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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.
Museums, Premier
17 von Steuben Lane
South Bound Brook, New Jersey 08880
732.369.3583
www.staatshouse.org
The People Care Center
120 Finderne Avenue
Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807
908.595.0001
www.childrensmuseumnj.org
Age: 3-9
MuseumsGriggstown Canoe and Kayak Rental is located halfway between the 34 mile Trenton to New Brunswick stretch of the D&R Canal. Its the perfect location to enjoy a self guided tour of the beauty of this once busy waterway.
1076 Canal road
Griggstown, New Jersey 08540
908.359.5970
www.canoenj.com
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.
Museums, ToursA 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
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.
MuseumsDiscover a world of wonder and excitement when you journey into The Planetarium at RVCC. Educational and entertaining planetarium shows will evoke a sense of adventure as you visit the last frontier from your comfortable armchair location.
118 Lamington Road
North Branch, New Jersey 08876
908.231.8805
www.raritanval.edu
Prices: Depends on the performance. Parking Free parking available on campus. The closest parking lots are Lot #7 and #1.
Hours: Please see website for their scheduled offerings and the corresponding performance times.
PlanetariumsDo you have a child that loves airplanes and helicopters? Then Princeton Airport is the place to take them! Just drive in, park, bring lunch or a snack and get a close-up and personal view of small planes and helicopters taking off and landing.
41 Airpark Road
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
609.921.3100
www.princetonairport.com
Prices: Free
Princeton Tour Company offers walking tours, ghost tours, scavenger hunts, holiday trolley tours and step-on guides in Princeton, New Jersey.
116 Nassau Street
Princeton, New Jersey 08542
609.865.0234
www.princetontourcompany.com
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.
Museums
860 East Main Street
Bridgewater Township, New Jersey 08807
908.252.0700
www.somersetpatriots.com
506 County Road 601
Belle Mead, New Jersey 08502
vanharlingen.org/
71 Hamilton Street
New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901
www.zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu/
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