Learn: Schedule a Field trip
NEW! 2025/2026 Field Trip Guides

Early Learning (Pre-K to 1st Grade)
Elementary (2nd – 5th Grade)
Middle School (6th – 8th Grade)
High School (9th – 12th Grade)

To help you prepare for your visit to the New Jersey State Museum, watch our field trip orientation video: https://youtu.be/2aZ9GE1lG-0

In this section you will learn about all of the programs available for your group. When you are ready to make a reservation, submit the online form. If you have any questions, you can contact reservations at reservations.njsm@sos.nj.gov

Gallery Exploration
Gallery exploration is an important part of any field trip to the New Jersey State Museum. Discover History, Science and Art and connect will practically all state learning standards. We have four long-term exhibits highlighting State History, Fine Art, Archaeology and Natural History. We also feature two rotating exhibit spaces that dive deeper into specific stories within the four main collections. Each exhibit is clearly marked with hands-on objects or interactive activities so even our youngest learners stay engaged. To learn more about what is on display during your visit, go to Explore: Exhibits https://www.nj.gov/state/museum/explore-exhibits.shtml or refer to the Gallery Exploration section of the Field Trip Guide. Groups are encouraged to build in time to explore all four floors of galleries in the Museum. Admission is free!

Teacher Resources
Gallery guides encourage students to engage and explore each of our long-term exhibits. Feel free to use these guides to help plan your day at the Museum, especially for student gallery exploration. If you choose to use the guides, please make sure your students bring a pencil and something to write on. Pens and markers are not allowed in the galleries, and cases and walls cannot be used to write on. You can check out the gallery guides here: NJ DOS - NJ State Museum - Digital Resources, Gallery Guides https://nj.gov/state/museum/virtual-gallery-guides.shtml.

Programs
Visit the Field Trip Experiences https://www.nj.gov/state/museum/learn-field-trip-experiences.shtml page to explore all of the available programs for your students. Engage with a Museum Educator and experience hands-on learning designed to connect with state learning standards.

Don’t forget to reserve a visit to the Planetarium! Our Ultra-High Resolution 8K projection system will immerse students in the wonders of the galaxy. We offer Spanish language options for select shows. Learn more information: https://www.nj.gov/state/museum/learn-planetarium.shtml

Please Note: All in-person programs are subject to change. We reserve the option to reschedule or cancel programs if we are unable to safely serve you.

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