New Jersey State Museum

The next Science Under the Stars talk will be held June 20 at 4:15 pm. Guest speaker Ronan Hix, Princeton University, will discuss "How Stars are Born." Reserve your free seat with this link: forms.office.com/g/0vJ0yXMrBC

Today we honor all service men & women who gave their lives for their country. #MemorialDay aka Decoration Day, evolved from the post Civil War practice of decorating the graves of veterans. Flag: National Colors, Third New Jersey Militia, 1861 On view in "Civil War Flags of NJ"

No matter what the weather is outside, we always have blue sky in here! On view in the American Perspectives gallery is "Sky and Paper Bag" by Geoffrey Hendricks, along with lots of paintings, drawings, sculptures and more to inspire and delight. Drop by and enjoy!

Not exactly the perfect "outside" weather this weekend, so come to the Museum and still have an amazing day! Marvel at dinosaurs, be inspired by art, see our 250th anniversary-inspired exhibitions & more. Free admission, free parking, priceless memories! #BlueStarMuseums

On view in "The Power to Change: Revolutionary Stories from the NJ State Archives" are the three versions of NJ's state Constitution, from 1776, 1844, and 1947. The exhibition details the evolution of this document over time. Read here: nj.gov/state/archives… @NJStateArchives

The Cultural Access Network will be hosting their 2026 Cultural Access Summit on May 28, 2026 at Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton Township. Join colleagues from across the state for this free day of professional development and celebration. Register here: tinyurl.com/3vazfztc

The new Discovery Den is open! Families with children up to eight years old are invited to play on the ActiveFloor, explore the interactive mural, read a book, put a puzzle together, & more in this fun space. Located on the Museum's 2nd floor.

If you're in Trenton tomorrow, please stop in for our free gallery talk about the new exhibition, "The Power to Change: Revolutionary Stories from the NJ State Archives." State Archives Exec. Director Joseph Klett will give an exhibition overview. 12 - 12:45 pm in the Museum.

It's #ArmedForcesDay and the official kickoff of the #BlueStarMuseums program! At the NJ State Museum, from today through Labor Day active duty military service personnel & up to five family members receive free admission to a Planetarium show. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Tomorrow's the day! Bring the family to the Museum and enjoy exploring the newly redesigned and refurbished Discovery Den! From 9:30 am - 4 pm, enjoy special crafts and activities and pick up a free giveaway (while supplies last.) A food truck will be on site from 11 am – 2 pm.

It's not too late to register for the free sky observing event this Fri., May 15 at 7:30 pm! Enjoy an extended sky talk in the Planetarium, then follow us to the Simpson Observatory at Washington Crossing Park to use the telescopes. Complete details here: forms.gle/cbhzqyRy5GWVrs…

Drop by Thursday after school for our free Teen Art Studio. Students ages 13 and up can stop by between 3 - 4 pm and learn about drawing animals. Work on a different project each month. Offered the 2nd Thursday of each month.

Sneak peek at the new mural being installed in the renovated Discovery Den! Stop by this Saturday for the reopening event, 9:30 am - 4 pm. Explore the newly redesigned space, enjoy games, crafts & pick up your free gift (while supplies last.) Food truck will be on site 11 - 2 pm.

There's a lot happening at the Museum this week: Thu., 5/14 - Teen Art Studio Drop-in Program, 3 - 4:00 pm Fri., 5/15 - Sky Observing Night, 7:30 pm Sat., 5/16 - Discovery Den Reopening Event, 9:30 - 4:00 pm; Story Time & Craft, 10:00 am; Science Under the Stars talk, 4:15 pm

Showing weekends this month in the Planetarium: 12:00 pm 5000 Eyes: Mapping the Universe with DESI 1:00 pm One World, One Sky 2:00 pm Worlds Beyond Earth 3:00 pm Tales of the Maya Skies Don't forget to visit the new exhibitions, "The Power to Change" and "Spirit of '76"!

"Les Dinosaures D'Appalachie" is now live on #SavoirMedia's YouTube page - our Dryptosaur is the cover image! The show explores the types of dinosaurs that would have lived in what is today Quebec. Dr. Ehret answers questions in English. #FossilFriday youtube.com/watch?v=w3QtQf…

It's not too late to register for this Saturday's Small Explorers - Exploring Sculpture program. Learn about the different materials & forms that sculpture can take and let your imaginations fly with hands on fun! Register with this link: collections.humanitix.com/small-explorer…

It's #TeacherAppreciationWeek; we're recognizing teaching staff of our Education bureau. They work year-round developing fun, informative programs & sharing knowledge with visitors of all ages. (clockwise) Beth C., Devra H., Amy S., Michael P., Jessica T., Edgar R, & Jacob H.

Nothing beats a “binary sunset” in the Planetarium… May the 4th be with you! Happy #StarWarsDay to all the fans out there!

Looking for something fun to do with the kids on this overcast/rainy day? Visit the Museum! We have activity carts in the Planetarium lobby and Written in the Rocks exhibition, plus a free craft activity for #AsianAmericanPacificIslander month in the Imagination Studio, 1 - 4 pm.