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    Brian L.

    The Governor William Livingston house, now the Liberty Hall Museum, was converted from the former residence of the first elected governor of New Jersey. If you're walking towards the three-story yellow house from the parking lot, you'll probably see either the side or back of the house first and may have to walk around to the main entrance located above some very steep stairs on a porch. (I didn't see any ramps or otherwise handicap-friendly features in or outside the house, so you may want to rethink bringing wheelchairs or great-grandparents.) The main parlor is dimly lit but well heated, and leads to three different rooms.The sun room in the back of the house (where afternoon tea sessions are held) looks out onto a garden with a small hedge maze. The other rooms are essentially exhibits of refurbished furniture and preserved family belongings that have been roped off or encased in glass for viewing. Expect to see a lot of teacups and pewter silverware, but otherwise there's not much to see or do. I'm guessing the plumbing works, but I didn't see any restrooms inside, so you may have to do your business outside. Outside food and drink are not permitted, as is photography (but there only appears to be one museum guard). The visitor center houses administrative offices, meeting rooms, and a tiny gift shop. As a part of the Kean University campus and the Kean family legacy, the museum offers free admission to Kean University students and faculty. One-time admission to the general public is $12, but an individual annual membership is only $25 (which pays for itself after 3 visits). Kean alumni pay $10 and non-Kean college students pay $8 for one-time admission, but the museum also sells public library passes, so if your local library has purchased one you could conceivably get in for free. Getting here requires making a turn from Morris Avenue onto Kean Drive and then onto Elizabethtown Drive past a pond with a fountain and what look like a cluster of corporate office buildings. Parking in the gravel lot by the visitor center is limited, and there are no lines for parking spaces, so you may wish to park in the more commuter-friendly parking lots for the office buildings next door.

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    Daniel C.

    I got the chance to visit this amazing historic landmark during Yelp's All the Fall Things 2016 event, i was truly impressed! We were given a brief tour of the mansion and although it was not the full tour, it was more than enough to learn all about the history behind this gorgeous site! The place is immaculate and very well kept! I was paying close attention to everything inside from the kitchen to the crown moldings and even the hard wood floors, which did not resemble anything that they make nowadays! Our two tour guides were extremely pleasant and full of information and were eager to answer any questions anyone had for them! I will be returning to this landmark for a full tour, thanks Sara M. And Yelp for letting us be a part of this event!

    Rosa G.

    Beautiful Museum. Very easy find to find. Fun for the whole family. Mostly caters to older kids. Wear comfortable shoes everything is spread out and it is not easy to get around, ** Do a tour - the guide will get into detail and keeps you engaged. ** Bring snacks, there is a costly restaurant. ** Wide range priced take home goodies. Join the museum so worth it for a small fee, you get invited to all the vents and "FRIENDSGIVING" free dinner, the price of the membership. Totally worth it.

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    Susanna C.

    Visited the Liberty Hall Museum in conjunction with a Yelp event. This museum is a nice hidden gem right next to Kean University. The original house was built in 1772 with 11 rooms, and various additions have created the 50+ room house that now stands. The house has a nice formal English Garden. We were only able to visit the first floor of the home during the event. The tour guides were friendly and knowledgeable. Nice place to visit and see a piece of NJ American History.

    Barbara S.

    We had our wedding ceremony here and it was beautiful. Mei helped us organize the guests and everything went according to plan. The garden was amazing and provided us with the perfect scene for our ceremony. The only complaint I have is the "bridal suite" was just as hot as it was outside.

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    Yu W.

    The location could be a little confusing, as it is in the college campus. We had a weekend Yelp event last Saturday here. The garden in the back is lovely with nice decoration. The building is very old but well maintained. It is a large property and a few staffs run this place with full acknowledge. How come there is a cron field next to it is beyond me.

    Inside the glass porch
    Karen E.

    I'm leaving this review for special events department that helped us coordinate our wedding (8/31/14) on the liberty hall grounds. Chris was our wedding coordinator and I'm so thankful for that. He was very helpful, quickly responded to emails, and overall very knowledgeable about how the ceremony would run. The day of the garden was setup beautifully with white garden chairs and a table for beverages. He was very attentive to us and our guests. As well as the staff working that day. Our wedding ceremony is a memorable one thanks to Chris, his staff, and the beauty of the garden. Thank you!

    Luncheon at Liberty Hall, followed by a tour of the Museum.

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    Nope, never again will I visit this museum. Complete waste of time. Poor communication. SMH!

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