The mission of the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts is to enhance the understanding and appreciation of America's past by presenting and interpreting the history, culture and lives of ordinary people through educational programs, through preservation and stewardship of our collection, and through exhibition and demonstration of the trades and crafts practiced in New Jersey from its earliest settlement.

Contact Us

 

Visit Us

 Phone
(973) 377-2982
The Museum is located at 9 Main Street (NJ Route 124 at Green Village Road) in the heart of Madison, NJ, about 28 miles west of New York City. We are easily reached from exit 35 of Interstate 287, or exit 7 of New Jersey Route 24. Written Directions and Map

We are two blocks west of the Madison train station on the New Jersey Transit Morris and Essex Line.
 FAX
(973) 377-7358
 E-mail
info@metc.org

Museum Hours

 

Admission

Monday Closed Adults

$5.00

Tues - Sat 10 AM to 4 PM Children (6 and over), Students,
Seniors (62 and over)

$3.00

Sunday Noon to 5 PM   Members,
Children (5 and under)

Free

 Closed major holidays

Maximum charge for a single family is $13

New Exhibit "Spinning Tales" now open
Details HERE

 Click on the Bulletin Board button to see our upcoming events!!

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This website is for personal, educational or other non-commercial use only. Site content may not be reproduced in any form without the express permission of the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts. The Museum's Rights and Reproduction Policy may be obtained by contacting the Museum at 973-377-2982 x11 or info@metc.org.

METC gratefully acknowledges generous funding from:

Madison Rotary
Borough of Madison
F.M. Kirby Foundation
The Fatzler Foundation
Russell Investment Group
1772 Foundation

Hyde & Watson Foundation
Arts Council of the Morris Area
The Charles L. Read Foundation
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Investors Savings Bank Charitable Foundation
Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders
Morris County Historic Preservation Trust

The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts received an operating support grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State.




What's New? - Happenings and Special Events

 

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Rug Hooking Program
Learn the art of rug hooking with skilled fiber artist Susan Hoekstra.
Saturday May 19 at 2 pm.
Registration required - call 973-377-2982 x14.
new.gifCalling All Collectors!
The Museum invites you to host a mini-exhibit of your treasures. Working
with a Museum Curator, you will display your objects in selected areas
of the Museum for 4 to 6 weeks.  Click on the above link for more information.
new.gifCrafters Corner
Our quarterly adult craft workshop where all participants will learn a unique
craft skill and go home with a finished project.
Sunday May 20 at 2 pm
new.gifThree New Programs for June
  The Secret Language of Buttons  Sat June 9 at 2 pm  Ages 10 and up
  Yarn Doll Workshop  Sun June 10 at 2 pm  Ages 7 and up
  Kniting Workshop Wed June 20 & 27 6:30 to 8:30 pm  Ages 12 and up
Camp for a Day Announced
Our popular Summer Camp for a Day is back for 2012! This is a great way
for your kids to get that full camp experience, without the long-tem commitment.
Camp runs once a week, July through August, and is appropriate for ages 7-12.
Click on the above link for more information.
t4t.gif2011-2012 Time 4 Tykes Schedule Announced 
Museum Events especially designed for our youngest visitors (ages 2 to 6)
school.gifOpportunities for Home-School Groups
Are you home-schooling your children?  METC may offer opportunities for you
individually or as members of a group. Click on the above link to explore what
possibilities may exist at the Museum for your children.
Support the Museum
Please consider supporting us by making a donation or becoming a member.
Click on the above link for more information.
Facility Rentals
Our home, the elegant James Library Building, is available for rental.
Camera Walk Photos
Some photos that were taken during the October 22-23 Camera Walk programs
Spring 2012 Newsletter Now Online
The METC Mailing List
Want to get updates on programs and
events at the Museum???
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Enjoy  "play dates" for children ages 3 - 5 and adults on the second the fourth Mondays
of each month.  Starts Monday October 11, 2020, $3 per person.
        See the Bulletin Board for more details.
  Teachers: Check Out Our Revised Education Program Information
  Bulletin Board Section
Check the bulletin board for the latest on our many special programs.
  METC research library is now online
A complete list of the books in our Museum library.
METC is a member of NARM
We are a member of the North American Reciprocal Museum program (NARM), an association of museums in the United States, Bermuda, Canada, and El Salvador offering certain benefits of membership to other qualifying museum members.
More information on our Bulletin Board.

 
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New Special Exhibit:
       Opens February 28.

Spinning Tales:  The Fabric of New Jersey spnwhl1.gif

Our new exhibit tells the story of Early America through the crafts of spinning and weaving, following the process from gathering the raw materials, to preparing the materials, to working the materials, to fine finished products.  Visitors will have the opportunity to learn not only about the process of spinning, but about the average women who were skilled in the craft.

Various public programs, events and workshops will take place throughout the duration of the exhibit.

Browse Our Site

Links to some other sites we like ...
Shop for Museums program.
Support METC while you shop online
Macaroni Kid A free weekly electronic newsletter and
website that focuses on kid-friendly
activities/events and articles for parents.

Madison High School
Look for "Hands on History" under
the Social Studies Department of MHS.

NJ's Great Northwest Skylands
Online visitors' guide.

Historical Maps of New Jersey
from Rutgers Cartography

Museumlink.com

A "Museum of Museums" whose goal
is to "eventually contain links to every
museum on the planet"
colguild.jpg The Guild of Colonial Artisans and Tradesmen 1607-1783 is a hereditary society established to honor the memory and skills of our Colonial Ancestors who were accomplished in the field of art or trades which strengthened the building of our Nation.

A provider of information for wholesome
family entertainment

Advocates for New Jersey History

Fieldtrip.com

"The Ultimate Fieldtrip Resource"

Morris County Visitors Center
What to see and do in Morris County,
including an events calendar

Questions or comments? Contact our Webmaster

Updated
8 May 2012