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New Jersey State Museum

@NJStateMuseum

Inspiration. On Display. Features collections in archaeology, cultural history, fine art & natural sciences, and an HD planetarium experience!

 Trenton, NJ
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Joined April 2009
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#HappyHalloween! Stop by the Museum this morning for our Spooktacular event, with fun themed crafts and activities 10 - 2 pm; the trick or treat parade take place at 11 am.
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It's #CatDay! The Jaguar, Panthera onca, is the largest cat in the Americas, ranging from southern North America through Argentina. The Mountain lion, Puma concolor, has over 40 different common names in English. Found throughout the Americas with the exception of the East 1/2
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Coast (except small population in FL.) The Canada Lynx, Lynx canadensis, ranges throughout Canada, Alaska, the Rocky Mts. & Maine. The Bobcat, Lynx rufus, is the only large feline living in NJ; ranging throughout North America. 2/2
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It's a stencil for #dinosaur lovers! Erica Ruszin (NH volunteer & NJSM Foundation Shop employee) created this pumpkin stencil based on the Museum's 'Leaping Laelaps' Dryptosaurus mount. To use: • Save the template & resize it to fit your pumpkin. 1/2
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• Tape the stencil securely to the surface of your pumpkin. • Trace the design: Poke holes along the lines with a pin/poke tool or trace over the design with a marker. • Carve: Carefully use a small serrated craft knife to cut out the shaded areas.
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Have a spooky good time learning to draw bones & skulls (on Halloween!) Register for our free adult art workshop, open to all skill levels. Saturday's class will be taught by Trenton Artworks Teaching Artist John Gummere. Advance registration required: events.humanitix.com/inspire…
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Don't miss your chance to see the original documents that helped create the USA and State of New Jersey. NJ's 1776 State Constitution, NJ Bill of Rights, and Ratification of the United States Constitution, for starters. Visit today!
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#Dinosaurs once roamed New Jersey! This proximal phalanx (toe bone) is from the theropod dinosaur similar to Dryptosaurus aquilunguis. Dryptosaurs were smaller than the most well known theropod, T. rex. This bone was found in Monmouth Co, NJ and is ~75 mill yrs old. #FossilFriday
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The Museum's annual #Halloween Spooktacular takes place Sat., Oct. 31! Bring the children in costume for our annual trick or treat parade, happening at 11 am on the front lawn; plus games, crafts, & more spooky fun! The event runs 10 am to 2 pm, rain or shine.
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Reminder, the sky observing event that got rained out last Friday is happening this Friday, Oct. 23, at 6:00 pm. If you missed out, there's still a few spaces remaining. You can register for this free event on Humanitix: events.humanitix.com/sky-obs…
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Drop by at lunchtime on Tue., 10/20 to hear archaeologist Richard Hunter, founder & President of Hunter Research and longtime Trenton resident talk about the Revolutionary era finds from various locations around Trenton! 12 - 12:45 pm in the Museum's STEAM Center. Free.
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Drop by Sat., 10/17 for #InternationalArchaeologyDay. From 10 am - 3 pm kids can pick up an Archaeology activity book & visit artifact stations to fill in the pages. Also at 10 am is Storytime in the Discovery Den. We'll read "Lawrence in the Fall" then make a craft.
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The Museum will be closing at 3 pm today, Oct. 16, due to anticipated bad weather. All programs for today are canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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The State Museum mourns the loss of artist Paul J. Stankard (1943-2026). Mr. Stankard, who lived & worked in Mantua (Gloucester Co., NJ), began his career as a scientific glassblower, but desired to “be on the creative side and do what he loves.” That brought him to creating 1/3
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the extraordinary glass paperweights for which he became internationally acclaimed. Mr. Stankard’s work was the focus of a solo exhibition at the Museum, and he has been included in numerous group exhibitions as well. Represented in over 75 museum collections throughout the 2/3
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world, the State Museum is honored to hold 13 works by the artist, including the early example shown here – a colorless non-lead glass paperweight with Maltese cross in center (1968), Anonymous Gift. 3/3
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Acting Secretary Shirely Emehelu toured the @NJStateMuseum, a crown jewel of Trenton and an important Division within the New Jersey Department of State. It holds more than 2.1 million artifacts and preserves and shares stories of New Jersey that inspire curiosity and creativity.
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It's #NationalFossilDay! Curator of Natural History Dr. Dana Ehret shares a special fossil from New Jersey. #Fossils #NewJerseyStateMuseum
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Looking for fun, low cost activities for families? Visit the Museum! Spend a few hours exploring New Jersey history, science, & art. Besides our re-imagined Discovery Den, you'll find hands-on activities throughout to keep kids engaged. Free admission, free weekend parking.
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There's still time to register for this Saturday's Small Explorers class. Toddlers can explore the wonderful colors that autumn brings while enjoying a story and active play with movement and music. Fee: $15 for child. Advance registration required: collections.humanitix.com/sm…
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