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!! Scroll this page down to see more information
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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

Click underlined text for more information 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. Calling 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. Crafters 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 Three 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. 2011-2012 Time 4 Tykes Schedule Announced  Museum Events especially designed for our youngest visitors (ages 2 to 6) Opportunities 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??? Join our mailing list! Click on this button. Join Our Mailing List   PLEASE SUPPORT US WITH A DONATION Donate online through PayPal or with your credit card. smART stART 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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Spinning Tales:  The Fabric of New Jersey

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.

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		Shop for Museums program. Support METC while you shop online
	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
	A "Museum of Museums" whose goal is to "eventually contain links to every museum on the planet"		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
	"The Ultimate Fieldtrip Resource"		Morris County Visitors Center What to see and do in Morris County, including an events calendar