- Tuesday-Sunday 9:00am-4:45pm
- Closed Monday and on state holidays
- Science Under the Stars monthly talks
- Small Explorers program for early learners
- ADA accessible
- Free weekend parking in lots adjacent to building
- Paleo Lab
- Giftshop
- Free admission to the Museum
- Fee for Planetarium programs
New Jersey State Museum
205 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08625
609-292-6308
Located in in the capital city of Trenton, the New Jersey State Museum was formally established by the New Jersey State Legislature in 1895 with a mission to collect and exhibit specimens in natural history, archaeology, and industrial history. Today, the museum holds more than two million artifacts that explore New Jersey’s natural and cultural history, archaeology, ethnography, and fine art. The museum features changing exhibits and permanent exhibits which help tell the story of New Jersey and its place in the world.
Visitors are welcome to take a tour, participate in hands-on activities, enjoy a lecture, catch a show in the planetarium, interact with scientists working on real fossils, or browse the galleries!
WHAT TO SEE AND DO
- Soar into space at the Planetarium which regularly premieres new and exciting shows
- Explore the Civil War Flag Collection of New Jersey
Journey through Jersey strives to have the most up-to-date information, but always check with the site itself before planning a visit.
