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Location
Parking
Parking lot available; located near Great Falls of the Passaic
Accessibility
Museum does not have air conditioning; may close unexpectedly due to high temperatures
Visitor tip
Book a guided tour in advance by calling 973-321-1260 for school and community groups to enhance the educational experience and learn deeper context about Paterson's industrial and cultural heritage
About Paterson Museum
Industrial heritage showcase. Museum tracing local industrial history with exhibits about archaeology, mineralogy & inventors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Location
- Thomas Rogers Building, Paterson, NJ
- Highlights
- Industrial history, textiles, locomotives, Colt arms, Holland submarines, mineral collection
- Admission
- Suggested $2 adults, children under 18 free
What visitors say
A great little museum, the exhibits are interesting and very educational. It's a great way to learn some of the history of the town of Paterson, including some of the influencees on popular culture, sports, and indigenous history. I'm…
I have not been to a lot of museums but some. This is the most interesting museum ever! I really love the displays and love the history of the Paterson. This really amazed me! I highly recommend you to have a visit there! They maintain…
Fantastic place to visit to learn about the history of the Silk City, Paterson, NJ. I've known about this museum forever, and I have driven past it so many times, but I had never gone in. I finally entered with my camera in hand and was…
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Did You Know?
- The museum showcases Holland submarines, a rare and significant industrial artifact representing Paterson's role in weapons manufacturing and naval innovation during the early 20th century
- Paterson earned the nickname 'Silk City' due to its dominant textile and silk manufacturing industry, which is extensively documented through interactive exhibits including working demonstrations of dyeing, winding, warping, weaving, and Jacquard loom products
- The museum operates on a suggested donation model of only $2.00 for adults with free admission for children under 18, making it one of the most affordable museum experiences
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