Franklin Mineral Museum
The Franklin Mineral Museum in Franklin, New Jersey, is a mineral, geology, and mining museum at the former Franklin Mine. It dates back to 1964. For mild weather, aim for May to October (63–84°F highs).
A museum inside Franklin
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°. When to go ↓
Vernon Township is the nearest base
Vernon Township is 8 miles northeast, with 20 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from New York City
New York City is about 46 miles southeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–84°. When to go ↓
Established in 1964
Franklin Mineral Museum dates from 1964. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather through the year
Every month near Franklin Mineral Museum is set out below.
Franklin Mineral Museum
The Franklin Mineral Museum in Franklin, New Jersey, is a mineral, geology, and mining museum at the former Franklin Mine. It is located in Sussex County, New Jersey.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1964
Overnight near Franklin Mineral Museum
Nearest for a night are Vernon Township (20) and Warwick (25).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Franklin Mineral Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin | in town | — | 1 1 hotel | 5,083 | $273K | A |
| Vernon Township | 8 mi northeast | 10 min | 20 12 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 4 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 22,965 | $331K | A+ |
| Warwick | 16 mi northeast | 25 min | 25 4 hotels · 1 motel · 14 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 31,685 | $459K | — |
| West Milford Township | 10 mi east | 15 min | 9 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 5 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 25,216 | $400K | A |
| Parsippany-Troy Hills Township | 20 mi southeast | 30 min | 27 26 hotels · 1 motel | 56,633 | $536K | B+ |
| Wantage Township | 10 mi north | 15 min | 5 2 motels · 1 hostel · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 11,154 | $370K | — |
| Rockaway Township | 12 mi southeast | 15 min | 6 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds | 27,728 | $467K | B+ |
| Frankford Township | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 4 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 5,368 | $418K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Places to add to Franklin Mineral Museum
Every place here is under 49 miles away.
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Franklin Mineral Museum in questions
Is Franklin Mineral Museum in Franklin?
Yes. It’s inside Franklin, NJ.
When is the best time to visit Franklin Mineral Museum?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 63–84°.
How far is Franklin Mineral Museum from Newark and Jersey City?
About 35 miles southeast of Newark and about 39 miles southeast of Jersey City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Franklin Mineral Museum?
Teterboro (TEB), about 33 miles away. The nearest big hub is Newark Liberty (EWR), about 37 miles.
Where should I stay near Franklin Mineral Museum?
Vernon Township (8 mi, 20 places to stay), Warwick (16 mi, 25 places to stay) and West Milford Township (10 mi, 9 places to stay).
Ask a local in Franklin
Ask a question, or answer one, in Franklin’s Town Square.
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