Children's Museums
Meadowlands Museum
📍 91 Crane Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Meadowlands Museum
Exhibits of regional history & culture. Historic stone farmhouse with rotating exhibits featuring the area's culture & history. The museum houses William Carlos Williams' personal items and books, including materials related to the famous poet from Rutherford who wrote 'The Red Wheelbarrow'. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 20 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Focus
- New Jersey Meadowlands regional history
- Hours
- Most Saturdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Location
- 91 Crane Avenue, Rutherford, NJ
- Operated By
- Volunteer staff and Board of Trustees
💡 Did You Know?
- The museum houses William Carlos Williams' personal items and books, including materials related to the famous poet from Rutherford who wrote 'The Red Wheelbarrow'
- Features a historic pre-electric kitchen and laundry room mock-up in the basement with tools from that era, offering visitors insight into early 20th century domestic life
- Displays a photograph showing the Meadowlands landscape before Route 3 was built, providing rare historical documentation of the region's transformation
- Operates as a rotating exhibit museum within a historic stone farmhouse, allowing for flexible programming and deep thematic dives that can take up to 2 hours for comprehensive exploration
💬 What Visitors Say
- Plan for 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on your pace. A rushed visit is possible but not recommended - the house itself has significant local historical connections worth exploring thoroughly.
- Take a guided tour with the knowledgeable staff - reviewers specifically praised the pleasant and patient guides who can provide deeper context about the collections and local history.
- Don't miss the pre-1900s kitchen and laundry room mock-up in the basement and the William Carlos Williams collection - these are highlighted as unique standout exhibits worth seeking out.
- The suggested entrance fee is $10, making it an affordable option for families and groups exploring regional New Jersey history.
- Visit on a Saturday morning (museum opens at 10 a.m.) when it's likely less crowded and you'll have time to enjoy the multi-floor exhibits at a comfortable pace.
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