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SECTION:   SCHOOL RESOURCES

The New Jersey State Museum is pleased to present the following programs. To make reservations, please or 609-292-6347.

School Docent Program

 

The New Jersey State Museum offers two free professionally trained Docent Tours that are designed to provide smaller groups of students with an interactive learning experience. 

 

Call to reserve your selection soon - (609) 292-6347.

Reservations are required two weeks in advance.

 

Statesmen, Indians, Soldiers, Missionaries and Travelers: The Development of an Ethnographic Collection

Noon & 1:00 pm; 45 minutes; Grades: K-8; Museum Lobby; FREE; Reservations Required

Tuesdays & Thursdays: March 2 - June 29

This student-lead but professionally trained Docent Tour of Statesmen, Indians, Soldiers, Missionaries and Travelers: The Development of an Ethnographic Collection will provide students and their teachers with a personally guided tour of the exhibition that explains the concept behind the exhibition, identifies key elements, and provides a personalized experience including time to explore the exhibition on their own as well as time for questions.

 

Limited to 25 participants per tour.

 

 

Rising Tide: Climate Change and New Jersey

Noon & 1:00 pm; 45 minutes; Grades: K-8; Museum Lobby; FREE; Reservations Required

Tuesdays & Thursdays: October 6 - December 22; Dec 29; January 5 - 28

This student-lead but professionally trained Docent Tour of Rising Tide will provide students and their teachers with a guided tour of the exhibition that explains the concepts behind the exhibition, identifies key elements, and provides a personalized experience including time to explore the exhibition on their own as well as time for questions. Also, check-out the Museum’s new Rising Tide web page – with interactive games and information at: http://www.state.nj.us/state/museum/rising-tide/

 

Limited to 25 participants per tour.

 

  

 

 

 

 


Admission & Parking are free!

Museum Hours:

 

Main Museum Building and Auditorium Galleries
205 West State Street, Trenton Tuesday – Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm Sunday, noon to 5 pm
Closed Mondays & State Holidays

 

MAKE A CONTRIBUTION

THE FRIENDS MUSEUM SHOP

The Friends Museum Shop is located on the second floor of the Museum's main building.

 

The Shop Hours

10am - 4pm, Tuesday to Saturday
Noon - 4pm on Sunday
The Friends Shop is closed on Mondays and State Holidays

 

For more info call: 609-826-3936

 

Friends members always receive a 10% discount on all purchases.

 

 

ACCESSIBILITY
All facilities are accessible
to visitors with physical disabilities.

 

 

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