The State of New Jersey does not currently require indoor masking for visitors and staff in state buildings.
Bring the Museum to you! Choose from Virtual Field Trip Kits or Ask the Experts virtual science talks. This option is great for cutting travel costs in field trip planning or can also be used as a pre or post visit activity. There’s something here for everyone! To reserve your virtual field trip contact reservations.njsm@sos.nj.gov or 609-292-1382
Bring the State Museum to you, with 3 incredible kits for distance learning. Scaffolded for students in grades K-4 or 5-8, kits are compatible with Google Classroom and include:
$75 per kit of 25 projects
FREE in-person pick up at the Museum or direct shipping for $30/box (up to 50 projects in a box to minimize your shipping cost)
Digital links will be emailed and materials packaged after payment is received.
To reserve your virtual field trip contact reservations.njsm@sos.nj.gov or 609-292-1382
Kit Options:
Fantastic Fossils
Enhanced Gallery Tour (pre-recorded). Choose from:
Art and Inspiration
Enhanced Gallery Tours (pre-recorded):
Lenape Artistry
Enhanced Gallery Tours (pre-recorded). Choose from:
Our experts can join your virtual classroom, or we can provide a Zoom link. Contact information for the Museum expert and the session link will be supplied once payment is received. For better student participation, groups larger than 50 students may wish to split into multiple virtual sessions. Teachers will work directly with the expert to coordinate session times, dates and links.
Cost: $5 per student.
Scientist-led talks are 45 minutes with a Q+A session. Payment is due 2 weeks in advance.
To reserve your virtual field trip contact reservations.njsm@sos.nj.gov or 609-292-1382
Choose from:
People of the Past: Archaeology in NJ
How do artifacts help archaeologists understand the lives of prehistoric humans? Archaeologist Dr. Greg Lattanzi leads this exploration of the unique artifacts found here, and what they tell us about the lifestyle of New Jersey’s first people.
Fossil Hunters in New Jersey
New Jersey abounds with fossils! Paleontologist Dr. Dana Ehret shares exciting fossil discoveries from throughout the state, what fossils tell us about ancient ecosystems, and all of the challenges paleontologist face in this adventurous field.
Here you will find videos and guides you can use in the classroom, at home or in the Museum. Explore History, Art and Science in a variety of ways.