Upcoming Events

Join Melanie Mannarino, author of The (Almost) Zero-Waste Guide, for an eye-opening look at what really happens after we put things “out for recycling.” 

Pete Best is a Beatle. The Beatles are not quite the phenomenon they’d become, but that’s literally only weeks away from happening. It’s Thursday, August 16th, 1962, and it’s 11am.

Look up the word iconoclast, and you might expect to find Marcel Duchamp staring back at you. Few artists so radically challenged the assumptions of what art could be—or who could define it.

Estate planning doesn’t have to be overwhelming—come learn how to take control of your legacy with confidence.

Blood pressure plays a vital role in overall health, affecting the heart, brain, kidneys, and blood vessels.

This illustrated lecture, presented in celebration of America250, traces the artistic career of Gilbert Stuart (1755–1828), one of the most influential portrait painters in American history. 

Stress and anxiety are a part of modern life—but when left unchecked, they can take a real toll on both mental and physical health.

Getting organized isn’t about perfection — it’s about creating systems that actually work for you.

New Jersey played a pivotal role in the American Revolution, earning its title as the “Crossroads of the American Revolution” due to its strategic location between New York and Philadelphia and the sheer number of military engageme

Recently brought back into the spotlight by the film Maestro, Leonard Bernstein remains one of the most complex and compelling figures in American music.

This illustrated lecture, presented in celebration of America250, explores the life and work of John Trumbull (1756–1843), one of the most important artists of the American Revolutionary era.

“The true value of a park lies not in its size or grandeur, but in the way it allows people to connect with nature and with each other.” — Frederick Law Olmsted

Join us this June in recognition of Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month for a special 60-minute program.

In 1776, the American colonies declared their independence and formed a new nation—the United States. With this bold step came the need for a distinct national identity, including an official seal, flag, and motto.

Join professional traveler Chris McCormack for an unforgettable evening of storytelling that journeys across America’s most iconic highways, scenic backroads, and remarkable destinations.

In mid-20th-century America and Britain, homosexuality was not just controversial—it was criminalized. Careers could be destroyed, reputations shattered, and lives upended by exposure.

Long before the network became known as the Underground Railroad, enslaved people risked everything to escape bondage and seek freedom.

On July 4, 2026, the United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of its independence, marking a pivotal moment in world history when a group of colonies challenged the most powerful empire of their time.

Love dinosaurs? Fossils? Paleontology? So does Dr. Dana Ehret! Dr. Dana is a Curator of Natural History at the New Jersey State Museum. He researches Paleontology, Marine Biology and Paleobiology.