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Casey S.

Had a very fun time with my father at the Whippany Railway Museum. we did a Father's Day ride which was nice 30 to 40 minute ride through Morris County. The volunteers were very educated, but I feel like the price point was a little too much for what they offered. Definitely shares a lot of heritage and history about the New Jersey railways, specifically this line as well. Interesting thing to go to if your parent or family member enjoys trains/locomotives or interested in history.

Tina W.

Review for Polar Express Train Ride!!! This was such a great experience for the kids and adults! We have been to this twice! And we enjoy it both times. My kids are 9 and 8 and they still very much enjoyed it! We also are not that local, our ride to Whippany was about 1.5hr. It was worth it! Tickets can be pricey but make sure to book in advance, usually dates further from Christmas are more inexpensive. Also, make sure to watch the movie before coming. It helps the kids understand and appreciate the story line. The performance was great, there's singing and dancing and it was all in all a great time! Def would recommend! A great activity during Christmas time!

Eric Z.

I can't speak for the Railway Museum, but the Polar Express ride is amazing and a great treat for families during the Holiday season. I don't live in the area, but was visiting family for Christmas and we loved the Polar Express ride at Whippany Station. My daughter (age 7) likes the book and movie, and what she experienced on the train was nothing short of a Braodway Show! The music, the singing, the story and atmosphere on the train is great and my daughter, and my grandmother who turned 90 years old the day after Christmas, loved it! This show is for the young, the old and everyone in between! Even during Covid and with mask restrictions, you barely even noticed. The riders, staff and cast all wore masks and it didn't take away from the experience one bit! All of the staff/actors were great! Both children and adults alike will enjoy this show. I can not recommend this Christmas time show enough!

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Anton K.

"Runaway Train never coming back, wrong way on a one way track. ... or maybe your fascinations with trains is the "The Orient Express", either way or some other way the fascination with trains is wide ranging. The Whippany Railway Museum is a nice way to indulge your fascination with trains no matter what they maybe. In normal times the museum is open on Sundays from 12 pm-4pm but in the time of Covid-19 everything has changed. I stopped by on a Saturday and it was closed. Fortunately the museum is only 5 miles from where I live and it is always free to just roam around and look at the the trains and the various train related structures. As I was walking about googling, I discovered a number of interesting facts about the New Jersey Train System, especially the Northern New Jersey lines. There are a number of trains to look at including: the Virginia Blue Ridge No. 385, The Blue Comet (1030's) which ran from Jersey City to Atlantic City and the Silver Streak. There are over 15 trains in total to hop aboard. In addition to the trains you can see a (1911) Watch Box, (1905) Scale House and a (1904) Freight House crossing gates, signal and air raid sirens. The museum when open costs $2 for adults and $1 dollar for children. The museum has numerous artifacts and an operating train model layout. All the ticket money collected at the museum and special events goes back to restoring and upgrading the Whippany Railway experience.

your view during the train ride is graffiti abandoned cars. One of them had curse words on it. REPAIR THEM!!!!!
Carla P.

This review is ONLY FOR THE PUMPKIN TRAIN RIDE. What a waste it was. The kids were so excited to ride the train. The train goes down the track for about 20 minutes. You do not see anything decorated for halloween at all. I paid $19 to sit in the train for nothing. All you see is trees and the kids do not get out anywhere to 'pick" a pumpkin. WHAT YOU DO SEE ALONG THE RIDE IS abandoned train cars with tons of graffiti on them. One of the trains actually says F*uck President Trump" Give me a break. KNowing that kids and families take this ride you should of painted over these train cars. It is a disgrace that you would subject anyones family to see these things. So the train goes and comes back. No one exits the train. Once the 20 min ride is over you get off the train and you can pick from maybe 60 pumpkins that are on carts. I would have been better off going to shoprite to get a pumpkin. The prices are $9.99 to $2.99. This is just a waste... $19 to sit on a train which doesn't include a pumpkin. Give me a break............. They had an ice cream truck there and a sausage and peppers truck. Does that make any sense??????? Why not sell cider and cider donuts... Save your money ... DO NOT WASTE YOUR money or time!

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We brought my niece for the polar express ride. She had a blast, and the performances are really fun.

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Amazing ride Polar Express like the movie performances. I definitely recommend it. The hot chocola and the cookies? amazing.

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Morris Museum

3.9(57 reviews)
2.7 mi

(Update) Recently, I visited the Morris museum to view the new Jo- El Lopez (Digital Divine)…read moreexhibit and the new immersive exhibit of "Perennial Land". Jo-El Lopez's art focuses on the layered commentary on family, spirituality, and community. The artist features the color purple in each of pictures. The Immersive exhibit is low keyed, compared to many other immersive exhibits in the NY area. Despite being low-keyed, it's highly impressive! The exhibit combines beautifully flowing landscapes and human's impact on nature. Run time is about approx.15 mins. This viewing room has several benches for excellent 360° viewing. The Digital Divine exhibit runs from 10/3/25 - 2/8/26 The Immersive exhibit runs from 11/7/25 - 4/5/26. The museum has a large parking area. Check out the Morris Museum soon. Think you'll enjoy it!

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.

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Ford's Mansion - The main bedroom inside the mansion.

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4.4(13 reviews)
3.3 mi

4/3/26 Visit: Ford's Mansion is just one of many New…read moreJersey's historical sites. The tour is Free! Erik was our tour guide. We started out at the Washington Headquarters Museum. (In the museum, there's a video on Washington's stay in the winter of 1779-80. It'll give you an excellent overview, either before or after your tour). We then walked up a hill to Ford's Mansion. *It's a bit of a hike up the hill. In the mansion, George Washington had established his headquarters during the winter of 1779- 1780. During this winter, there was approximately 96 inches of snow. (I'll never complain about snow again). LOL... The Continental Army camped out about miles away at Jockey Hollow. The home is well preserved and maintained. After the tour of the home, we walked back to the museum. The museum was really wonderful to explore. The museum has a wonderful gift shop. Parking availability is in a small lot and on the street. Whether you're a history buff or not, think you'll enjoy the visit to Ford's Mansion.

PROS: Absolutely amazing! This building is all original and displayed properly. The land is…read morelandscaped well and the tour guide Fred was somewhat friendly. Free parking as well CONS: Almost all of the furniture inside are replicas and you can only come into this building on a tour and not on your own OVERALL: Any history enthusiast will enjoy this house tour! It's free admission, free parking, and there's a lot to see

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The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms - Dining room with the tour group

The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms

4.4(17 reviews)
4.2 mi

As a fan of the clean aesthetic known as the 'American Craftsman' or 'Mission' style that was…read moreestablished over 100 years ago but still feels modern today, I had long wanted to visit the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms in Parsippany-Troy Hills but drove past the signs on NJ Route 10 for the museum hundreds of times without stopping to see what it was all about. Gustav Stickley, a key voice in the 'American Craftsman' movement, held very progressive retailing views for his era - launching a magazine as well as a chain of retail stores (including a 12-story flagship showroom and restaurant in New York City) that showcased his 'Arts and Crafts' design ethos of home furnishings with simple, unadorned, and comparatively plain designs. Think of Gustav as the IKEA of the early 20th century. The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms began as another of his innovative ideas that never came to fruition - a trade school for boys to teach them farming and vocational skills that was located on a 640-acre plot of land in Morris County, New Jersey. When the school failed to materialize, the Stickley family lived here in his Log House, designed and constructed by Stickley to reflect the epitome of the Arts and Crafts aesthetic, for several years. Facing financial challenges from his failing retail empire, Stickley sold the property in 1915 and it remained in private hands until 1989 when Parsippany-Troy Hills Township acquired it to preserve this historic landmark as a museum rather than letting it fall to the wrecking ball in favor of another townhome community. The Log House is only accessible to the public via 60-90-minute long docent-led guided tours on Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00pm and 2:30pm. Tickets are $15 for adults; $10 for seniors; $7 for students with valid ID; and $5 for children up to age 12. Our docent Joan was very knowledgeable about the Stickley family, the original and reproduction artifacts in the home, and the other tiny details that make all of Stickley's creations unique. If you appreciate the Craftsman movement or just want to see where a design legend lived, this is a must-visit historic site. PRO TIP #1: Leave young children at home. With lots of fragile and irreplaceable artifacts within a toddler's reach throughout the museum, this isn't a child-friendly environment. PRO TIP #2: Renew your library card and check whether your local library offers complimentary museum passes for the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms or other local museums.

Emerging in the U.S. primarily between 1900 and 1929, American Craftsman style was a backlash…read moreagainst the Industrial Revolution and Victorian architecture. Craftsman construction spread across the country in part thanks to American furniture designer Gustav Stickley. The most identifiable feature of the home is a low-pitched roof with overhanging eaves and exposed rafters. Another characteristic trademark is a large front porch with sturdy tapered columns. Located off the beaten path of Route 10 inside a 30-acre country estate in Morris Plains, my partner and I had the chance to tour as first-timers this 1911 house of Gustav Stickley, internationally known for his multiple roles as a philosopher, publisher, social critic and associated today with his straightforward furniture, sometimes called "mission" or "Craftsman" furniture. A reservation was made on their website. Upon entering the Museum/Gift Shop, we were greeted by the staff. The tour of 12 people began with a short 5-minute intro video about the family in their renovated kitchen and through the house from the main floor and the second-floor bedrooms. The centerpiece is Stickley's massive Log House, restored to its 1910-1917 appearance, which exemplifies his philosophy of building in harmony with the environment by using natural materials. The tour ran only 1 hour but was packed with so much information and sights of historical background regarding Gustav Stickley and really brought what we were viewing to life. The docent tour leader husband/wife duo Bob and Jan were excellent. The price didn't dent one's pocket, which we could recommend for woodworkers, craftsmen, antique enthusiasts, and children over 10.

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The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms - The girls' bedroom

The girls' bedroom

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Washington’s Headquarters Museum

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4.7(3 reviews)
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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.

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Washington’s Headquarters Museum - OMG! 8 feet of Snow!!!

OMG! 8 feet of Snow!!!

Washington’s Headquarters Museum
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4.8(121 reviews)
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Visited for the first time with my brother. We're both well into our 40s and had an absolute blast…read moregaming on some nostalgic classics. First off, the pricing model is genius. No fumbling around with coins or bills. You get a wristband when you enter and just play. At the end, you pay based on the total amount of time you spent inside. Simple and convenient. They've got a huge collection of pinball machines along with all kinds of classic arcade games. I even got to sit down at the Nintendo setup and test my memory on Super Mario Bros. It's definitely an epic setup for anyone looking to spend an afternoon or evening diving into retro gaming. Also, the name "Vault" is perfect. The place is inside an old bank, and the safe deposit boxes are still in the vault beneath the TRON neon sign. Very cool atmosphere that adds to the whole experience. Highly recommended for gamers of all ages!

This place is so cool and I will definitely be returning with friends. They have every retro game…read moreyou can think of, from 40 different kinds of pinball, to Nintendo 64, to combat, racing, and shooting games. I loved the retro gamer vibes, but what really blew me away was that this was in a converted bank. It literally is in a vault! I love how they worked with the bank concept and you could enter the giant vault door in the back and play next to the safety deposit boxes. The vibes really elevated the experience and made this so much more than just another arcade. The price was also great, making this a great pit stop on any trip to Morristown.

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Morristown Game Vault
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