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Governor Phil Murphy • Lt.Governor Sheila Oliver

Department of State

New Jersey State Museum

The Hon. Tahesha Way, Secretary of State

Mask Policy Update:

Thank you for your patronage and support in these challenging times. The State of New Jersey has lifted universal indoor masking for visitors and staff in state buildings. Masking is still strongly encouraged if you have booked a reserved or guided programs in galleries and classroom spaces.

Events At The Museum

Upcoming Events

Small Explorers Series

Small Explorer videos found here

The Small Explorers Series is for children 6 months to 5 years old with their caregivers. Each month we explore a different theme through stories, crafts, and play. The program is 45 minutes long and begins promptly. It's held the second weekend of each month on Saturday during the school year. The program is FREE, but space is limited; advance registration is required. Keep an eye on this page for information when the program re-starts in the fall.

Jaw Dropping World of Sharks Lecture Series

Monthly, 2nd Saturday of each month, 2:00 pm

Dive deeper into the world of sharks! This series is features a variety of experts on both fossil and living sharks. Most lectures will be live streamed on Facebook, three will also be in-person here in the Museum. See the event flyer for details.