51 Impressive Museums in New Jersey

New Jersey is home to a diverse array of museums, offering something for everyone. From art and history to science and technology, there's a museum in New Jersey that's sure to fit your interests.

Here are 51 of the best museums in New Jersey:

1. The Newark Museum of Art is the largest museum in New Jersey, with a collection of over 80,000 works of art from around the world. The museum's collection includes paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, photographs, and decorative arts.
2. The Princeton University Art Museum is home to a collection of over 112,000 works of art from around the world. The museum's collection includes paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, photographs, and decorative arts.
3. The Montclair Art Museum is home to a collection of over 12,000 works of art from around the world. The museum's collection includes paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, photographs, and decorative arts.
4. The Paterson Museum is home to a collection of over 25,000 artifacts that tell the story of Paterson's history and culture. The museum's collection includes furniture, textiles, tools, machinery, and documents.
5. The Liberty Science Center is a science museum that features over 300 hands-on exhibits. The museum's exhibits explore topics such as physics, chemistry, biology, and astronomy.
6. The New Jersey State Museum is a natural history museum that features over 2 million specimens. The museum's collection includes fossils, minerals, plants, and animals.
7. The Garden State Discovery Museum is a children's museum that features over 100 hands-on exhibits. The museum's exhibits explore topics such as science, technology, engineering, and art.
8. The Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial is a naval museum that features the battleship USS New Jersey. The museum's exhibits explore the history of the battleship and its role in World War II.
9. The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is a maritime museum that features the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid. The museum's exhibits explore the history of the aircraft carrier and its role in World War II and the Vietnam War.
10. The American Dream is a shopping mall and entertainment complex that features the DreamWorks Water Park, the Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park, and the SEA LIFE Aquarium.
11. The Cape May County Park & Zoo is a zoo that features over 500 animals from around the world. The zoo's exhibits include lions, tigers, bears, monkeys, and reptiles.
12. The Cape May Lighthouse is a lighthouse that was built in 1859. The lighthouse is open to the public and offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean.
13. The Cape May County Historical Museum is a museum that tells the story of Cape May County's history and culture. The museum's exhibits include furniture, textiles, tools, machinery, and documents.
14. The Cold Spring Village is a living history museum that recreates a 19th-century village. The village's exhibits include homes, shops, and a schoolhouse.
15. The Ellis Island Immigration Museum is a museum that tells the story of the millions of immigrants who passed through Ellis Island on their way to the United States. The museum's exhibits include photographs, documents, and artifacts.
16. The Grounds For Sculpture is a sculpture park that features over 250 sculptures from around the world. The park's sculptures are set in a beautiful landscape that includes gardens, ponds, and fountains.
17. The Liberty Hall Museum is a museum that tells the story of the American Revolution in New Jersey. The museum's exhibits include furniture, textiles, tools, machinery, and documents.
18. The Morven Museum & Garden is a museum that tells the story of the Stockton family, who lived in Morven from 1754 to 1982. The museum's exhibits include furniture, textiles, tools, machinery, and documents.
19. The New Jersey Historical Society is a museum that tells the story of New Jersey's history and culture. The museum's exhibits include furniture, textiles, tools, machinery, and documents.
20. The Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park is a national park that protects the Great Falls of the Passaic River. The park's exhibits tell the story of the Great Falls and their importance to the development of Paterson.
21. The Red Mill Museum Village is a museum that recreates a 19th-century mill village. The village's exhibits include homes, shops, and a schoolhouse.
22. The Ringwood State Park is a state park that features the Ringwood Manor, which was built in 1810. The park's exhibits tell the story of the Ringwood Manor and its owners.
23. The Rutgers University Art Museum is a museum that features a collection of over 100,000 works of art from around the world. The museum's collection includes paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, photographs, and decorative arts.
24. The Salem County Historical Society is a museum that tells the story of Salem County's history and culture. The museum's exhibits include furniture, textiles, tools, machinery, and documents.
25. The Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area is a national park that protects Sandy Hook, a peninsula that is located at the entrance to New York Harbor. The park's exhibits tell the story of Sandy Hook and its importance to the development of New York City.
26. The Thomas Edison National Historical Park is a national park that protects the laboratory and home of Thomas Edison. The park's exhibits tell the story of Edison and his inventions.
27. The Trenton Battle Monument is a monument that commemorates the Battle of Trenton, which was a turning point in the American Revolution. The monument is located in the center of Trenton and offers stunning views of the city.
28. The Tuckerton Seaport is a maritime museum that features a collection of over 40 historic boats. The museum's exhibits tell the story of the Tuckerton Seaport and its importance to the development of New Jersey's maritime industry.
29. The Van Saun Park Zoo is a zoo that features over 500 animals from around the world. The zoo's exhibits include lions, tigers, bears, monkeys, and reptiles.
30. The Waterloo Village is a living history museum that recreates a 19th-century village. The village's exhibits include homes, shops, and a schoolhouse.
31. The WheatonArts Cultural Center is a museum that features a collection of over 10,000 pieces of glass art. The museum's exhibits tell the story of glass art and its importance to New Jersey's cultural heritage.
32. The William Trent House Museum is a museum that tells the story of William Trent, who founded the city of Trenton. The museum's exhibits include furniture, textiles, tools, machinery, and documents.
33. The Zimmerli Art Museum is a museum that features a collection of over 60,000 works of art from around the world. The museum's collection includes paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, photographs, and decorative arts.
34. The Ukrainian American Cultural Center & Museum is a museum that tells the story of Ukrainian immigrants in the United States. The museum's exhibits include furniture, textiles, tools, machinery, and documents.
35. The Bergen County Historical Society is a museum that tells the story of Bergen County's history and culture. The museum's exhibits include furniture, textiles, tools, machinery, and documents.
36. The Burlington County Historical Society is a museum that tells the story of Burlington County's history and culture. The museum's exhibits include furniture, textiles, tools, machinery, and documents.
37. The Camden County Historical Society is a museum that tells the story of Camden County's history and culture. The museum's exhibits include furniture, textiles, tools, machinery, and documents.
38. The Cape May Historical Society is a museum that tells the story of Cape May's history and culture. The museum's exhibits include furniture, textiles, tools, machinery, and documents.
39. The Cumberland County Historical Society is a museum that tells the story of Cumberland County's history and culture. The museum's exhibits include furniture, textiles, tools, machinery, and documents.
40. The Essex County Historical Society is a museum that tells the story of Essex County's history and culture. The museum's exhibits include furniture, textiles, tools, machinery, and documents.
41. The Gloucester County Historical Society is a museum that tells the story of Gloucester County's history and culture. The museum's exhibits include furniture, textiles, tools, machinery, and documents.
42. The Hudson County Historical Society is a museum that tells the story of Hudson County's history and culture. The museum's exhibits include furniture, textiles, tools, machinery, and documents.
43. The Hunterdon County Historical Society is a museum