Museums in Newark

Founded in 1909, The Newark Museum of Art celebrates the coming together of art from different diversities in New Jersey. This museum is popular for student programmes and training sessions for art lovers. Expanding its horizons beyond art, this museum ventures into the bounty of natural resources. Its scientific exhibits like Victoria Hall of science, Alice and Leonard Dreyfuss Planetarium are simply worth seeing. Keeping pace with the pandemic times #NMOAatHome is a virtual programme that revolves around art, science and culture that the museum supports. This kind of initiative allows one to take an online guided tour into the museum through social media platforms. Under this programme, they also have a segment called ‘ask the astronomer’ that is organised by the planetarium on popular demand.

Address : 49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102-3176

Contact :

• 9735966690 ( for school group)
• 9735966650 ( for adult group)
• 9735966699 ( for memberships)

• Thursday to Sunday – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays are closed. 

• Entry is free for members, Newark residents, active duty military and students of Newark schools and universities with valid ID.
• For adults – USD 15
• The US and Canadian veterans and their families (with valid ID proof) – USD 8
• Teachers and students (with valid ID proofs) – USD 8
• Seniors above 65 years of age – USD 8
• Children below two years of age - Free of cost.

• USD 6 for adults
• USD 3 for members, seniors, students and children under the age of 12.

• By car –Through NJ Turnpike, Lincoln Tunnel, Holland Tunnel, Garden State Parkway.
• By train – Newark Penn station.
• Bus connectivity from the station is available too.

• Special entrances
• Wheelchair available
• Barrier-free entrance.

Located at the legendary Congregation Ahavas Sholom, The Jewish Museum of New Jersey was founded in 2003 in Newark. This non-profit corporation is New Jersey’s best kept secret as it is housed in a small but active Synagogue in Newark. This museum in Newark is a goldmine of Jewish history that is dated back to approximately 400 years. This centre of art is one of the largest promoters of Jewish art in the city as it not only encourages the creation but also the preservation of old pieces. In its constant endeavours to promote the richness of Jewish art, it organises permanent, rotating and travelling exhibitions.

Address : 145 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07104, United States

Timings : Sundays from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Pre requisite : Open only through an appointment.

Entry fee : Negligible charge levied

Contact : +1 973-485-2609, (973) 485-2609

Must visit : The gift shop

Directions - :

• By train from the NY Penn station.
• On foot from Newark Broad Street Station.

• Free.
• Street parking available.

Situated in Newark of the Essex County, New Jersey Historical Society was formerly the headquarters of the Essex Club. Formed to boost the cultural and art scene of New Jersey, this society holds exhibitions on the second and the third floor of the building and the fifth floor is used as a library where you are likely to find books, maps, histories and some vital records of New Jersey. If you need information regarding something specific, you can take the help of the library staff who will be happy to help at a nominal rate.

Address : 52 Park Pl, Newark, NJ 07102, United States

Contact : +1 973-596-8500

Timing : Tuesdays to Saturdays – 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Entry fee :

• Members - free of cost (with membership card).
• Non members - USD 3 per head for the museum, USD 5 per head for library access

As an endeavour to revive and maintain the culture and history of the Meadows of New Jersey, the people staying around them filed a petition to the authorities to establish a museum through which they can connect the children to their resource rich geographical background. The Meadowlands Museum exhibits minerals and rocks in the North Eastern area of New Jersey. Those who love researching and studying geology, this museum in Newark has a scintillating collection of naturally formed structures and crystal formations.

Address : 91 Crane Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070, United States

Timings :
Timings - Saturdays - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Entry fee :

• Adults – USD 5,
• children USD 3

Promoting contemporary art, Gallery Aferro is a platform to exchange ideas and philosophies concerning visual arts. Aferro is a confluence of different art forms of indigenous and international ethnicities blending in to create unique masterpieces. This museum in Newark aims at forming a community that powerfully impacts aesthetic creations in the city.

A part of the Van Houten Library at New Jersey Institute of Technology, Weston Museum curates inventions and items developed by Edward Weston. This museum in Newark hosts his collection of instruments along with the equipment he used to use in the laboratory. To study his thought process and innovations, his rare book collection is also available at the Museum.

Address : Microelectronics Center, Newark, NJ 07103, United States

Timings : Subject to change

Restrooms : Available on the campus.

Parking : In campus premises

Wheelchair : Request before visiting

Established in 1986, Aljira is a stalwart of contemporary art. ‘Aljira’ is an Australian word which means ‘dream time’ indicative of openness and receptivity towards possibilities. This museum in Newark aims to boost the emerging artists by showcasing their talent as its exhibits. From time to time Aljira organises shows and exhibitions that promote art in Newark. It also holds an auction annually where the most intricate and aesthetic pieces are sold. Also, Aljira has an online store where it sells its coveted prints, books and pieces of art.

Address : 591 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102, United States

Contact : +1 973-622-1600

Timings :

• Wednesday to Friday – 12 noon to 6:00 PM
• Saturdays - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM ( Subject to change without prior information )

Located in the Prudential Centre of Newark, the Grammy Museum is dedicated to the history of Grammys. This museum in Newark is the main one with affiliate Grammy Museums in Los Angeles, Mississippi and Nashville. Visiting this centre of music is a unique interactive experience in itself with multimedia presentations and special events going on every now and then. The museum gives you insider access and shows you the recording process and how it feels to perform on the stage. This educational experience is surely a fun filled one!

Address : Address - 165 Mulberry St, Newark, NJ 07102, United States

Contact : +1 973-757-6300

Timings : Timings - Tuesday to Sunday – 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Entry fee : Entry fee -

• Adult – USD 10
• College students ( above 18 years with valid ID) – USD 9
• Seniors above 65 years of age – USD 8
• Youth ( between 3 to 17 years)
• Military (with valid ID) – USD 7
• Children under two years of age - Free.