
Manahawkin, 08050
(609)597-5947
Open May-Sept., Wednesday thru Sunday, 10AM-4PM; Oct.-Apr., Sunday, 1-4PM
Four-building complex including Manahawkin Old Baptist Church, Old Stone Store, Manahawkin Railroad Station and Cavalry
Cottage spotlight the history of the Manahawkin-Stafford Township area.
From Parkway: Exit 63, follow signs for Manahawkin, merge onto NJ 72 East; continue 1 1/2 miles on NJ 72, exit to US 9 North/
Manahawkin/Business District; merge onto US 9 North, cross under NJ 72 to first light; turn left on W. Bay Ave. (also ramp to
NJ 72 West) to center parking lot on right.
Box 1111
Toms River, 08754
(908)349-9209
Open Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 10AM-2PM
Donation
Exhibits on maritime history of area, boat restoration
From Parkway: Exit 81, Northbound, merge onto Water St.; Southbound,
take first right and cross over Parkway, passing through one light; Both, continue 3/4 miles on Water St.
to fourth light; turn left on Hooper Ave. to museum.
49 Mill St.
Mays Landing, 08330
(609)909-0272
Open Saturday, 10AM-4PM, Thursday, 6:30-9PM
Exhibits highlight the history of Mays Landing and Hamilton Township
From Parkway: Exit 38A, merge onto Atlantic City Expressway West and continue 4 miles to Exit 12, then
follow Expressway Westbound directions below.
From Atlantic City Expwy.:
Eastbound, Exit 17, turn right on NJ 50 South and continue 6 1/2 miles
into Mays Landing; at Main St. light, turn right on Main St. and continue to end; turn left on Mill St. and go 1/4 mile to
museum.
Westbound, Exit 12, at end of ramp, turn left on Co. 575 (Wrangleboro Rd.), get in right lane and
make immediate right turn onto US 40-322 West; continue through first light and take jughandle, following signs to US 40 West;
continue 5 miles on US 40 to Mays Landing; at traffic light at Cape May Ave., continue straight (US 40 turns left) to end;
turn left on Mill St. and go 1/4 mile to museum on left.
120 W. Main St., Box 52
Tuckerton, 08087
(609)296-8868
Open April-October, Daily, 10AM-5PM
Admission Adults $8, Seniors $6, Children 6-17 $3
Complex spotlighting heritage of the Barnegat Bay-Little Egg Harbor area.
Features boatbuilding, oystering and crabbing, decoys, sawmill and replica of
Tucker's Island lighthouse in 16 buildings.
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 50, merge onto US 9 North and continue 8 miles to Tuckerton.
Southbound, Exit 58, turn left on Co. 539 South and continue 3 miles to traffic light in
Tuckerton; turn right and go 1/4 mile on US 9 South to seaport on left.
Lower Delaware Valley
South Jersey Regional Airport
68 Stacy Haines Rd.
Lumberton, 08048
(609)267-4488
Open All Year Wednesday thru Saturday, 10AM-4PM; April-October, Sunday, 11AM-4PM
Admission Adult $4, Seniors $3, Children 4-13 $2
Highlights the technological advances that marked the rise of aerospace
travel.
From Turnpike:
Northbound, Exit 4, merge onto NJ 73 North (Camden/Philadelphia) and continue 1/4 mile through one light, exit to
I-295 North/Trenton; merge onto I-295 North and continue 3 1/2 miles to Exit 40A, then follow I-295 Northbound directions below.
Southbound, Exit 5, turn right on Co. 541 South (Mount Holly) and continue 1 3/4 miles on Co. 541 to third light;
follow Lumberton/Co. 541
signs onto Mount Holly bypass and continue 2 3/4 miles across NJ 38 into Lumberton; at fourth light, turn right on Main St.
(Co. 541 South) and continue 2 1/4 miles to light at Fostertown Rd. (Co. 636 West); turn right on Fostertown Rd., then take first left onto
Stacy Haines Rd. (Co. 612 West) and continue 1 1/4 miles to airport.
From I-295:
Northbound, Exit 40A, merge onto NJ 38 East and continue 2 miles to fourth light, exit to Ark Rd.
(Co. 635); turn right on Ark Rd. and go 2 miles to 4-way stop at Stacy Haines Rd.; turn left and go 1 mile on Stacy
Haines Rd. to airport.
Southbound, Exit 47A, merge onto Co. 541 South and go 2 miles on Co. 541 to
Turnpike junction; continue on Co. 541 following Turnpike Southbound directions.
Box 225
Rancocas, 08073
(609)261-4747
First and third Saturdays, 10AM-3PM; call for weekday appointment
Admission Adults $7, Seniors $5, Children $5
Museum depicts the life and heritage of the American Indians of the Powhatan
Renape nation.
From Turnpike: Exit 5, turn right onto Co. 541 South and continue 1 3/4 miles to third light; follow Lumberton/Co. 541 signs onto Mount Holly
bypass and continue to first traffic light; turn right on Rancocas Rd. and go 2 miles to Rankokus Indian Reservation
entrance.
From I-295: Exit 45A, merge onto Rancocas Rd. and continue 3/4 mile to Rankokus Indian Reservation entrance.
451 High St.
Burlington, 08016
(609)386-4773
Open Tuesday thru Saturday, 1-5PM
Admission to museum Adults $3, Children under 12 $1.50
Tours of Society homes during open hours Adults $3, Children under 12 $1.50
Combination ticket Adults $5, Children under 12 $2.50
Homes of James Fenimore Cooper and Capt. James Lawrence, Pearson-How House,
A.K. Wolcott Museum.
From Turnpike: Exit 5, turn left on Co. 541 North and go 4 miles to Society headquarters.
From I-295, Exit 47B, merge onto Co. 541 North and go 2 miles to Society headquarters.
49 Rancocas Rd.
Mount Holly, 08060
(609)265-5476
Open Thursday thru Saturday, 10AM-4PM; Sunday, 12Noon-4PM
Admission Adults $4, Seniors/Students $2
1810 jail, said to be the first fireproof building in U.S.
From Turnpike: Exit 5, turn right onto Co. 541 South (Mount Holly) and go 1 3/4 miles on Co. 541 to third light at Mt. Holly bypass;
continue straight 1 mile on High St.; turn right on Grant St. to museum parking.
From I-295:
Northbound, Exit 45A, merge onto Rancocas Rd. and continue 3 3/4 miles to end in Mt. Holly; turn left on High St.,
then take first left on Grant St. to museum parking.
Southbound, Exit 47A, merge onto Co. 541 South and go 4 miles on Co. 541 to eighth light at Mt. Holly bypass;
continue straight 1 mile on High St.; turn right on Grant St. to museum parking.
2040 Springdale Rd.
Cherry Hill, 08003
(856)424-1233
Open Daily, 9:30AM-5:30PM; Saturdays, October-May, to 8:30PM.
Admission Adults and children over 1 year $9.95, Seniors $8.95
Interactive museum aimed at children up to ten years old.
From Turnpike: Exit 4, merge onto NJ 73 South (Marlton/Atlantic City), cross under Turnpike and take first right onto
Clover Rd.; continue on Clover Rd. to end; turn right on Church Rd., then take first left onto Springdale Rd. and continue
1 mile to museum.
From I-295: Exit 34A, merge onto NJ 70 East and continue 1/4 mile to first light; turn right on Marlkress Rd., then turn left onto Greentree
Rd. and cross NJ 70; continue 1/4 mile on Greentree Rd., then turn left on Springdale Rd. and go 1/2 mile to museum.
High & Center Sts.
Glassboro, 08028
(856)881-7468
Open Saturday 11AM-2PM
Museum displays memorabilia and tools of the local glass industry.
From Turnpike:
Northbound, Exit 2, merge onto US 322 East (Mullica Hill/Atlantic City/Bridgeton) and continue
7 miles, exit to NJ 55 South/Malaga; continue 1 1/2 miles to Exit 48; turn left on Ellis Mill Rd. (Co. 641 North) and
continue 1 3/4 miles into Glassboro; turn right on W. High St., cross Main St. to museum.
Southbound, Exit 3, merge onto NJ 168 North and continue 3/4 mile, exit to I-295 South (Walt
Whitman Bridge/Delaware Memorial Bridge); continue 2 miles on I-295, exit to NJ 42 South/Atlantic City (after Exit 26);
continue 1 1/4 miles on NJ 42, exit to NJ 55/Deptford/Glassboro/Vineland; continue 11 1/2 miles to Exit 48; turn left on
Ellis Mill Rd. (Co. 641 North) and continue 1 3/4 miles into Glassboro; turn right on W. High St., cross Main St. to
museum.
From I-295:
Northbound, Exit 11A, merge onto US 322 East and continue 11 miles, exit to NJ 55 South/Malaga,
then follow Turnpike Northbound directions above.
Southbound, Exit to NJ 42 South/Atlantic City (after Exit 26), then follow Turnpike Southbound
directions above.
17 Pearl St.
Newfield, 08344
(856)697-6900
Open Monday thru Friday, 8AM-4PM
Museum displays over 26,000 Matchbox vehicle models, with most also offered
for sale.
From Turnpike:
Northbound, after leaving Delaware Memorial Bridge,
exit to US 40 East and continue 29 miles; at first traffic light after passing NJ
55, continue straight (US 40 goes left) onto West Blvd. for 2 1/2 miles into
Newfield; turn left on Pearl St. to museum.
Southbound, Exit 3, merge onto NJ 168 North and continue 1 mile; exit to I-295 South (Walt
Whitman Bridge/Delaware Memorial Bridge), merge onto I-295 South and continue 2 miles, exit to NJ 42 South/Atlantic City
(after Exit 26); merge onto NJ 42 and continue 1 1/4 miles, exit to NJ 55/Deptford/Glassboro/Vineland; continue on NJ 55
South 21 miles to Exit 39A, merge onto US 40 East, then follow Northbound directions above.
From I-295:
Northbound, follow Turnpike northbound directions.
Southbound, exit to NJ 42 South/Atlantic City (after Exit 26), then follow Turnpike
Southbound directions.
3 Fort Dix Rd.
Pemberton, 08068
(609)894-0546
Open Wednesday, Friday thru Sunday, 10AM-4PM
Restored railroad station houses displays of regional history.
From Turnpike:
Northbound, Exit 4, merge onto NJ 73 North and go 1/4 mile, exit to I-295 North (Trenton);
continue 3 1/2 miles on I-295 to Exit 40A, then follow I-295 Northbound directions below.
Southbound, Exit 7, merge onto US 206 South (McGuire AFB/Fort Dix) and continue 9 miles to fourth light;
turn left on Co. 630 East (N. Pemberton Rd.) and continue 3 miles into Pemberton; at first light, turn right on Arney's Mount Rd. and go
1/4 mile to end; turn right on Fort Dix Rd. to museum on right.
From I-295:
Northbound, Exit 40A, merge onto NJ 38 East and continue 9 3/4 miles to US 206; cross US 206 and
continue 2 1/2 miles on Co. 530 East into Pemberton; at first light, turn left on Hanover St. and continue 1/2 mile to museum on left.
Southbound, Exit 57A, merge onto US 130 North and go 1 mile to first intersection; turn right on
Farnsworth Ave. (Co. 545 South) and continue 1/4 mile; turn right onto US 206 South, pass New Jersey Turnpike, then follow
Turnpike Southbound directions above.
62 Battleship Pl.
Camden, 08103
(856)966-1652 or (866)877-6262
Open February 6-March 12, Friday thru Monday, 9AM-3PM; March 13-April 30, September 7-December 31, Daily, 9:30AM-3PM; May 1
-September 6, Daily, 9:30AM-5PM
Admission Adults $18.50 (General Quarters Tour)/$19.95 (Fire Power or City at Sea Tour), Seniors/Veterans/Children 6-11 $14/$15, Children under 6/Active Military Free
Three separate tours of the battleship New Jersey, now berthed permanently at Camden, are offered.
From Turnpike: Exit 3, merge onto NJ 168 North and continue 1 mile, exit to I-295 South/Walt Whitman Bridge/Delaware
Memorial Bridge; merge onto I-295 South and continue 1 mile to Exit 26; merge onto I-76 West and continue 2 miles, exit to
I-676 North (Camden/Benjamin Franklin Bridge) and continue 3 miles to Exit 5A, stay in right lane, merge onto Mickle Blvd. and continue 1 mile
(Mickle Blvd becomes Martin Luther King Blvd) to Wiggins Park circle; take exit to right onto Riverside Dr., pass Aquarium,
right on Federal St., then right on Delaware Ave. to parking garage on right; use
Aquarium exit from garage and take Battleship Shuttle.
From I-295: Exit 26, then follow Turnpike directions.
Tidewater
Bridgeton Hall of Fame All Sports Museum, Bridgeton
Burt St. and Babe Ruth Dr.
Bridgeton, 08302
(856)451-7300
Open Tuesday thru Saturday, 10AM-12Noon, 1-3PM
Admission Free
Museum honors local sports figures of national reputation and contains memorabilia of many others.
From Turnpike:
Northbound, Exit 1A, merge onto NJ 49 East and go 25 miles to
Bridgeton; turn left on S. West Ave. and go 1/4 mile; take second right onto Burt St. and continue to museum.
Southbound, Exit 3, merge onto NJ 168 North and go 1 mile, exit to I-295 South (Walt Whitman
Bridge/Delaware Memorial Bridge); merge onto I-295 South and go 2 miles, exit to NJ 42 South/Atlantic City (after Exit 26),
then follow I-295 Southbound directions below.
From I-295:
Northbound, Exit 1A, follow Turnpike northbound directions.
Southbound, exit to NJ 42 south (after Exit 26), merge onto NJ 42 South and continue 2 miles,
exit to NJ 55/Deptford/Glassboro/Vineland; merge onto NJ 55 South and
continue 28 miles to Exit 32B; merge onto NJ 56 West and go 7 miles to end; turn left on NJ 77 South and go 2 1/2 miles into
Bridgeton; turn right on Broad St. (NJ 49 West) and go 3/4 mile to fourth light; turn right on S. West Ave. and go 1/4 mile; take second
right onto Burt St. and continue to museum.
86 Church Landing Rd.
Pennsville, 08070
(856)678-4453
Open March-January, Wednesday, Sunday, 1-3PM
Admission Adults $2, Senior citizens $1
Mid 19th-century farmhouse that once stood at the terminus of a ferry to
Delaware contains artifacts of the period.
From Turnpike & I-295: Northbound, Exit 1A,
Southbound, Exit 1, merge onto NJ 49 East and go 1 mile; turn right on Church Landing Rd.
2800 High St.,
Bivalve, 08349
(856)785-2060
Museum is currently closed for restoration.
Museum displays artifacts and photographs of the Delaware Bay area
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 4, turn left on NJ 47 North and continue 29 miles to Co. 670/Mauricetown Rd.
(first light after passing Bayside Prison, about 4 miles); continue 1 mile on Mauricetown Rd. onto Mauricetown Bypass over
Maurice River Bridge; continue on Mauricetown Bypass about 2 1/2 miles to end; turn left on North Ave. and go 3 miles to end in Port Norris;
turn right on Main St. and go 1/2 mile; turn left on High St. and go 1 mile to museum in Bivalve.
Southbound, Exit 17, turn left on Sea Isle Blvd. and continue to end; turn
left on US 9 South and go 2 miles; turn right on NJ 83 West and continue 4 miles to end; turn right on NJ 47 North and go
15 miles to light at Mauricetown Rd. (4 miles past Bayside Prison); turn left, then follow northbound directions.
1 Leddon St.
Millville, 08332
(856)327-2347
Open Tuesday thru Sunday, 10AM-4PM
Museum commemorates "America's First Defense Airport," where 1500 pilots received advanced
fighter training, most in P-47s, during World War II.
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 20, cross US 9 and continue north 7 miles on NJ 50 to Tuckahoe; turn left on NJ
49 and continue 18 miles into Millville; at blinker after crossing Maurice River, turn left on Cedar St. and continue 3
miles to airport, follow signs to museum.
Southbound, Exit 38A, merge onto Atlantic City Expressway West and continue 5 miles
to Exit 12; follow signs to US 40 West and continue through Mays Landing; cross Lake Lenape and pass NJ 50 South (Mill St.)
intersection; at second traffic light, turn left onto Co. 552 West and go 14 miles into Millville (when Co. 552 turns right,
continue straight on Spur Co. 552); 1/4 mile after passing under NJ 55, turn left at traffic light onto Wade Blvd. and take
Wade Blvd. to first light; turn right on NJ 49 West, pass through 5 lights and cross Maurice River; turn left at blinker
and go 3 miles on Cedar St. to airport, follow signs to museum.
1 Mayor Aitken Dr.
Bridgeton, 08302
(856)455-4100
Museum is currently closed for renovation
Open April-December, Tuesday thru Friday, 10:30AM-3:30PM; Saturday, Sunday, 11AM-4PM
Admission Free
Artifacts of the early days of the Industrial Revolution are presented in the
former office of the Cumberland Nail and Iron Company, with emphasis on iron and
glass industries. Includes two-faced clock, indoor face for manager, outdoor
face for workers.
From Turnpike:
Northbound, Exit 1A, merge onto NJ 49 East and go 26 miles to
Bridgeton; turn left on Atlantic St. and continue into Bridgeton City Park on Mayor Aitken Dr.;
museum is on right.
Southbound, Exit 3, merge onto NJ 168 North and go 1 mile, exit to I-295 South (Walt Whitman
Bridge/Delaware Memorial Bridge); merge onto I-295 South and go 2 miles, exit to NJ 42 South/Atlantic City (after Exit 26),
then follow I-295 Southbound directions below.
From I-295:
Northbound, Exit 1A, follow Turnpike northbound directions.
Southbound, exit to NJ 42 south (after Exit 26), merge onto NJ 42 South and continue 2 miles, exit to NJ
55/Deptford/Glassboro/Vineland; merge onto NJ 55 South and
continue 28 miles to Exit 32B; merge onto NJ 56 West and go 7 miles to end; turn left on NJ 77 South and go 3 miles into
Bridgeton; turn right on Commerce St., cross river, take first right
onto Mayor Aitken Dr., enter Bridgeton City Park, museum is on right.
79-83 Market St.
Salem, 08079
(856)935-5004
Open Tuesday thru Saturday, 12Noon-4PM
Admission $3
Local history museum housed in Alexander Grant House exhibits artifacts associated with the area. Tours of
Salem homes and surrounding area.
From Turnpike & I-295: Northbound, Exit 1A, merge onto NJ 49 East and go 9 miles into Salem;
turn left at Market St. (NJ 45 North) and go 1/4 mile to Grant House on left.
From Turnpike Southbound, keep right through toll booth at end of Turnpike, exit to Penns Grove/
Deepwater; turn left on Hawks Bridge Rd. and continue 3 3/4 mile to intersection with Pointers-Auburn Rd.; continue
on Pointers-Auburn Rd. 3 miles to end; merge onto NJ 45 South and continue 2 miles into Salem to Grant House on right.
From I-295 Southbound, Exit 2B, merge onto Hawks Bridge Rd., cross over Turnpike, then follow Turnpike
Southbound directions above.
Upper Deerfield Township Municipal Building
Route 77, Box 5041
Seabrook, 08302
(856)451-8393
Open Monday thru Thursday 9AM-2PM
Displays artifacts of the Seabrook area, focusing on the once-extensive
Seabrook Farms operations.
From Turnpike:
Northbound, after crossing Delaware Memorial Bridge,
exit to US 40 East/Atlantic City; continue 16 miles on US 40; turn right on NJ 77 South and go 9 miles to Seabrook.
Southbound, Exit 2, turn right onto US 322 East and continue 3 miles to Mullica Hill; follow NJ
45 South, then bear left onto NJ 77 South and continue 18 miles to Seabrook.
1501 Glasstown Rd.
Millville, 08332
(800)998-4552 or (856)825-6800
Open April-December, Tuesday thru Sunday, 10AM-5PM; January-March, Friday thru Sunday, 10AM-5PM
Admission April thru December, Adults $10, Seniors $9, Students 6 and older $7; January thru
March, Adults $9, Seniors $8, Students 6 and older $6
Recreation of 1888 southern New Jersey glassmaking town. Includes Museum of
Glass, which features exhibition of American glassware and glassmaking
demonstration. Down Jersey Folklife Center preserves traditions of southern New Jersey.
From Turnpike & I-295:
Northbound, after leaving Delaware Memorial Bridge, follow Turnpike signs, then
exit to US 40/Atlantic City; continue east 24 miles on US 40, exit to NJ 55 South/Vineland/Millville/Cape May; continue
south 12 miles on NJ 55 to Exit 26; turn right on Co. 555, then take first left onto Wade Blvd.; continue 1/2 mile to
village entrance.
From Turnpike:
Southbound, Exit 3, merge onto NJ 168 North and continue 1 mile, exit to I-295 South; merge onto I-295 South
and continue 2 miles, exit to NJ 42 South (after Exit 26), then follow I-295 Southbound directions below.
From I-295:
Southbound, exit to NJ 42 South/Atlantic City (after Exit 26), continue south 1 1/2 miles, exit to
NJ 55 South/Deptford/Glassboro/Vineland; continue south 33 miles to Exit 26; turn right on Co. 555, then take first left
onto Wade Blvd.; continue 1/2 mile to village entrance.
From Parkway:
Northbound, Exit 20, merge onto NJ 50 North; continue north 7 miles on NJ 50 to Tuckahoe; turn
left (west) and go 16 miles on NJ 49 to Millville; at second light after passing NJ 55, turn right on Wade Blvd. and go 1 1/4 miles to
village entrance.
Southbound, Exit 38A, merge onto Atlantic City Expwy. West; continue west 4 miles to Exit 12, then
follow Atlantic City Expressway Westbound directions below.
From Atlantic City Expressway:
From Camden area, use NJ 42 and NJ 55 south (see I-295 southbound directions).
Westbound, Exit 12, at end of ramp, turn left on Co. 575 to end; turn right (west) on US 40, stay to right
through first light and take jughandle, following signs for US 40 West; continue on US 40 5 miles into Mays Landing; at Cape May Ave. light,
turn left to stay on US 40 West and continue 1 mile through three lights;
1/2 mile past third light, bear left onto Co. 552 West
(Millville Ave.) and go 12 miles (Millville Ave. becomes Mays Landing Rd.) to E. Sherman Ave. intersection; when Co. 552
turns right on E. Sherman Ave., continue straight on Mays Landing Rd. (becomes E. Broad St.) 2 1/2 miles to first light, just after NJ 55
overpass; turn right on Wade Blvd. and go 3/4 mile to village entrance.
150 E. Commerce St.
Bridgeton, 08302
(609)451-2620
Open Monday thru Saturday, 1-4PM
Museum located in Bridgeton Public Library exhibits 20,000 artifacts relating
to Lenni-Lenape natives of the area
From Turnpike:
Northbound, Exit 1A, merge onto NJ 49 East and continue 26 miles on NJ 49 to Bridgeton; after
crossing river, turn left on NJ 77; turn right on E. Commerce St.
Southbound, Exit 3, merge onto NJ 168 North and go 1 mile, exit to I-295 South (Walt Whitman
Bridge/Delaware Memorial Bridge); merge onto I-295 South and continue 2 miles, exit to NJ 42/Atlantic City (after Exit 26), then
follow I-295 Southbound directions below.
From I-295:
Northbound, follow Turnpike northbound directions.
Southbound, Exit to NJ 42 (after Exit 26), merge onto NJ 42 South and continue 1 1/2 miles, exit to
NJ 55/Deptford/Glassboro/Vineland; continue 28 miles to Exit 32B;
merge onto NJ 56 West and go 7 miles to end; turn left on NJ 77 South and go 3 miles to Bridgeton; turn left on E. Commerce
St.
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