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Official Site of The State of New Jersey
Department of State
New Jersey State Museum
The Hon. Tahesha Way, Secretary of State
Museum Updates:
The State of New Jersey does not currently require indoor masking for visitors and staff in state buildings.
Science. History. Art. With holdings of more than two million artifacts, explore collections in natural and cultural history, archaeology and ethnography, and fine art at the New Jersey State Museum. Take a tour, participate in hands-on activities, enjoy a lecture, see a planetarium show, interact with scientists working on real fossils, or browse the galleries. Get to know more about New Jersey and its place in the world!
The New Jersey State Museum is located at 205 West State Street in Trenton, within walking distance of the State House. Overlooking the Delaware River, the Museum is midway between New York and Philadelphia.
Free parking is available on weekends in lots adjacent to the Museum and on the street in front of the Museum. Weekdays metered street parking is available, along with a limited number of free visitor spots in the nearby State House garage.
Museum Hours
Address: 205 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608
Main Museum Building
205 West State Street, Trenton
Tuesday – Sunday: 9 am to 4:45 pm
Galleries begin closing at 4:30 pm
Planetarium
Saturday and Sunday: 9 am to 4:45 pm
Show times: 12:00, 1:00, 2:00 & 3:00
Visit the Calendar of Events for current show titles
Auditorium Galleries temporarily closed.
Closed Mondays & State Holidays
Museum Admission
Museum general admission is free; donations to the New Jersey State Museum Foundation gratefully accepted. Foundation revenue supports the Museum’s collections, exhibitions and programs.
Planetarium Admission
Adults: $10.00
Children 12 and under: $5.00
Seniors 65 and over: $1 off
Members: $2.00 off per ticket
Groups of 15 or more: $5.00 per person
Planetarium tickets are purchased in the Planetarium Box Office, located on the lower level.
We participate in the Blue Star program (Memorial Day – Labor Day.) Active duty military members and up to four family members are admitted free with ID. Active duty Military members with ID are free year-round.
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