New Jersey
New Jersey State Museum205 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08625
Adults; $5, Seniors & Students (w/ID): $4, Under 13: Free
Tuesday – Sunday, 9 am to 4:45pm ~ Closed Mondays & Holidays
A four-in-one museum offers distinct sections uniquely devoted to New Jersey's archaeology/ethnology, cultural history, fine art, and natural history in a modern main building overlooking the Delaware River. Entertaining and educational programs are offered in a state-of-the-art 150-seat planetarium and adjacent 400-seat auditorium.
Arts & Culture
68 Stacy Haines Rd. Lumberton, NJ 08048
Adults (14-61) $4.00, Seniors (62+) $3.00, Children (4-13) $2.00
November-March: Wednesday - Saturday 10am-4pm
April-September:
Wednesday - Sunday 10am-4pm
Wednesday - Sunday 10am-4pm
Closed: Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years
See aircraft, engines, uniforms, memorabilia, dioramas and models that reflect the advances in aviation.
The museum has a 24,000-square-foot building with military aircraft and engine collection, replicas of the Wright Brothers and Spirit of St. Louis aircraft.
The museum has a 24,000-square-foot building with military aircraft and engine collection, replicas of the Wright Brothers and Spirit of St. Louis aircraft.
Burt Avenue Recreation Center Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Free Admission
Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum
This South Jersey museum is dedicated to individuals and
teams of all sports in this region of New Jersey. Photos, equipment,
scrapbooks, and other memorabilia of many well known men and women of national
fame and regional and local renown in sports are on display in this modern and
spacious facility.
Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum
500 Forrestal Rd. - Cape May Airport, NJ 08242
Adults: $10.00, Seniors: $10.00, Children (3-12) $8.00, Children under 3 - Free, Active Duty Military Free 
April 1st thru Columbus Day ~Open Daily 9 AM to 5 PMColumbus Day thru December 1st ~Open Daily 9 AM to 4 PM
December 2nd thru March 31st ~ Monday – Friday 9 AM to 4 PM ~Saturday – Sunday Closed
Naval aviation museum dedicated to honoring U.S.Naval airmen who perished during their World War II training. The museum houses vintage aircraft and memorabilia and is listed on the National and State Registers of Historic Places. NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum boasts more than 26 aircraft displays as well as exhibits of military memorabilia, engines, photographs and more.
Discovery Sea Shell Museum
Mon - Sat: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sun: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
The Discovery Seashell Museum is a great place for the whole family. We
have thousands of different species of shells from all over the world
also including coral, starfish, and children's toys.
Children's Museums
Garden State Discovery Museum
Admission $12.95, Seniors $11.95, under 12 months free
Oct - April ~ Sun - Fri 9:30am -5:30pm , open Sat 9:30am - 8:30pm
July and Aug ~ Mon.-Thurs. 9:30am - 8:30pm, Fri - Sun 9:30 - 5:30
Best for kids 2-10. Lots of differing areas for different personalities.
We are a celebration of imagination for children ages infant through 10 years old! We are one of south Jersey’s largest attractions for family fun and discovery! Whether your children love to explore science, get down and dirty making arts and crafts, be the hero of their own story, or bear the honor of wearing the chef’s coat for a day, the GSDM is the place to be!
Jersey Shore Children's Museum
Temporary Museum Location:
Hamilton Mall 4403 Black Horse Pike Mays Landing, NJ 08330 (upstairs, near Sears)
Admission $8.00 per person Mon - Sat 11:00 am – 7:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 am - 6:00 pm
The Jersey Shore Children’s Museum is a non-profit, hands-on discovery center dedicated to stimulating curiosity and awareness in the areas of science, technology, history, and culture. Programs and exhibits encourage children (of all ages) to explore the world around them by providing an environment that stimulates creativity, imagination, and learning through interactive play.
Imagine That Children's Discovery Museum
4 Vreeland Rd., Florham Park, NJ
Adults $9.95, Children $10.95, Under 1 - Free
At Imagine That!!!, children are encouraged to touch, discover, learn and explore in our 16,000 square foot space, featuring over 50 unique exhibits. Embracing a learning-through-play model, Imagine That!!! is a safe environment where young children can stretch their legs and their imagination. Children will discover interesting exhibits while absorbing and cementing important concepts as they go. Our exhibits are specifically designed to stimulate the child's imagination and intellect while providing them with a fun and exciting day!
Science
Adventure Aquarium
1 Riverside Drive Camden, NJ 08103
Adults $25.95, 4D Adult $28.95, Children (2-12) $18.95, 4D Children $21.95, under 2 free
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning guest, you can count on new hands-on activities, new animals and exhibits and new moments of magic.
Check out KidZone, an enchanting playground “under the sea,” and
experience seven different touch exhibits to get up close and personal
with sharks, stingrays and more. Adventure Aquarium is the only aquarium
in the world where you can see hippos nose-to-nose, and the only
aquarium in the country to feature a Great Hammerhead Shark – among the
largest and rarest of sharks! Add two million gallons of fun, a 40-foot suspended Shark Tunnel, a 4D Theater (sponsored by PSE&G) and free live shows and up-close animal experiences daily, and it’s clear to see why a trip to Adventure Aquarium promises to deliver family memories that will last a lifetime.
Insectropolis: The Bug Museum of New Jersey
1761 Route 9 Toms River, NJ 08755
Admission $8, ages 2 & under free
Tues.-Sat. 10-3 ~ Closed Dec. 24-Jan. 1 and Major Holidays
Accepts: Cash, Visa & Mastercard.
Insectropolis is a fun and unique insect learning center that dazzles
visitors of all ages. There is plenty to see and do here! Set within
the architecture of a bug-themed city, our creative displays entertain
guests as they learn about these fascinating creatures.View
thousands of beautiful and bizarre exotic insects from all over the
world. Play bug games on our touch-screen computers. Pretend you are a
termite as you crawl through our mudtube. Watch ants forage for food and
build tunnels in our live ant nest. Safely get up close to our
observation hive and see our busy bees. Or spy on our many other live
insects. Of course, your visit is not complete unless you touch a bug!
Touch a live tarantula, scorpion, millipede, and a hissing cockroach
before you leave. Whether you are a bug enthusiast or just a curious
visitor, Insectropolis has over a dozen exhibit areas that are sure to
educate and entertain.
Grounds For Sculpture Garden
126 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, NJ 08619
Adults $15, Seniors (65+) $12, Students w/ ID (6-17) $10, Children under 6 - Free
May 1 - Labor Day ~ Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-10pm (entry until 9pm). Sundays 10am-6pm.
Sept 3 - April 30 ~ Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-6pm.
Open Labor Day and Memorial Day. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
- maintaining a 42-acre sculpture park composed of works by well-known and emerging American and international artists in Hamilton, NJ
- organizing accessible exhibitions; and
- interpreting these exhibitions through publications, lectures, workshops and other educational programs.
Philadelphia
Children's MuseumsPlease Touch Museum
4231 Avenue
of the Republic Philadelphia, PA 19131
$17 per person, under 1 year Free, Carousel $3
Mon
– Sat, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Sun, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Since 1976, Please Touch
Museum has been the Children’s Museum of Philadelphia. Our museum was the first
in the nation whose target audience was families with children seven and
younger. We have grown into one of the best children’s museums in the nation,
have become experts in play and have had our programs for under served families
in the region nationally recognized. Our mission to enrich the lives of children by
creating learning opportunities through play, enables us to lay the
foundation for a lifetime of learning and cultural awareness.
Science
19 South 22nd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
General -
$16, Military* - $13, Senior (65+)* - $14, Youth (6-17 years) - $11, Student* -
$11, Children (5 & under) – free
Joint ticket
with Penn Museum:
Adult - $26, Seniors* - $22, Students 18 & older* - $16, Youths 6-17 - $16
*requires valid id
Adult - $26, Seniors* - $22, Students 18 & older* - $16, Youths 6-17 - $16
*requires valid id
Daily, 10am
to 5pm
America's finest museum of medical history, the Mütter displays its
beautifully preserved collections of anatomical specimens, models, and
medical instruments in a 19th century "cabinet museum" setting. The goal
of the Museum is to help the public understand the mysteries and beauty
of the human body while appreciating the history of diagnosis and
treatment of disease.
Penn Museum
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
3260 South Street | Philadelphia, PA 19104
Adult $15, senior citizens (65 and above)$13, Children (6-17) & Students $10,
Active U.S. Military, children under 6, and PennCard holders FREE
Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Penn Museum has always been one of the world’s great archaeology
and anthropology research museums, and the largest university museum in
the United States. With roughly one million objects in our care, the
Penn Museum encapsulates and illustrates the human story: who we are and
where we came from. As a dynamic research institution with many ongoing
research projects, the Museum is a vibrant and engaging place of
continual discovery, with the mandate of research, teaching, collections
stewardship, and public engagement—the four “pillars” of what we do. 8046 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19136
Monday thru Saturday $9.00 plus tax per individual. Children under 2 are FREE!Welcome to the Insectarium! Philadelphia's only all-bug museum, and the largest insect museum in the nation! We have thousands of live and mounted insects, tons of interactive displays, a movie-room, fun stuff for kids, and a whole lot more!
Academy of Natural Science of Drexel University
1900 Ben Franklin Parkway Philadelphia PA 19013
10 am–4:30 pm, Monday–Friday, 10 am–5 pm, Weekends and Holidays
Adults (13+) $15.95, Children (ages 3–12): $13.95
Dinosaurs Unearthed $5 per person ~ October 12, 2013–March 30, 2014
Roaring, moving, life-size, animatronic dinosaurs invade the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University for a multi-sensory experience for the whole family.
Birds of Paradise cost not yet disclosed ~ May 3 - September 1, 2014
Lace up your dancing shoes for a journey to the remote rainforests of New Guinea, land of the exotic birds-of-paradise. An elegant example of extreme evolution, birds-of-paradise show off their feathery flair during elaborate mating rituals.
Franklin Institute
222 North 20th Street Philadelphia, PA 19103
Daily 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Tuttleman
IMAX Theater Adult
$ 6.00 ~ Children (3-11) $6.00
Franklin 3D
Theater Adult
$ 4.00 ~ Children (3-11) $4.00
Tuttleman
& Franklin Theaters Adult
$ 8.00 ~ Children (3-11) $8.00
The Franklin Institute is a great family place to visit. The variety of permanent exhibits offer a range of options to entice all personalities. Their special exhibits are of the highest quality and worth
the additional cost.
Historical
Simeone Automotive Museum
6825-31 Norwitch Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19153 Admittance: Tuesday-Friday: 10am – 4:30pm, Sat-Sun: 10am – 2:30pm, Closed Mondays
$12- Adults, Children 8 and under, free
Review: If you love cars, you will love this place! In a nondescript building tucked away behind the PHL airport, this museum has some of the rarest cars in the country. They have done a lovely job explaining the historical significance of each car, as well. Quite a surprise!
Edgar Allan Poe
532 N. 7th Street Philadelphia PA
Free Admission Friday - Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed from noon to 1 p.m.
Some of Poe's happiest and most productive years were spent in Philadelphia. Don't miss the opportunity to descend to the basement to see Poe's inspiration for The Black Cat. Explore the exhibits to learn about Poe's life as well as his continued literary influence.
Independence National Park
From Race to Walnut Sts, between 2nd & 7th Sts
Free Admission
There is much to explore at Independence National Historical Park, from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell Center to the state-of-the-art exhibits in the Benjamin Franklin Museum. We recommend that you begin your visit at the Independence Visitor Center, located at 6th and Market Streets.
Independence Visitor Center
6th & Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Free Admission
Ask our knowledgeable park rangers about programs, walking tours and
special events. City concierge staff will gladly assist you with
information about lodgings and restaurants. You'll find the
Independence Hall ticket desk, exhibits, restrooms, a water fountain,
ATM, store, and cafe in this building. Independence Hall
Chestnut Street, between 5th & 6th
Free Admission: Advanced tickets may incur a handling fee
Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tour the building where the Founding Fathers walked, argued and created a nation. See the room where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were both signed. Entrance to Independence Hall is by timed entry ticket only from March through December. No tickets are necessary in January and February.
Admission is by tour only. Timed entry tickets are required March - December. A limited quantity of free tickets are available each day at the Ranger's Desk in the Independence Visitor Center at 6th and Market Streets. This is the only place to obtain your free, timed entry tickets. Same day ticket distribution begins at 8:30 a.m. Arrive no later than 8:45 a.m. for the best selection of tour times. Tickets may also be reserved in advance (handling fee of $1.50 per ticket applies). For advance reservations, make your reservation online or call 1-877-444-6777.
The security screening area closes at 4:45 p.m. Visitors should arrive at the security screening area approximately 30 minutes prior to the time on their timed entry ticket. The tour begins at the time on your timed entry ticket.
Liberty Bell Center
525 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Free Admission Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The security gates close at 4:55 p.m.
A bell for the Pennsylvania State House was cast in London, England, however, it cracked soon after it arrived in Philadelphia. Local craftsmen John Pass and John Stow cast a new bell in 1753, using metal from the English bell. Their names appear on the front of the bell, along with the city and the date.
Benjamin Franklin Museum
In Franklin Court. Entrance to the courtyard is from Market or Chestnut Streets, between 3rd and 4th Streets.
$5.00 for adults, $2.00 for children(4-16), 3 and under are FREE
Open daily
from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New
Year's Day
Explore Franklin's life and character in the Benjamin Franklin Museum.
The museum features artifacts, computer animations, and interactive
displays. The exhibits are geared toward visitors of all ages, with
displays that are educational, challenging, and fun.Tickets are available at the door and must be purchased on the day of your visit. There are a limited number of tickets available each day. Plan to allow at least one hour for your visit. Last entrance to the museum will be at 4:15 p.m.
Betsy Ross House239 Arch Street in Philadelphia, PA
Self Guided Tour: Adults $5, Children/Students/Seniors/Military $4
Guided Audio Tours Adults $7, Children/Students/Seniors/Military $6
The well-known and loved story of Betsy Ross sewing the first Stars & Stripes is tightly woven into the colorful fabric of America's rich history. The Betsy Ross House, the birthplace of the American flag, is alive with the sights and sounds of the 18th century. Tour the house and then stay a while longer to learn more about Betsy and her exciting life and times through our interactive, historical programming.
National Constitution Center
525 Arch Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
Adults: $14.50, Seniors (65+), Students, & Kids (13-18) $13.00, Kids (4-13) $8.00, Active Military & Kids (under 4) FREEMonday – Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Current Exhibits: Constituting Liberty: From the Declaration to the Bill of Rights
December 2014 to December 2017
The National Constitution Center is proud to display one of the 12 surviving copies of the Bill of Rights. The Museum of We the People is the first institution in Pennsylvania to exhibit this historic document to the general public. It has been preserved as part of The New York Public Library's renowned research collection for over 100 years.
The Bill of Rights is displayed alongside a first edition Stone Engraving of the Declaration of Independence and a rare copy of the first public printing of the U.S. Constitution in the brand new George H.W. Bush Gallery.
National Liberty Museum
321 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 1910610:00 am to 5:00 pm Tuesday-Saturday; Noon to 6:00 pm on Sunday.
We are open 7 days a week during the summer.
Adults $7.00, Seniors $6.00, Students $5.00, Children (5-17) $2.00, Children under 5 years Free.
“Family
Admission” $15, includes two adult family members and all of their children.
**One of my favorite museums to share with my kids. It provides a variety of exhibits from a tribute to the Heroes of 9/11, Jellybean Kids (seen above), and White House china.
National Liberty Museum is dedicated to preserving America’s heritage of freedom by fostering good character, civic responsibility and respect for all people.
Art
Philadelphia Art Museum
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Adults: $20, Seniors (65+) $18, Students (w/ ID) & Youth (13–18) $14, Children (12 & under) Free
**The first Sunday of the month and each Wednesday after 5 p.m., you can name your price of admission**
Closed: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and the 4th of July
Like Philadelphia’s own Parthenon, the Philadelphia Museum of Art sits majestically on a rise at the end of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The vast collections of this temple of art make it the third-largest art museum in the country, and an absolute must-see on the city’s cultural circuit.
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
118 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Adults: $15
Seniors (60+)/Students: $12,
Youth (13-18): $8,
Children under 13 & Military w/ ID : Free
Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
A jewel nestled in the heart of Center City, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) hosts vast collection of American art boasts treasures by local and national luminaries such as Charles Willson Peale (founder of the Academy), Thomas Eakins (who taught here), and Violet Oakley.
Barnes Foundation
Adults: $22-25* , Seniors (65+) $20-23*, Students (with ID) & Children (6-18): $10, Children under 6: Free (*Weekends)
Wednesday - Monday 10:00am - 6:00pm and Friday late nights until 10:00pm
The Barnes Foundation on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway features one of the world’s leading collections of French impressionist and post-impressionist paintings.
~Updated June 2, 2015~
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