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.
Presented the 2nd Saturday of each month at 2:00 pm. Get details here
Join Artworks Trenton and New Jersey State Museum for art, food, and fun! Explore the exhibition “Posing Beauty in African American Culture,” and make art with three local artists. FREE, registration required.
May 14, 2022
Join Miss Sue as we learn about bees and pollinator gardens! Additional information
Want to take a deep dive into your favorite Museum subject area? Now offering Master Class sessions in art history, archaeology, NJ history, & paleontology. Register for the summer session now!
Sharks are one of the most feared animals throughout the world, even though the odds of ever encountering one are highly unlikely. “Jaw Dropping World of Sharks,” a new exhibition from the New Jersey State Museum, aims to dispel some of the myths and misunderstandings about sharks and their relatives.
The New Jersey State Museum is pleased to present “Posing Beauty in African American Culture,” a touring exhibition opening January 29, 2022. The exhibition explores the contested ways in which African and African American beauty have been represented in historical and contemporary contexts.