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New Jersey State Museum

Dr. Dale G. Caldwell, Lt. Governor and Secretary of State
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Events At The Museum

Events Calendar

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April 7 2026

Spring Break Drop-in Activity

1:00 – 4:00 pm

Imagination Studio
Colorful God's Eye

Touch the Stars
April 7-10 2026

Spring Break Weekday Planetarium Shows

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April 8 2026

Spring Break Drop-in Activity

1:00 – 4:00 pm

Imagination Studio
Glow in the Dark Constellation

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April 9 2026

Teen Art Hour Drop-in Program

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.

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April 10 2026

Spring Break Drop-in Activity

1:00 – 4:00 pm

Imagination Studio
Make your own Quilt Square

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April 11 2026

Small Explorers Learning Together: What’s in a Bird’s Nest?

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

Touch the Stars
April 11-12 2026

Planetarium Schedule Weekends

Touch the Stars
April 14-17 2026

Planetarium Schedule Weekdays

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April 16 2026

Small Explorers Learning Together: What’s in a Bird’s Nest?

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

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April 18 2026

Story Time & Craft

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.

Touch the Stars
April 18-19 2026

Planetarium Schedule Weekends

Touch the Stars
April 21-22 2026

Planetarium Schedule Weekdays

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April 21 2026

Lunchtime Learning

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

Bring a friend for this gallery walk with the curator of “Spirit of ’76: The Bicentennial.”

Touch the Stars
April 23 2026

No Public Planetarium Shows

Touch the Stars
April 24 2026

Planetarium Schedule Weekdays

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April 24 2026

Annual Homeschool Day: All About Humanities

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

Touch the Stars
April 25 2026

Planetarium Schedule Weekends - Spanish Language Show

11:00 am  ¡Somos guardianes!

Touch the Stars
April 25-26 2026

Planetarium Schedule Weekends

Touch the Stars
April 28-30 2026

Planetarium Schedule Weekdays

Touch the Stars
May 1 2026

Planetarium Schedule Weekdays

Touch the Stars
May 2-3 2026

Planetarium Schedule Weekends

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May 16 2026

Local Group Archaeology: From our Neighborhood to the Universe

4:15 pm

Join us in the Planetarium for a free talk with Dr. Carrie Filion, Center for Computational Astrophysics. In this talk we’ll learn about some of the tools of Local Group archaeology and discuss how astronomers use these tools to help better understand galaxy formation and evolution. Reserve a seat: https://forms.office.com/g/0vJ0yXMrBC

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May 19 2026

Lunchtime Learning

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

“The Power to Change: Revolutionary Stories from the NJ State Archives” gallery talk.

 

 

 


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