New Jersey Historical Society
New Jersey Historical Society, State history museum in downtown Newark, United States.
The New Jersey Historical Society building features high ceilings, marble floors, and extensive exhibition spaces displaying state artifacts and documents.
Founded in 1845, the institution moved to its current location in Newark's arts district, where it maintains collections spanning four centuries of state history.
The museum organizes exhibitions about New Jersey's diverse communities, industrial heritage, and social movements that shaped the state's identity.
Visitors can access both museum exhibits and library resources Tuesday through Saturday, with museum admission at $3 and library entry at $5 per person.
The institution holds original manuscripts from colonial times, including documents about Native American settlements and early European exploration of New Jersey.
Location: New Jersey
Inception: 1845
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-17:00
Website: http://jerseyhistory.org
GPS coordinates: 40.73890,-74.16870
Latest update: March 12, 2025 14:24
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