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NOW OPEN!
Museum Cafe Operated by A Touch of Taste, The ARC Mercer
Featuring: Snacks, Soups, Sandwiches and Drinks.
Tuesday - Saturday, 11-3 |
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The New Jersey State Museum has a variety of tools and resources for teachers and their students. For more information, please see our School Resources page. |
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Shop Hours:
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 One World, One Sky
Saturdays & Sundays; 1 & 3 pm; 40 minutes; Ages: 3-6 with adult; $5/Adult, $4/Child
Big Bird's adventure begins on Sesame Street when Elmo's friend, Hu Hu Zhu, visits from China. Big Bird, Elmo and Hu Hu Zhu take viewers  on an exciting discovery of the sun, moon and stars. They also learn about the Big Dipper (Ursa Major) and the North Star (Polaris). Elmo and Hu Hu Zhu then take an imaginary trip to the Moon where they learn that the Moon is a very different place from the Earth. When they imagine themselves back on Earth, they celebrate the idea that even though they live in two different countries, they still share the same sky. They even pick the North Star as their friendship star to always remind them of their shared joy of looking up at the sky together. Made possible by the Sesame Street Workshop and the National Science Foundation with special funding from the PNC Foundation through the Grow Up Great initiative.
 Extreme Planets
Saturdays & Sundays; 2 & 4 pm; 40 minutes; General Audience; $5/Adult, $4/Child
For centuries, humans have wondered whether we are alone in the Universe. Now, we are one step closer to knowing the answer. With the discovery of the first planet orbiting another star, we now know that planets are not unique to our Solar System. In fact, these "extra solar" planets now appear to be quite common. The Planetarium's inaugural presentation explores what makes a planet "Earth-like" and takes an immersive full dome tour of several worlds that just might fit the conditions we're looking for. From water worlds to molten landscapes, inhabitable moons to planets with multiple suns, these exotic worlds are not just science fiction anymore!
Regularly scheduled Planetarium Sky Shows will be offered on Saturdays and Sundays at 1, 2, 3 & 4 pm. Ticket Prices - Adults: $5; Children (age 12 and under): $4; Groups of 15 or more: $4 per person; Friends of the NJSM: $1 off per ticket, up to 4 (Member card required). Planetarium Box Office is open 30 minutes prior to each scheduled Sky Show. Show tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the show. |
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Auditorium Performances  Billy B. The Science Song & Dance Man: Greenhouse Rock
Saturday, November 14; 1 pm & 2:30 pm; 60 minutes; Ages: 6-8; Auditorium; FREE
With humorous parodies of popular songs, Billy B. sings about more serious matters like rainforest depletion, photosynthesis, and the greenhouse effect.
Planetarium Shows
One World, One Sky Saturday, November 14; 1 & 3 pm; 40 minutes; Ages: 3-6 with adult; FREEBig Bird's adventure begins on Sesame Street when Elmo's friend, Hu Hu Zhu, visits from China. Big Bird, Elmo and Hu Hu Zhu take viewers on an exciting discovery of the sun, moon and stars. They also learn about the Big Dipper (Ursa Major) and the North Star (Polaris). Elmo and Hu Hu Zhu then take an imaginary trip to the Moon where they learn that the Moon is a very different place from the Earth. When they imagine themselves back on Earth, they celebrate the idea that even though they live in two different countries, they still share the same sky. They even pick the North Star as their friendship star to always remind them of their shared joy of looking up at the sky together. Made possible by the Sesame Street Workshop and the National Science Foundation with special funding from the PNC Foundation through the Grow Up Great initiativeExtreme PlanetsSaturday, November 14; 2 & 4 pm; 40 minutes; General Audience; FREEFor centuries, humans have wondered whether we are alone in the Universe. Now, we are one step closer to knowing the answer. With the discovery of the first planet orbiting another star, we now know that planets are not unique to our Solar System. In fact, these "extra solar" planets now appear to be quite common. The Planetarium's inaugural presentation explores what makes a planet "Earth-like" and takes an immersive full dome tour of several worlds that just might fit the conditions we're looking for. From water worlds to molten landscapes, inhabitable moons to planets with multiple suns, these exotic worlds are not just science fiction anymore!
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 Rising Tide: Climate Change and New Jersey
November 6; Noon; 60 minutes; Museum Lobby; FREE Join the curator of Rising Tide: Climate Change and New Jersey on a fascinating tour of this exhibition and talk about the past, present, and future of climate change in the Garden State. |
Red Metal, Domestic God: Copper and Its Significance in Middle Atlantic Prehistoric Exchange
November 15; 4 pm; 60 minutes; Auditorium; FREE
Greg Lattanzi, Registrar for the Bureau of Archaeology and Ethnology at the New Jersey State Museum, is an expert on the archaeology of the Middle Atlantic region. He will be discussing copper artifacts from the region's Native Americans prior to contact with European settlers. |
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State of the Arts:
Toshiko Takaezu: Portrait of an Artist
November 4; 1 pm; 30 minutes; Auditorium; FREE
This half-hour documentary shows us the dramatic landscapes and simple pleasures that influence and inform the work of this highly original artist.
 NJN Specials:
Jersey Gold: Return of the Striped Bass
November 18; 1 pm; 30 minutes; Auditorium; FREE
It tells the story of how the striped bass, once nearly extinct along the northeastern Atlantic seacoast, is once again the king of sport fish for most New Jersey anglers. Dubbed Jersey Gold because of its importance to the state's economy, this game fish has brought new life to the seacoast and the maritime and tourism industries.
 NJN Specials: A Greener Greater Newark
November 25; 1 pm; 30 minutes; Auditorium; FREE
The people in the city of Newark are working to reverse decades of neglect by "greening" their personal and shared spaces - from their homes and city blocks to their neighborhood parks. A Greener Greater Newark looks at the grassroots efforts of the Greater Newark Conservancy and The Trust for Public Land and how their actions produce long-term benefits that reach far beyond physical landscape improvement. A Greener Greater Newark is a visually compelling look at a side of Newark not often seen in the media; this half-hour special profiles residents who have built community gardens and participate in neighborhood beautification programs, and other block leaders who have joined together with schools and other organizations to take back small but valuable park space. |
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Natural History Programs
Tuesdays & Thursdays; 10:30 am & Noon (60 minutes); Museum Auditorium; $2/person; Reservations Required
1. Paleontology: Dinosaurs Alphabet (Grades: Pre-K-2)
2. Paleontology: Dinosaurs of New Jersey(Grades: 1-5)
3. Paleontology: How to Dig Up a Giant Dinosaur (General Audiences)
4. Rising Tide: Climate Change and New Jersey (Grades: 4-12)
5. Rising Tide: New Jersey's Ice Age Beasts (Grades: 1-9)
6. Dino-Safari (Grades:1-Adult) (*Class offered only on November 10; 10:30 am)
Archaeology & Ethnology Programs
Tuesdays & Thursdays*; 10:30 am & Noon (60 minutes); Museum Auditorium; $2/person; Reservations Required; (Classes will be offered November 10 - 24)
1. Archaeology of New Jersey: The Abbott Farm (Grades: 9-College)
2. If Pots Could Speak: A History of Pre-Historic Ceramics from NJ (Grades: 4-12)
3. Introduction to Archaeology: New Jersey Style (Grades: K-College)
4. Prehistoric Technology (Grades: 4-12)
5. Statesmen, Indians, Soldiers, Missionaries and Travelers: The Development of an Ethnographic Collection (Grades: 4-12) (*Class offered only on November 5, 12 & 19)
Student Docent Program
Tuesdays & Thursdays; Noon & 1 pm; (45 minutes); Museum 1st Floor; FREE; Reservations Required 1. Rising Tide: Climate Change and New Jersey - (Grades: K-8)
This student-lead but professionally trained Docent Tour of Rising Tide will provide students and their teachers with a guided tour of the exhibition that explains the concepts behind the exhibition, identifies key elements, and provides a personalized experience including time to explore the exhibition on their own as well as time for questions.
See website or call for details. Courses will be offered on a first come, first-served basis. Whichever course listed above is reserved first will be the course that is offered during the time slot. Call to reserve your selection soon - (609) 292-6347 |
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 Garden State Percussion Trio: Meet the Beet
Wednesday, November 4; 11:30 am; 60 minutes; Auditorium; Grades: K-6; $2/person; Reservations Required
This trio marches in with drum loads of information about the art, acoustics, and history of percussion instruments. Students join the demonstration of the xylophone, vibraphone, timpani, and drums and learn about the sounds that each instrument makes. The trio also shows how movie and sound effects are created with percussion.
 Thanksgiving Around the World
Wednesday, November 18; 11:30 am; 60 minutes; Auditorium; Grades: K-8; $2/person; Reservations Required
For millennia, the people of the world have felt the need to affirm their connection with the earth and nature's bounty. Combining story, music, masks, dance, ethnic musical instruments, and audience participation, Taino celebrates the harvest time. Journey with Taino to the Celtic harvest traditions of the British Isles, to the Latino harvest festivities of the Caribbean, to the rainforest rituals of the Mbuti in Africa, and to the rice harvest ceremonies of Asia. This is truly a bountiful celebration!
Call the Reservation office at (609) 292-6347 at least two (2) weeks before your planned trip. Remember, the school year is the busy season, so have an alternate program and date in mind. Two programs with lunch in between make a full day for most schools. Schools may wish to supplement the Museum experience with a visit to other attractions such as the State House and the Old Barracks Museum. |
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Memoir Writing: Where Imagination & Memory Meet
Thursday, November 19; 5 pm; 2 1/2 hours; Grades: K-12; Museum Classroom; Reservations Required; FREE Learn the difference between merely telling what happened and how to make your writing meaningful, satisfying, and true. A series of short readings and writing prompts will get you started and demonstrate ideas to use with your own students.
NJSM is a registered Professional Development Provider #2241 for the New Jersey Department of Education Professional Standards Board. Courses offered will fulfill the requirements for continued certification. Call (609) 292-6310 for reservations or information. |
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 Scouting Merit Badge:
Geology at 10 am
Archaeology at 1 pm
Saturday, November 21; 60 minutes; Auditorium; $5/person; Reservations Required
Are you a Scout in search of exciting and fascinating merit badges? Would you like to learn about the earth, and the history of its human inhabitants? Come to the New Jersey State Museum's Scouting Merit Badge Day to learn about these fascinating subjects from the Museum's professional, geologists, paleontologists and archaeologists. Our staff will be on hand to guide you through the Museum's collection of specimens, tools and maps. Don't forget to bring your own geology and archaeology collections: we'll help you identify those, too! Find out what geologists and archaeologists do. Watch live demonstrations and presentations, all designed to help you learn why it is important to study these subjects. Our staff's expertise will help you fulfill many of the requirements to earn your merit badge.
Advance reservations are required but it is not necessary to be a Scout to enroll in the program. For registration or for more information, please call (609) 292-6310. |
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 Baltimore Museum of Art
Thursday, November 19; 8:15 am; Reservations Required; $100 Members; $110 Non-Members
For many writers and artists living in France in the latter part of the 19th century, Edgar Allan Poe was a must-read. Poe's storytelling, dark themes, and literary vision so intrigued Paul Gauguin, Odilon Redon, Édouard Manet, Henri Matisse, and others that they mined the American writer's repertoire for inspiration for their own work. This dramatic exhibition showcases works by some of the greatest artists of the 19th and 20th centuries who were inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's chilling and unforgettable tales. Drawn largely from the BMA's renowned collection, these rarely seen prints, drawings, and illustrated books feature Poe's iconic subjects, while a theatrical installation echoes his sinister subject matter with dark wall colors, velvet curtains, and spooky lighting. Dominated by French artists, the exhibition conveys Poe's impact on them and the literary themes that inspired their work-love and loss, fear and terror, and madness and obsession-with compelling images inspired by The Raven, The Black Cat, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Pit and the Pendulum, and other Poe classics. Enjoy a three-course lunch at the famed Gertie's Café. Your meal is included in your registration.
Pick-up at the Lawrence Shopping Center (near the Burlington Coat Factory) at 8:15 am and the Yardley Park & Ride promptly at 8:45 am. The bus will return at approximately 5:30 pm. Price includes transportation, admission, lunch, gratuities & fees. Please note that alcoholic beverages are not included in this lunch package.
 Longwood Gardens
Tuesday, December 8; Noon; Reservations Required; $90 Members; $100 Non-Members
Just in time for the holidays, join us for a guided tour of the beautiful and majestic Longwood Gardens. New surprises, 500,000 outdoor lights and holiday magic await you during Longwood's incomparable Christmas display. Dazzling trees, seasonal concerts and ice skating shows return, while the Music Room hosts a special, themed holiday display.
Thousands of poinsettias accented with amaryllis, artemesia, begonias, cyclamen, hybrid lilies, kalanchoes, paperwhites, red berried plants and many other flowers flourish inside acres of heated glass conservatories. Living wreaths,swags and live floral trees adorn rooms throughout the Conservatory. Designed to introduce the Longwood heritage and tell the story of how one man's vision turned Longwood into the world's premier horticultural display garden. This tour is perfect for first-time visitors.
Our trip includes the sumptuous Yuletide Buffet featuring an array of seasonal delicacies. As we finish our dining experience, we will be able to watch the gardens transform with lights. Please be sure to wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the unpredictable December weather. Our Garden Tour will occur rain or shine.
Pick-up at the Lawrence Shopping Center at promptly at 12 noon and the Yardley Park & Ride at 12:30 pm. The bus will return at approximately 7:30 pm. Price includes transportation, admission, buffet, taxes and gratuities. Please note that alcoholic beverages are not included in this dinner package. | |
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 Join the Friends of the New Jersey State Museum today!
As a member of the Friends you are part of an ever-growing community
dedicated to preserving New Jersey's art, culture, history and
sciences. Established in 1968, the Friends of the New Jersey State
Museum support the collections, exhibitions and educational programs of
the State Museum through fundraising, advocacy and volunteerism. Your
annual membership entitles you to a variety of exclusive benefits and
one-of-a-kind opportunities including discounts in our Friends Shop at
the NJ State Museum and invitations to private members-only events. Join Today! |
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Funders and Partners
Through
the Friends of the New Jersey State Museum, the New Jersey State
Museum/Department of State has received generous support for its
exhibitions and programs from Atlantic City Electric; AT&T; Bank of
America; Horizon Foundation for New Jersey; Merck Foundation; New
Jersey Network Public Television and Radio; the New Jersey State
Council on the Arts/NJ Department of State, a Partner Agency of the
National Endowment for the Arts; PNC Foundation, The Prudential
Foundation; PSEG, PSE&G; and the New Jersey Division of Travel
& Tourism.
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