Guide to Museums and Art for New Jersey Kids

New Jersey is full of great museums, historic villages, and more sneaky fun educational opportunities for kids and their families. Here's our ultimate guide to the best museums, galleries and exhibits for kids in New Jersey - plus insider tips on how to make the most of your family's museum day
New Jersey Museums for Kids
The larger-than-life Lite-Brite is one of the fun interactive experiences at the Liberty Science Center.
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Kids can climb to their hearts content on the Liberty Science Center's Infinity Climber. Photo courtesy of the museum
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The Monmouth Museum is home to two kid-specific wings. The Wonder Wing, pictured, caters to kids ages 6 and younger with fun, interaction play spaces.
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What will your kids create at the new Spark!Lab maker studio at the Morris Museum?
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The Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium at The Liberty Science Center is the biggest in the Western Hemisphere.
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Historic Cold Spring Village hosts family-friendly events throughout the year, including the Seafarers Weekend in August. Photo courtesy of the village
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Celebrate Dr. Seuss at the Morris Museum. Photo courtesy of the museum
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The Newark Museum's planetarium is perfect for a young child's first foray into astronomy.
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The Statue of Liberty Museum Opens on Liberty Island. Photo courtesy of FX Collaborative
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Kids can climb to their hearts content on the Liberty Science Center's Infinity Climber. Photo courtesy of the museum
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Stop by Dinosuar Bar-B-Que before or after an event at the Prudential Center.
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Explore the universe and more at the Franklin Institute, one of our favorite space museums near NYC.
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Firefighters to the rescue at the Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center.
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The Met offers pay-what-you wish admission at all times to New Yorkers and kids always attend for free. Photo by Jody Mercier
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The American Museum of Natural History's blue whale is an NYC icon, and the entire museum is one of the best children's museums in NYC. Photo by R. Mickens/courtesy of AMNH
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Take a walk through one of the dinosaur halls at the American Museum of Natural History in New York.
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Wesley Wofford's remarkable sculpture at the museum depicts Harriet Tubman leading a child to freedom. Photo courtesy of the museum
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Explore the universe and more at the Franklin Institute, one of our favorite space museums near NYC.
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Kids can climb to their hearts content on the Liberty Science Center's Infinity Climber. Photo courtesy of the museum
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The larger-than-life Lite-Brite is one of the fun interactive experiences at the Liberty Science Center.
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