
Join the New Jersey State Museum for its annual Girl Scout Day, focusing on astronomy and space, citizen science, STEM careers, and, new this year, art & design. Have fun exploring science and art, all while earning qualifications towards badges and awards for Space Explorer, STEM Careers, Art & Design, and Think Like a Citizen Scientist. Complete details and registration available at this link: https://events.humanitix.com/annual-girl-scouts-day-space-stem-careers-citizen-science-and-art-and-design


12:00 pm We Are Guardians!
1:00 pm One World, One Sky
2:00 pm One Sky Project
3:00 pm Áróra

12:00 pm We Are Guardians!
1:00 pm One World, One Sky
2:00 pm One Sky Project
3:00 pm Áróra

12:00 pm Secrets of the Universe
1:00 pm Stars
2:00 pm Climate Change in our Backyard (NEW)
3:00 pm Spark: The Universe in Us

3:00 – 4:00 pm
Drop by for this free afterschool program for teens aged 14+. For Women’s History Month, we’ll explore the art of Alma Thomas and play with mark making and pattern in painting.

9:30 am
For children ages 1 – 5 and their caregiver(s).A museum educator leads exploration of a monthly theme through a story, gallery visit, and fun hands-on activities. Session fee includes a craft to take home. Registration and details available with this link: https://collections.humanitix.com/small-explorers-learning-together-programs.

12:00 pm Secrets of the Universe
1:00 pm Stars
2:00 pm Climate Change in our Backyard (NEW)
3:00 pm Spark: The Universe in Us

10:00 am, Discovery Den
For children ages 2 – 8 and their caregiver(s). This month we’re reading “Penny and Pip,” about a little girl who finds a lost dinosaur baby roaming the halls of a museum and is determined to give it a home. Afterwards we’ll make a related craft.

12:00 pm Secrets of the Universe
1:00 pm Stars
2:00 pm Climate Change in our Backyard (NEW)
3:00 pm Spark: The Universe in Us


12:00 pm Secrets of the Universe
1:00 pm Stars
2:00 pm Climate Change in our Backyard (NEW)
3:00 pm Spark: The Universe in Us

1:00 pm We Are Guardians
2:00 pm The Great Solar System Adventure
3:00 pm Messengers of Time and Space

1:00 pm We Are Guardians
2:00 pm The Great Solar System Adventure
3:00 pm Messengers of Time and Space

12:00 pm Messengers of Time and Space
1:00 pm The Great Solar System Adventure
2:00 pm We Are Guardians!
3:00 pm Climate Change in our Backyard

1:00 pm We Are Guardians
2:00 pm The Great Solar System Adventure
3:00 pm Messengers of Time and Space

3:00 – 4:00 pm
Drop by for this free afterschool program for teens aged 14+. This month, explore using your phone to photograph details and textures through this fun scavenger hunt activity.

9:30 am
For children ages 1 – 5 and their caregiver(s).A museum educator leads exploration of a monthly theme through a story, gallery visit, and fun hands-on activities. Session fee includes a craft to take home. Registration and details available with this link: https://collections.humanitix.com/small-explorers-learning-together-programs

12:00 pm Messengers of Time and Space
1:00 pm The Great Solar System Adventure
2:00 pm We Are Guardians!
3:00 pm Climate Change in our Backyard

9:30 am
For children ages 1 – 5 and their caregiver(s).A museum educator leads exploration of a monthly theme through a story, gallery visit, and fun hands-on activities. Session fee includes a craft to take home. Registration and details available with this link: https://collections.humanitix.com/small-explorers-learning-together-programs

10:00 am, Discovery Den
For children ages 2 – 8 and their caregiver(s). This month we’re reading “Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth.” The author created a gently humorous user’s guide to living on Earth for children that talks about terrain, space, and humanity. A related craft follows. A great way to celebrate Earth Day at the Museum.

12:00 pm Messengers of Time and Space
1:00 pm The Great Solar System Adventure
2:00 pm We Are Guardians!
3:00 pm Climate Change in our Backyard

10:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Museum is hosting a second annual humanities-focused Homeschool Day! Workshop stations will run from 10 AM – 2 PM, focusing on the American Revolution and Colonial New Jersey in honor of the 250th Anniversary, along with various art-making opportunities. Day will include a Planetarium program and guided tours of the Fine Art gallery. $10 per person. For complete details and registration use this link: https://events.humanitix.com/nj-state-museum-homeschool-day-focusing-on-humanities

12:00 pm Messengers of Time and Space
1:00 pm The Great Solar System Adventure
2:00 pm We Are Guardians!
3:00 pm Climate Change in our Backyard

12:00 pm Messengers of Time and Space
1:00 pm The Great Solar System Adventure
2:00 pm We Are Guardians!
3:00 pm Climate Change in our Backyard