Timed-entry tickets must be purchased in advance online. The museum also hosts special events for kids such as Family Drop-In, outdoor Community Day, and Creative Play, geared toward kids ages 3-5.

The Newark Museum of Art is home to one of the nation's oldest and most comprehensive collections of African art. The museum is open Thursdays-Sundays only. The Newark Museum of Art – NewarkĪdults, $10 Children, ages 3 and older, $8 FREE for children under age 2. LSC also hosts birthday parties and overnight camp-ins. Grab a bite at Cafe Skylines, or visit one of the family-friendly restaurants nearby. Spend some time in the Infinity Climber, which is a one-of-a-kind suspended play space, or see a show in LSC's planetarium. Little ones won't want to miss Wobbly World, where they'll explore balance and cause-and-effect. See Wild Animals, learn about dinosaurs and mammoths, build and test model cars, play with a giant light wall, and learn about energy and microbes. This interactive learning museum boasts four floors of exhibits and experiences. Open Thursdays-Sundays only, and some school holidays. Book your tickets online or at the door with a credit card only. The museum is home to the Bickford Theatre, which has programming for kids and adults. Other permanent exhibits include the Mega Model Trains, the Dinosaur Den, and the rocks and minerals collection. Or, check out the Spark!Lab maker studio, a STEM-filled space that lets kids turn themselves into engineers. The Morris Museum has an extensive collection of 19th-century musical dolls and machines.

The Morris Museum hosts plenty of programming for kids.Īdults, $12 Children, ages 3-17, $8. RELATED: Best Museums for Kids and Families in Central and Southern New Jersey Various tours and special programs for kids and families are held, such as the annual breakfast with Santa. Stroll through the rooms to see what it was like to live in its era. Closed Sundays and Mondays.īuilt in 1772, this mansion houses 50 rooms full of antique furniture, toys, tools, textiles, and ceramics. Liberty Hall Museum – UnionĪdults, $14 Children, $10 FREE for children under 3. Kids will love Open Cockpit Weekends (check the website for upcoming events), where they can see what it's like to be a pilot. You'll see aircraft, helicopters, the first American hovercraft, and even a rocket engine. Learn all about flying at this museum adjacent to Teterboro Airport. Aviation Hall of Fame of New Jersey – TeterboroĪdults, $15 Children, ages 3-12, 12.

There's a soft playscape where younger kids can climb and explore. The 16,000-square-foot space includes a peg light wall, oversized foam blocks and construction toys, a castle, a pirate ship, a pretend grocery store, and more. Imagine That!!! caters to preschool-age and young schoolchildren with experiences based on play and discovery. Take a break from screen time at ImagineThat!!! Imagine That!!! – Florham ParkĪdults, $6.99 Children, $21.99 per child FREE for children under age 1. RELATED: Historic Villages in NJ That Are Fun for Kids and Families

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