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Grounds For Sculpture
Grounds For Sculpture is a 42-acre public sculpture park dedicated to promoting an understanding of and appreciation for contemporary sculpture for all people. Children’s programs are held throughout the year.
80 Sculptors Way
Hamilton, New Jersey 08619
609.586.0616
www.groundsforsculpture.org
Prices: Adults $10, Students and Seniors $8, Children $6, Children under 5 Free, Members Free. On-site parking is available and FREE.
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10am-6pm. Open year-round.
Princeton University Art Museum
What a privilege to have a museum right in our own backyard! And not just any museum, but one of the leading university art museums in the country! The Princeton University Art Museum offers a wide range of age appropriate, organized tours.
McCormick Hall
Princeton University
Princeton, New Jersey 08544
609.258.3788
artmuseum.princeton.edu/
Prices: FREE. There is on-street metered parking available as well as commercial parking lots located on Chambers and Hulfish streets.
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm; Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm. The museum is closed on New Year’s Day, Fourth of July and Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
The Abraham Staats House
17 von Steuben Lane
South Bound Brook, New Jersey 08880
732.369.3583
www.staatshouse.org
The Children's Museum of Somerset County
The People Care Center
120 Finderne Avenue
Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807
908.595.0001
www.childrensmuseumnj.org
Age: 3-9
The Historical Society of Princeton
The Historical Society of Princeton has amassed, recorded, and exhibited a collection of over 40,000 artifacts, manuscripts, photographs, decorative arts objects, artworks, and articles of clothing dating from the 17th century to the present. It showcases
Updike Farmstead
354 Quaker Road
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
609.921.6748
www.princetonhistory.org
Prices: Admission is $4 (free for HSP Members!)
Hours: Wednesday – Sunday 12-4 PM with free hours on Thursdays from 4-7pm.
Morven Museum
A National Historic Landmark, Morven is the former New Jersey Governor’s Mansion that showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Garden State.
55 Stockton Street
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
609.924.8144
www.morven.org
New Jersey State Museum
The Museum houses 4 museums in 1: Archaeology & Ethology, Cultural History, Fine Art and Natural History, along with a Planetarium. The Museum provides a plethera of children’s programming, including the popular Second Saturday performances.
205 West State Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08625
609.292.6464
www.statemuseum.nj.gov/
Prices: Free. Park in the lot behind the State House or use metered parking on West State Street in front of the Museum. Free parking on Weekends is available in employee parking lots adjacent to and behind the Museum.
Hours: Tuesday — Saturday, 9:00am to 5:00pm Sunday, noon to 5:00pm. Closed Mondays & State Holidays.
New Jersey State Police Museum and Learning Center
A visit to the New Jersey State Police Museum & Learning Center provides the opportunity to learn the distinguished history of the nation’s most diversified state law enforcement agency.
New Jersey State Police Headquarters
River Road
West Trenton, New Jersey 08628
609.882.2000
www.njspmuseum.org
Prices: Free
Hours: 10am-4pm Monday Thru Friday, Saturday & Group Tours by Appointment, Closed Sunday and State Holidays.
Northlandz
Enter Northlandz and enjoy the Great American Railway, La Peep Dollhouse, the Raritan River Railway, the Doll Museum, the Music Hall and the Art Gallery all under one roof.
495 Highway 202 South
Flemington, New Jersey 08822
908.782.4022
www.northlandz.com
Prices: Adults $13.75, Children $9.75, Children under 2 FREE.
Hours: Monday 10:30am-4:00pm; Tuesday Closed; Wednesday-Friday 10:30am-4:00pm; Saturday-Sunday 10:30am-5:30pm.
Old Barracks Museum
Today, the Old Barracks serves as an educational center for Colonial and American history, and stands as the last remaining structure of its kind. The Old Barracks staff provides daily tours and interpretations of American colonial life.
101 Barrack Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08608
609.396.1776
www.barracks.org
Prices: $8 Adults, $6 Seniors (62 & over) and students (age 6 and above) with ID, Free for kids 5 and under with families and Association Members.
Hours: Monday to Saturday, 10a.m. to 5 p.m., Closed Thanksgiving, Dec. 24-25, Jan. 1 and Easter.
Rockingham State Historic Site
Once the home of George Washington, Rockingham Historic Site maintains a fine collection of 18th century furnishings, Children’s Museum and Colonial kitchen garden.
84 Laurel Avenue
Kingston, New Jersey 08528
609.683.7132
www.rockingham.net
Prices: Free. Parking is Free.
Hours: Guided Tours ONLY Wednesday through Saturday at 10:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm and 3:00pm. Sundays at 1:00pm, 2:00pm and 3:00pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday and certain holidays.
Samuel Fleming House
5 Bonnell Street
Flemington, New Jersey 08822
908.782.4607
www.samuelfleminghouse.org/
Hours: Second Saturday every month from 1 - 4 PM
Washington Crossing Historic Park
From this site, General George Washington and men of the Continental Army and militia crossed the Delaware River on Christmas night 1776 and marched to Trenton, New Jersey.
1112 River Road
Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania 18977
215.492.4076
www.washingtoncrossingpark.org
Prices: Free
Hours: Open 10am – 4pm seasonally. Check website for details
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