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SUPER SCIENCE WEEKEND RETURNS,
A WEEKEND OF INCREDIBLE FUN

Saturday, May 17th & Sunday, May 18th
11 AM to 4 PM
Free

The annual Super Science Weekend returns to the grounds of the New Jersey State Museum. The event features science demonstrations, hands-on activities and entertaining shows for children of all ages.

Activities include live performances in the state museum auditorium by:

  • Rusty Johnson and his live animals
  • Billy B: The Science Song and Dance Man
  • Mad Science: Wacky Science
  • Live animals from the Philadelphia Zoo.

Exchange your old printer cartridges for a free ticket for the Jurassic Moon Bounce, and enter a rafftle for great prizes.

Call (609) 292-6310 for more information.

STUDENT PROGRAMS

Please check the New Jersey State Museum Guide for more listings of free family programs.

Updated 04.23.08

 
Current Exhibitions:
Art Festival Performance Schedule

On-Going Art Making Workshops
 
Museum Hours:
 
MUSEUM
We have Re-Opened Our Doors Museum Hours are
Tuesday – Saturday, 9 am – 5 pm, Sunday, Noon – 5 pm.

PLANETARIUM
The Planetarium is closed due to construction. Watch the site for announcements about its reopening..

AUDITORIUM GALLERIES
Monday through Friday,
9 am to 4:45 pm;
Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm;
Closed Sunday and State Holidays

GALLERIES AT 225 WEST STATE STREET
Monday through Friday,
9 am to 4:45 pm;
Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm;
Closed Sunday and State Holidays
 
ADMISSION
Free (donations accepted).

GENERAL INFORMATION
(609) 292-6464

THE FRIENDS MUSEUM SHOP
The Friends Museum Shop is located at the Welcome Center of the State House Annex. The Shop is open from 10am to 4pm Monday through Friday. During December all State employees receive a 10% discount on all purchases. Friends members always receive a 10% discount on all purchases.
ACCESSIBILITY
All facilities are accessible to visitors with physical disabilities.