Museums in Trenton, NJ

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• Galleries at 225 West State Street
  New Jersey State Museum
  225 West State Street
  Trenton, NJ 08608
  Phone: (609) 292-6464
  

  From fossils to fine art, from Native American tools to the finest silver, from quilts to comets, from prehistory to the future, the New Jersey State Museum is four museums in one and offers a galaxy of experiences for every member of the family.

  225 West State Street Galleries Hours:
  Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4:45 pm;
  Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm;
  Closed Sunday and State Holidays
  

  Note: the Museum's main building and planetarium are closed and undergoing renovations.  The 225 West State Street Galleries are still open.

• New Jersey State Museum
  205 West State Street
  Trenton, NJ 08608
  Phone: (609) 292-6464
  

• Old Barracks Museum
  Barrack Street
  Trenton, NJ 08608
  Phone: (609) 396-1776
  

  The Old Barracks Museum in Trenton, originally built in 1758 to house troops during the French and Indian War, is best remembered for its role in the 1776 and 1777 Battles of Trenton during the Revolutionary War.

  Hours:
  Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  Closed Thankgiving, Dec. 24-25, Jan.1 and Easter

  Rates:
  $6 Adults
  $5 Seniors (62 & over), and students (age 6 and above) with ID.
  Free for kids 5 and under with families, and Association Members

• Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion
  Cadwalader Park
  Trenton, NJ
  Phone: (609) 989-3632
  Fax: (609) 989-3624
  

  The Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion houses a collection of art and artifacts related to Trenton's historical and cultural past and present.

  Museum Hours:
  Tuesday through Saturday 11AM to 3PM
  Sunday: 1 to 4 PM Closed Mondays and Major Holidays

Upcoming Events:

• NJ State Museum, Trenton: Science Lecture
  Sunday, June 15, 2008 - 5:00 PM
  Venue/Location: New Jersey State Museum, 205 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608, Phone: (609) 292-6464,
  Organizer/Sponsor: ,
  

  Site: 205 W. State St., Museum Auditorium, Trenton, N.J.  609-292-6464 for directions and parking info.
  
  Note:  Museum is under major renovation.  However, I was told that most of the current programs in May are being held at 225 W. State St.  You  can check with the guards at the 205 location.  There  is someone there to  direct guests.
  
  This is part of a lecture series.  World famous researchers in the fields of paleontology, paleo-artistry, and archeology will deliver scholarly, yet family-friendly lectures in the NJSM's Auditorium.
  
  Following each lecture, the public will have the opportunity to ask questions and meet the featured lecturer.  These lectures are free and open to the public.  Light refreshments will be served.
  
  Please call 609-292-6310 for further info on weekdays from 8:30 am until 3:30 pm.

• Kaleidoscope Kids: Summer Academy 2008 at the NJ State Museum:Trenton
  Monday, August 4, 2008 - 9:00 AM
  Friday, August 1, 2008 - 9:00 AM
  Thursday, July 31, 2008 - 9:00 AM
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  Friday, July 11, 2008 - 9:00 AM
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  Tuesday, August 5, 2008 - 9:00 AM
  Wednesday, August 6, 2008 - 9:00 AM
  Thursday, August 7, 2008 - 9:00 AM
  Friday, August 8, 2008 - 9:00 AM
  Venue/Location: New Jersey State Museum, 205 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608, Phone: (609) 292-6464,
  Organizer/Sponsor: ,
  

  Site: Museum Summer Academy 2008.  Call 609-292-6310 weekdays from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. as the museum is under renovation so you can get the exact location of  these classes.
  
  Technology for Everyone!
  The Academy will feature scientific discoveries and the joy of engineering solutions by young people ages six thru twelve.  Instruction will be provided by highly-qualified science teachers, and supplemented by field trips to pertinent sites.  The children will receive a total museum experience with related fun-filled activities  in the arts.
  
  A different emphasis will be featured during each of the five weeks. All of the Museum resources in collections, exhibitions, scientists, and teachers will be participating in order to provide a comprehensive educational experience.
  
  Additional learning hours are available at $15. per day per child.  Enrollments can be for any combination of weeks at $175. per week per child.  Registrants may apply for scholarships.
  
  The Kaleidoscope Kids Summer Academy has been a Bristol-Myers Squibb Community of Learners Program for many years. 

• Hands-On Archaeology: Your chance to do Archaeology!
  Saturday, May 31, 2008 - 10:00 AM
  Saturday, May 31, 2008 - 1:30 PM
  Venue/Location: ,
  Organizer/Sponsor: ,
  

  Site: 10 - 12 at Fonthill Museum, East Court St. & Rt. 313, Doylestown, Pa.
  1:30-4:30 @ Moland House, 1641 Old York Rd. in Warwick Twp., Bucks Co., Pa.
  
  215-348-9461, ext. 10.  Pre-registration is required.
  
  Fee: $55 ($45 for BCHS Members).
  
  Are you ready to get your hands dirty and discover a piece of history! Join staff from Fonthill Museum and the Mill Brook Society in an archaeological workshop. Learn from experienced archaeologists as you screen, clean, and catalog artifacts at the Moland House site in Warwick (served as George Washington's headquarters in August, 1777).  This is a unique opportunity for teenagers and adults to experience archaeology first hand.