Great spot to visit with a beautiful multi-level museum full of information about the area,…read moreWashington and the Revolution. Very clean, bright museum with friendly helpful staff and very interesting & some interactive displays. A cool stop for everyone & MUST STOP for History Buffs.

You can't come to Morristown and not at least visit the famous statue of George Washington across…read morefrom the Park. George loved loved loved Morristown and was the place he would "hang out" when taking a break from the war. I did not have time on my trip to visit the Museum but I'm sure it's great. I did have time to spend some quality time with George along with my Nephew who lives close by and posted some pics here. I wonder if he ever gets off that horse?

UPDATE: The Morris…read moreMuseum keeps growing, growing and growing!!!!!!! Here's just a sampling of what I've recently seen! - Henri Matisse Sketches from his later years. - A Backdoor Jazz series with some major guests Samara Joy, John Lee.... - An incredible Immersive Age Experience. - Beautifully crafted instrumental/music boxes from their "Guinness Collection". Many manufactured right in Jersey City, NJ in the 1800's. - Amazing Outdoor Sculptures. - Indoor Mixed Media Sculptures and paintings. - Trains for all ages!

If you're into museums and art exhibits, Morris Museum has some cool events. It is not free (unless…read moreyou have membership), so remember to check for admission pricing before you go. The parking lot isn't the biggest, but I do appreciate the on-site free parking. I check their calendar of events at least bi-monthly for upcoming exhibitions and/or music events, especially during summer. It's a quiet space and I enjoy roaming the exhibits at a leisurely stroll to really take it all in.

Nice little museum in Morristown, very much worth checking out on a Sunday afternoon. We got there…read morea little before opening time and we were invited in even though they hadn't quite opened. We're interested in the local history but are far from really being knowledgeable in the topic, but the tour hosts made the stories descriptive and accessible nonetheless. They sat us down in the first room and told us about the history of the house and we felt a connection even if we weren't experts. The rest of the house has artifacts of the era even if they might not be directly from the original house, also super interesting to see. They also tied the house in with the nearby Washington's Headquarters (which is also highly recommended to visit).

This eight-room house dates to about 1760 and was the home of the first physician in Morristown,…read moreJabez Campfield. The structure was moved about 1895 away from Morris Avenue, and purchased about 1922 by the Daughters of the American Revolution. This small museum is furnished in the spirit of the era when Alexander Hamilton courted the lovely young Elizabeth Schuyler while he was serving as George Washington's aide de camp in the winter of 1780. You'll see many old paintings, rugs and period pieces of furniture, including a tiger-maple cabinet purchased from the Ford estate at its auction in 1874. The museum is open Sundays 2-4, suggested donation $5. The volunteer docents offer extensive history during a (short) tour. Worth a visit but leave the kids home. Also see: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/13/nyregion/actresses-in-hamilton-take-a-trip-to-a-family-home-for-a-history-lesson.html

Cute little historical museum in the heart of Morristown. Plenty of street parking in this…read moreresidential neighborhood. It's $10 admission, and you learn about the Maccullochs but most of the content is on Thomas Nast, the famous 19th century political cartoonists. There is a good collection of his drawings but even more impressive were a few of his giant political paintings. Only a few of his paintings survived the play they were made for - 2 are here, one is at the library, and 5 are in DC not currently on display. So it's definitely a unique find. The founder of the museum mixed in a lot of his collection that doesn't relate to Nast of the Maccullochs, but there are beautiful sculptures, paintings, and furniture on display from the 17th to 19th century. It's self-guided, but there was a guide around who gave us more information and answered questions we had. It was a great albeit small art collection. There is a big garden outside that is free to stroll around in. It's a nice place to visit to spend the afternoon.

The experience was too teir! Staff was amazing and so so nice! The exhibits are very informative…read moreand explore many different time periods ranging from the 1700s-1800s!

A Small & Free Community Museum Hidden in a Community Park…read more Morris Plains Museum is designed to teach how Morris Plains became the "Community of Caring" emblazoned on wall murals and local signage. They are only open on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 10AM-2PM so you only have a few hours a week to discover more about the history Morris Plains. This is currently a free museum. So there are no worries if you want to stop in for a quick visit of this location and learn a little bit about Morris Plains. There is a donation bowl discretely set up on the entrance display if you would like to support the Morris Plains Museum financially. To find this little Easter Egg of a museum you can follow the signage on the front of the Morris Plains Community Center and in the middle of the parking lot next to Brown Field. Just head down to the lower lot and you will be right where you want to be. This place is surprisingly kid friendly. It has an Interactive Play Area for Children full of toys and games from when Morris Plains was originally being founded. We found it to be great fun for kids and kids at heart. It seems everything of value is safely behind a protective case so you do not have to hover over your little one(s) like a hawk while checking the museum. There is also a private restroom large enough to bring in a stroller and take care of your little one(s) needs. Learn about notable Morris Plains natives and establishments like Homer Davenport, Jonathan Roberts, Julia Beers, Monahan's Band, Morris Plains Fire Department, Greystone Park, and Local Churches. I particularly liked the exhibits on Davenport, the Morris Plains Fire Department, and St. Paul's Episcopal Church. We were fortunate enough to run into Larry who was once the Fire Chief of the Morris Plains Fire Department who was happy to tell us about the exhibits and share all of his insider knowledge about the Morris Plains Fire Department display. We happened to arrive on a day when the volunteers of the museum were meeting. They were more than happy to take time out of their meeting to ensure we felt welcome and tell us all about the pieces that they had on display at the museum. If you have a chance I highly recommend that you try to check out this museum during a volunteer meeting so that you can also experience all the wonderful things that the volunteers of the museum have to offer. Once you are done checking out the museum you can enjoy some time outside at the Community Park where there are baseball fields, tennis & basketball courts, a playground, a pond, and a community pool. It is these extra amenities that make this place a great place to check out on a Saturday afternoon.

Did you know that George Washington spent more time in New Jersey during the American Revolutionary…read moreWar than anywhere else? Morris County is often called the Crossroads of the Revolution, with more Revolutionary War battles and encampments. Morristown was the market center at the time for area farmers and iron miners. It was surrounded by dense forests that supported one of the era's key resources--lumber. Washington's Headquarters Museum, located in Morristown National Historical Park, is an excellent museum for those interested in American history, where my partner, his family, and I came for a visit today to end this historic weekend celebrating 250 years of America. This multi-floored museum is free to enter, self-guided, and has detailed exhibits on Washington and his troops' experiences while staying in the area. General Washington and his wife, Martha, set up headquarters at the nearby three-story Ford Mansion, a Georgian-style mansion built in 1774 in Morristown. It was owned by Col. Jacob Ford, Jr., and his wife, Theodosia, where free tickets were distributed for the tour at the museum. Our guide Jason was wonderful, knowledgeable, and welcoming to questions. We are officially in the thick of the nation's 250th birthday (the Semiquincentennial) and a great place to visit.

4/3/26: The Ford Mansion tour begins at Washington's Headquarters Museum…read more My recommendation is to view the museum first, before going on the tour of the mansion. The museum has an excellent video of Washington's stay during the winter of 1779 to 1780 with 96 inches of snow. In addition, you'll see soldier's uniforms, muskets, other weapons, furniture and a lot of very interesting facts of that time. Interesting fact: During the first encampment in 1777, Washington knew he couldn't beat the British without conquering smallpox first. He ordered his soldiers be inoculated against smallpox. This actually saved thousands of lives. The museum does have interesting interactive displays of how one would solve dilemmas during war time. So much to see at Washington's Headquarters Museum. Restrooms are located on the lower level. The museum does have an elevator. A wonderful gift shop is located on the first level of the museum.

Remember The Freemasons from The Da Vinci Code?…read more This Masonic Center is one of 6 that make up the 11th District of the most Ancient and Honorable Society of Free and Accepted Masons of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey.During the winters of 1779-80 and 1780-81, George Washington was in Morristown with the encampment of the Continental Army. Among the soldiers from the Connecticut Line and a few from the Pennsylvania Brigade were men who belonged to the Society of Cincinnati. These men were members of a Military Lodge named American Union Lodge. Nowadays, this place hosts small group activity such as kids dancing class and family events. there are lost the exhibition in the hallways that worth visit.

This place really does have an extensive array of rich educational information of the Partition and…read moreits participants, victims, refugees, etc. In my opinion, they have accumulated primary resources to aid in their collection and that is what is most unique about their mission.

One of a kind ! The initiative of documenting the ordeals…read moreof migrating population is a much needed one in the South Asian community. Thank you.