The New Jersey Historical Society
52 Park Place
Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: (973) 596-8500
Fax: (973) 596-6957
Fee: Adults $3.00/Research Library $5.00
Open: Sunday-Monday Closed/Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Library: Sunday-Monday Closed/Tuesday-Saturday 12:00pm-5:00pm
TripAdvisor Review:
I was able to visit the New Jersey Historical Society (See TripAdvisor review) after a morning at the Newark Museum. It has some interesting exhibitions right now on the Newark riots of the 60’s , the New Jersey Watershed and Louis Bamberger, the founder of Bamberger’s. It was an interesting history of a former grand department store.
The New Jersey Historical Society has changing exhibitions and lectures, talks and walking tours. It is an interesting museum dealing with the history of New Jersey.
The New Jersey Historical Society
Founded 1845
The New Jersey Historical Society is the oldest private, non-profit cultural institution in the state. It was founded in 1845 as an archive, which later evolved into a research library and museum. Award-winning exhibits, education programs, publications, lectures and events for all communities in New Jersey have been our legacy over the past century.
Mission:
The New Jersey Historical Society collects, preserves, teaches and interprets New Jersey history through our archives, research library and educational programs. We do so in the belief that an understanding and appreciation of historical issues, decisions and actions can inform and inspire the people of New Jersey.
Vision:
To be a state of the art center for the study of New Jersey history with convenient access to all archival collections and educational programs for all ages.
New Jersey Historical Society
Current Museum Exhibitions: (January 2018)
*”Meet Me under the Bamberger’s Clock”: a celebration of the life and contribution of Louis Bamberger.
The Bamberger Exhibition
*Ebb and Flow: New Jersey and its Rivers
*Send the Word: NJ during the Great War
*Newark: Revolution to Revival
Newark Industry
*Military Park Tours: available every Friday and Saturday at 12:00pm, May-November
Education Programs:
Our affordable educator-led programs include hands-on activities tailored to the age and development level of your students, challenging and inspiring them to grow as learners and thinkers.
Discover:
Students will discover the state’s unique past through handling objects, exploring exhibits and engaging in fun, stimulating activities. Teaches will discover all the interdisciplinary connections to the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literary in History/Social Studies.
Learn:
Educators and students will learn together how to analyze photographs, paintings and historical objects and interact with history in a variety of ways, including role play, observation and group participation.
Research:
Students will learn to research history and present their ideas and findings through oral presentations, writing and art.
Building and Exhibition Tours are available upon request. Call (973) 596-8500 to schedule!
Research Library:
The New Jersey Historical Society contains manuscripts, rare books, photographs, maps, broadsides, pamphlets and other materials that document the cultural and historical heritage of New Jersey from the colonial era through the 21st century. The collections form the most comprehensive privately-funded library on New Jersey’s past. The research library is open to the public by appointment and serves a diverse clientele including scholars, students, historians and genealogists.
Membership:
Why become a member? In addition to individual benefits such as free admission to the research library and museum exhibits, you are helping to sustain 350 years of New Jersey history, a history we’ve been collecting and preserving since 1845. NJHS has a commitment to the people of our state to treasure our shared history; your membership helps us keep that commitment.
Contact:
For research library appointment, email: library@jerseyhistory.org
For all other questions, email: contactnjhs@jerseyhistory.org
Membership Email information: doug@jerseyhistory.org (973) 596-8500 ext. 224
Disclaimer: This information was taken directly from the New Jersey Historical Society (NJHS) pamphlet. Please call the society for any information of hours and admissions in case they change. It really is a very interesting museum.
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Please call the NJHS for more information.
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