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Visitor tip
Book field trips and group visits well in advance, or inquire about having educational programs brought directly to your school or organization—the museum offers off-site programming options.
Visitor tip
Experience the museum's unique hands-on, tactile exhibits like walking through pyramid recreations and the Underground Railroad display—these physical immersive experiences offer something different from screen-based exhibits found at other children's museums.
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Plan to spend quality time at the free books section, which is highlighted as a valuable resource. This is a cost-effective way to supplement your child's reading materials while supporting the museum's donation-based funding model.
About Jersey Explorer Children's Museum
Hands-on educational exhibits for kids. Interactive art, history & science exhibits for kids, built & staffed by at-risk young adults.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Highlights
- The Galactic Stargazer spaceship, Ancient Treasures exhibit, Time Traveler exhibit, Exploration Station
- Admission
- $10 per child; adults free
- Space
- 11,000 sq ft of interactive galleries
What visitors say
It is apparent that the staff at the Jersey Explorer’s Museum do what they do out of love and not for the greed of financial gain. It seems majority of the funding are from donations and volunteers’ contributions. It is apparent that…
I grew up going to the library and now I want to take my children so they can have a similar nostalgic experience but it is always closed. What are the hours exactly. Is it still only open Saturday from 10am to 3pm?
Had the pleasure of working with the crew.. So heart broken to hear about Gary retiring! He absolutely gives and gave his ALL to this place!! The staff is amazing.. The concept of this place is AMAZING!! I absolutely love it! & ppl…
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Did You Know?
- The museum is built and staffed by at-risk young adults, combining youth workforce development with educational programming
- Offers 11,000 square feet of interactive and immersive galleries featuring hands-on exhibits like walking through pyramids and an Underground Railroad experience
- Provides free admission to all East Orange Public Schools students and free admission for adults and chaperones, with only children charged $10
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