Historical Sites
Barclay Farmstead-- stop back in time at this historical oasis in the heart of bustling Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Built in 1816, by a Quaker farmer, Joseph Thorn, the farmhouse and surrounding 32-acre property offers visitors an opportunity to observe and participate in the agrarian lifestyle that once dominated the South Jersey landscape.
http://www.barclayfarmstead.org/
Ellis Island, The Statue of Liberty and Liberty State Park -- Ellis Island was the gateway through which more than 12 million immigrants passed between 1892 and 1954 in their search for freedom of speech and religion, and for economic opportunity in the United States. Because of its unique historical importance, it was declared part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument in 1965.
http://www.ellisisland.org/
http://www.nps.gov/stli/
Howell Living History Farm -- The Farm is a time machine that takes you back to the year 1900 - a time when horses and buggies traveled the lanes of Pleasant Valley, and when farms were bordered by snake fences and Osage orange trees. Visitors are invited to help us plant, cultivate and harvest crops, to care for animals, to sweep a barn, to make soap, butter and ice cream, and of course to sit under the maple tree and talk about the future. (The future looks good, by the way. There are rumors of "combines", horseless buggies and automatic ice cream makers.)
http://www.howellfarm.com/
Waterloo Village -- A National Historic Site. This 19th century Morris Canal port town is located along the banks of the Musconectcong River in the Allamuchy Mountain State Park in Sussex County, New Jersey.
http://www.waterloovillage.org/
Wheaton Village -- Includes The Museum of American Glass and the Down Jersey Folklife Center. The Village is a leading resource of American craft with an emphasis on the medium of glass, a stronghold in New Jersey's cultural history. Programs include museum and gallery exhibits; interpretive demonstrations in various craft mediums
http://www.wheatonvillage.org/
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Museums
Air Victory Museum -- is an educational institute dedicated to celebrating the people and machines that propelled America into world leadership in aerospace technology. KidsPort! is an interactive, educational area for children of all ages. [At the South Jersey Regional Airport in Medford, NJ]
http://www.airvictorymuseum.org/
The American Museum of Natural History (New York)
http://www.amnh.org/
http://www.ology.amnh.org/ The Museum’s website for kids.
The Children's Museum of Manhattan-- The Children’s Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) is a not-for-profit institution, founded in 1973, to engage children and families in a partnership of learning through interactive exhibits and educational programs. CMOM inspires children and families to learn about themselves and our culturally diverse world through the arts, literacy, media & communications, science & the environment and early childhood education.
http://www.cmom.org/
The Franklin Institute-- With its hands-on approach the Franklin Institute inspires an understanding of and passion for science and technology learning. [Philadelphia, PA]
http://www.fi.edu/index.html
The Franklin Mineral Museum and Sterling Hill Mining Museum-- Nonprofit. educational institutions whose mission is to preserve the mineral wealth, geology, knowledge, and history of "the greatest mineral locality on earth." Considered to be one of the best of "Nature's Classrooms" the area is home to world famous zinc mines. The Franklin mine is especially famous for mineral fluorescence, and variety of rare species. [Franklin and Ogdensburg. Sussex County, NJ]
http://www.franklinmineralmuseum.com/
http://www.sterlinghill.org/
Garden State Discovery Museum-- a hands-on museum for infants to 10 year olds. The Discovery Museum offers fifteen larger-than-life, kid powered, interactive exhibit areas. Every exhibit is an invitation to touch, explore, and create. [Cherry Hill, NJ]
http://www.discoverymuseum.com/
Hadrosaurus-- Site of the world's first discovery of a nearly complete dinosaur skeleton. [Haddonfield, Camden County, NJ]
http://www.levins.com/dinosaur.shtml
Imagine That-- A museum for 3- to 10-year olds features more than thirty-five interactive exhibits that arethere for kids to use as well as see. [Florham Pk, NJ]
http://www.fieldtrip.com/nj/87069000.htm
Liberty Science Center-- an innovative learning resource for lifelong exploration of nature, humanity and technology, supporting the growth of our diverse region and promoting informed stewardship of the world. [Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ]
http://www.lsc.org
The Monmouth Museum-- This “museum of ideas” is a center that stimulates creativity and intellectual curiosity by exploring the arts, sciences and humanities.[on the campus of Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, NJ]
http://www.monmouthmuseum.org/
The Montclair Art Museum-- An environment in which children and adults can develop a greater awareness, understanding and appreciation of the richness and variety of the art created in America and its relevance and value to their lives.
http://www.montclair-art.com/
The Morris Museum-- An extensive schedule of exhibitions, school programs and distinctive theatre performances that advance the visitor’s appreciation and understanding of the role of the arts, sciences and history in our lives. [Morris Township, NJ]
http://www.morrismuseum.com/
New Jersey Agriculture Museum-- The Museum’s mission is to tell the story of the Garden State’s agriculture - - past, present, and future. The story of New Jersey agriculture is the story of ingenuity, industry, and inventiveness. It is about hard-working men and women whose innovative ideas changed, and continue to change, the destiny of a state and affected the quality of all our lives. [on the campus of Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ].
http://www.agriculturemuseum.org/
New Jersey Children's Museum-- A hands-on museum for kids. [Paramus, Bergen County]
http://www.njcm.com/
New Jersey State Museum-- From fossils to fine art, from Native American tools to the finest silver, from quilts to comets, from prehistory to the future, the State Museum is four museums in one and offers a galaxy of experiences for every member of the family [Trenton].
http://www.state.nj.us/state/museum/
The Newark Museum-- Outstanding collections, exhibitions, programs and educational resources in a multi-building campus located in the heart of the Downtown Arts District of Newark.
http://www.newarkmuseum.org
Princeton University Art Museum-- An art museum located on the campus of Princeton University. [Princeton, NJ]
http://www.princetonartmuseum.org/
Rutgers University-- The State University has an art museum, a geology museum and an entomology (bugs!) museum on its New Brunswick campus.
http://geology.rutgers.edu/museum.shtml
http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/~insects/museum.htm
http://www.zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu/
South Street Seaport Museum (New York)
When you visit the South Street Seaport Museum, the exhibits in our galleries and on our historic ships are just the beginning of a fantastic voyage back in time. The museum is located on the site of what was once this country's leading port and is now a twelve-square-block historic district in lower Manhattan. South Street provides visitors with an unforgettable glimpse into a past where 18th– and 19th–century buildings line stone-paved streets; sea-laden breezes waft off the river; and the nation's largest wholesale fish market still operates.
http://www.southstseaport.org/
Space Farms Zoo and Museum-- Come alive with nature and history. Explore the wild side of Space Farms Zoo and Museum. Space Farms offers educational fun for all ages. An atmosphere of fun and adventure creates a memorable experience for everyone. [Sussex, NJ]
http://www.spacefarms.com/
NJ Travel
NJ Travel and Tourism -- The official New Jersey site.http://www.state.nj.us/travel/
Hangout NJ – Travel and Attractions.
http://www.state.nj.us/hangout_nj/travel_historic.html
Parks
Middlesex County Department of Parks and Recreation -- Information about the parks in our county.
http://www.co.middlesex.nj.us/parksrecreation/parks.asp
New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry -- Whether you are looking for an action packed day of hiking and swimming, or camping under the stars, there are plenty of things to see and do in our 39 parks, 11 forests and 3 recreation areas. And with 57 historic sites, New Jersey's past is rich with stories to tell. This is evident in the historic homes, landscapes and battlefields where Washington and the Continental Army spent almost half of the American Revolutionary War. Find it all here, on the official web site of New Jersey's State Parks, Forests and Historic Sites.
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/
Sesame Place -- A water theme park in Oxford Valley, PA.
http://www.sesameplace.com/sesame/pa/index.html
Six Flags Great Adventure-- The amusement and safari park in Jackson, NJ.
http://www.sixflags.com/parks/greatadventure/index.asp
Theater
The following area theaters have shows and programs that may either be of interest to young people or geared specifically to children. Kelsey Theater at Mercer -- [located on the campus of Mercer Community College,
http://www.mccc.edu/kelseytheatre/
McCarter Theater -- [Princeton, NJ]
http://www.mccarter.org/
The State Theater -- [New Brunswick, NJ]
http://www.statetheatre.com/welcome.html
Zoos and Aquariums
The Bronx Zoo
http://www.bronxzoo.com/
Jenkinson’s Aquarium -- A privately owned facility located on the boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, Jenkinson’s Aquarium has proven to be a valuable educational and recreational resource, as evidenced by its growing popularity. The aquarium is dedicated to educating the public on all aspects of marine life and conservation. Each exhibit is designed to promote awareness of the animals, their habitats and conservation.
http://www.jenkinsons.com
New Jersey State Aquarium
http://www.njaquarium.org/
The Philadelphia Zoo
http://www.phillyzoo.org/
Popcorn Park Zoo -- A truly one of a kind zoo established in 1977 for the sole purpose of providing a refuge for wildlife that are elderly, sick, abandoned, or injured, and which could no longer survive in the wild. [Forked River, NJ]
http://www.fieldtrip.com/nj/96931900.htm