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METC will be closed to the public and postponing all public programs, events, and gatherings as of Monday, March 16, 2020.

During this difficult time, please consider supporting METC by making a donation, shopping our online museum store, or sharing our “METC at Home” content with your friends and family. Thank you.

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  • Upcoming Events

    1. Stuffed Animal Sleepover

      April 3 from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    2. Spring Break Drop-In Craft: Paint a Wooden Top

      April 7 from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm

    3. Spring Break Drop-In Craft: Design A Shop Sign

      April 8 from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm

    4. Spring Break Drop-In Craft: Spring Time Critters

      April 9 from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm

    5. Spring Break Drop-In Craft: Paint a Wooden Top

      April 14 from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm

    6. New Jersey Animals from Past to Present: Coyote

      April 20 from 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

    7. Mother’s Day Drop in Craft

      May 9 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    8. Mother’s Day Drop In Crafts

      May 9 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    9. New Jersey Animals of the 1800s: Bobcat

      May 18 from 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

    10. METC Architecture Tour

      May 30 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Hours

Monday:   Closed
Tuesday–Saturday:   10am–4pm
Sunday*:  Noon-5pm
Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
*Closed on Sundays in July and August

Admission

Adults – $5
Students, Children and Adults 62+ – $3
Members & Children under 6 – FREE
Family Maximum Rate – $15.00
Guided Tours (by appointment only) – $8.00 per person

METC Education Annex

It is with great delight and pleasure to announce that that METC will be expanding operations and relocating education and community focused programs in a second location at the James Building across the street from the museum at 23 Main Street, creating The METC Education Annex. Click here to learn more about the Education Annex.

METC receives an operating support grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State