County museums and cultural institutions preserve local history, natural heritage, and community stories that might otherwise be lost, providing residents throughout the region with accessible and educational cultural experiences. There are 11 Museum locations in Essex County, New Jersey.
County residents interested in local history, natural science, or art should explore the county museum and any specialized collection institutions nearby, which often hold unique artifacts and records not available anywhere else in the region.
List of Essex County, New Jersey Museum
Aljira A Center For Contemporary Art
Gas Gallery And Studio
Museum Of Life Or Death
The Jewish Museum Of New Jersey
Israel Crane Museum House
Jersey Explorer Childrens Museum
Montclair Art Museum
Nutley Historical Society & Museum
Museum Of The Old First Ward
Newark Museum
Montclair State College Art Gallery
Residents of Essex County can support local museums through membership, volunteer service, and artifact donations. Many county history museums actively seek donations of historically significant objects, photographs, and documents that document the county's past.
You may also find Museum locations in neighboring counties including Essex, Morris, Passaic.