New Jersey State Museum
The New Jersey State Museum is located at 195-205 West State Street in Trenton, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It dates back to 1895. A drive of 17 mi reaches Six Flags Great Adventure.
A museum inside Trenton
Falls Township is the nearest base
Falls Township is 4 miles southwest, with 10 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from New York City
New York City is about 52 miles northeast and Hempstead is about 66 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1895
New Jersey State Museum dates from 1895. About ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 6 miles away
Trenton Mercer (TTN) has airline service, about 6 miles from New Jersey State Museum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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New Jersey State Museum
The New Jersey State Museum is located at 195-205 West State Street in Trenton, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The museum's collections include natural history specimens, archaeological and ethnographic artifacts, and cultural history and fine art objects. Exhibitions, educational activities, research programs, and lectures are also offered. The museum, a division of the New Jersey Department of State, includes a 140-seat planetarium and a 384-seat auditorium.
The New Jersey State Museum received initial accreditation in 1974 from the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) and has maintained its status since that time, with its accreditation renewed in 2019. The museum is one of nine in the state to be accredited by the AAM.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1895
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.6K a year
A base for New Jersey State Museum
Places to stay start in Trenton (3) and Philadelphia (168).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From New Jersey State Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton | in town | — | 3 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 91,506 | $161K | D |
| Philadelphia | 25 mi southwest | 40 min | 168 133 hotels · 2 motels · 17 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 3 hostels · 4 campgrounds | 1,574,281 | $243K | D− |
| Bordentown Township | 7 mi south | 10 min | 14 10 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 12,821 | $356K | B+ |
| Falls Township | 4 mi southwest | 5 min | 10 6 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 34,282 | $362K | B− |
| Lawrence Township | 6 mi north | 10 min | 10 6 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 34,165 | $440K | B− |
| Bensalem Township | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 21 17 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 62,783 | $364K | C |
| West Windsor Township | 8 mi northeast | 10 min | 9 8 hotels · 1 campground | 32,839 | $776K | — |
| Hamilton Township | 4 mi east | 5 min | 6 5 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 94,157 | $336K | C |
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Getting there
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Places to add to New Jersey State Museum
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Big draw117 mi Theme parkSix Flags Great Adventure2.2M visitors a yearPhoto credits
Madison Square Garden: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Central Park: Ed Yourdon from New York City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · MetLife Stadium: babyknight, CC BY 2.0 · Studio 54: Americasroof (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Coney Island: OptimumPx, Public domain · Metropolitan Museum of Art: Hugo Schneider, CC BY-SA 2.0 · National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0 · Six Flags Great Adventure: Unknown, CC BY-SA 2.5
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Know before you visit New Jersey State Museum
Is New Jersey State Museum in Trenton?
Yes. It’s inside Trenton, NJ.
When is the best time to visit New Jersey State Museum?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 64–83°.
How far is New Jersey State Museum from Newark and Jersey City?
About 46 miles northeast of Newark and about 49 miles northeast of Jersey City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to New Jersey State Museum?
Trenton Mercer (TTN), about 6 miles away. The nearest big hub is Philadelphia (PHL), about 36 miles.
Where should I stay near New Jersey State Museum?
Philadelphia (25 mi, 168 places to stay), Bordentown Township (7 mi, 14 places to stay) and Falls Township (4 mi, 10 places to stay).
Inside knowledge from Trenton
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