The New Jersey Historical Society Museum

52 Park Pl.
Newark, NJ 07102
 973-596-8500
  • Overview

    Visitors can explore interactive exhibitions, research local history, enjoy family and adult programs, lectures and walking tours. Museum hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 to 5. Library hours are 12 to 5. 


    Admission is $3. Library is $5. 

  • Amenities

    • ADA Compliant
  • Nearby:

    •  Dining

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        1.0 MI
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      • The Orange Squirrel Restaurant
        3.7 MI
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      • Crowne Plaza Newark Airport
        4.3 MI
        908-527-1600
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      • The Lobby Restaurant, Lounge & Sports Bar
        4.4 MI
        908-469-8088
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      • 15 Fox Place
        5.0 MI
        201-333-1476
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      • Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
        5.7 MI
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    •  Lodging

      • Best Western Plus Robert Treat Hotel
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        973-622-1000
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      • TRYP by Wyndham
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        973-642-7100
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      • DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Penn Station
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      • Hotel Indigo (NOT LISTED)
        0.4 MI
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      • Courtyard by Marriott Newark Downtown
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        973-848-0070
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      • Hampton Inn & Suites Newark Riverwalk
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        973-483-1900
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      • Element by Westin, Harrison/Newark
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        1.1 MI
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    •  Activities

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      • Dreyfuss Planetarium
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    •  Events

      • New Jersey Symphony: Ellington & Dvořák: New Worlds
        Oct. 14, 2023
        0.1 MI
        800-255-3476
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      • New Jersey Symphony: Schumann's Cello Concerto
        Oct. 22, 2023
        0.1 MI
        800-255-3476
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      • New Jersey Symphony: Jurassic Park in Concert
        Oct. 28, 2023
        0.1 MI
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      • Punchlines & Brunch Lines
        Oct. 14, 2023
        0.2 MI
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      • Audacy's We Can Survive
        Oct. 14, 2023
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      • New Jersey Symphony: Handel's Messiah
        Dec. 17, 2023
        1.2 MI
        800-255-3476
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      • ROCC Fest IV
        Sep. 30, 2023
        1.6 MI
        862-381-9228
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      • Fall Festival
        Oct. 1, 2023
        4.8 MI
        973-763-6899
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      •   Activities

        New Jersey Symphony Orchestra
        0.0 MI
        973-624-3713
        View >
      •   Lodging

        Best Western Plus Robert Treat Hotel
        0.0 MI
        973-622-1000
        View >
      •   Lodging

        TRYP by Wyndham
        0.0 MI
        973-642-7100
        View >
      •   Events

        New Jersey Symphony: Jurassic Park in Concert
        Oct. 28, 2023
        0.1 MI
        800-255-3476
        View >
      •   Events

        New Jersey Symphony: Schumann's Cello Concerto
        Oct. 22, 2023
        0.1 MI
        800-255-3476
        View >
      •   Events

        New Jersey Symphony: Ellington & Dvořák: New Worlds
        Oct. 14, 2023
        0.1 MI
        800-255-3476
        View >
      •   Activities

        New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)
        0.1 MI
        973-642-8989
        View >
      •   Activities

        Military Park
        0.1 MI
        973-900-5800
        View >
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