Aljira, Newark

Name: Aljira
Address: 591 Broad St, Newark, 07102, United States
Telephone: 97256221600

#14 among attractions in Newark

Museum, Art museum

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Facts and practical information

Aljira, a Center for Contemporary Art was an artist-centered space in Newark, New Jersey, United States founded in 1983, designated a Major Arts Organization by New Jersey's State Council on the Arts. ()

Established: 1991 (33 years ago)Coordinates: 40°44'28"N, 74°10'10"W

Address

591 Broad StNewark Central Business DistrictNewark 07102 United States

Contact

97256221600

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Day trips

Aljira – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Prudential Center, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, The Newark Museum of Art, New Jersey Historical Society.

0.5 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Prudential Center, Newark
14 min walk • The Prudential Center, affectionately known as "The Rock" by locals, is a beacon of entertainment nestled in the heart of Newark, New Jersey. This state-of-the-art arena, which opened its doors in 2007, is famed for hosting a diverse array of events, from the...
~650 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark
4 min walk • The New Jersey Performing Arts Center, in downtown Newark, New Jersey, United States, is one of the largest performing arts centers in the United States.
~980 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
The Newark Museum of Art, Newark
5 min walk • The Newark Museum of Art, in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States, is the state's largest museum. It holds major collections of American art, decorative arts, contemporary art, and arts of Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the ancient world.
~850 ftS
Museum, History museum
New Jersey Historical Society, Newark
5 min walk • The New Jersey Historical Society is a historical society and museum located in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States.
~1860 ftNE
Bridge
Bridge Street Bridge, Newark
9 min walk • Bridge Street Bridge is a swing bridge over the Passaic River connecting Newark and Harrison, New Jersey. It is the 10th bridge from the river's mouth at Newark Bay and is 5.7 miles upstream from it.
~1480 ftSE
Church
St. John's Church, Newark
8 min walk • St. John's Church is a historic Roman Catholic parish church located within the Archdiocese of Newark at 22-26 Mulberry Street in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States. St. John's Church is the state's third-oldest Catholic church.
~850 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Pro-Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Newark, Newark
5 min walk • St. Patrick's Pro-Cathedral is a former cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States, located in Newark, New Jersey within the Archdiocese of Newark.
~1350 ftN
Bookshop, Library
Newark Public Library, Newark
7 min walk • The Newark Public Library is a public library system in Newark, New Jersey. The library offers numerous programs and events to its diverse population. With eight different locations, the Newark Public Library serves as a Statewide Reference Center.
0.5 miSE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Lenape Trail, Newark
13 min walk • The Lenape Trail is a trail through Essex County, connecting many county parks and reservations, wooded spaces, and historical sites. It begins in Newark, New Jersey and ends in Millburn, New Jersey. It was established in 1982.
~260 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Georgian architecture
Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral, Newark
2 min walk • Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral is a historic church located at Broad and Rector Streets in Military Park in the city of Newark in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. It is the seat of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark.
~1230 ftSE
Monuments and statues
First Landing Party of the Founders of Newark, Newark
6 min walk • First Landing Party of the Founders of Newark is a marble monument with bas-relief and inscription by sculptor Gutzon Borglum near the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey. It was dedicated in 1916.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Aljira?

Nearby attractions include Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral, Newark (2 min walk), First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church, Newark (2 min walk), Griffith Building, Newark (2 min walk), New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark (4 min walk).

How to get to Aljira by public transport?

The nearest stations to Aljira:

Light rail

Washington Park • Lines: Nlr (5 min walk)
Atlantic Street • Lines: Nlr (6 min walk)

Bus

Broad St & Market St • Lines: 62 (11 min walk)
Newark Penn Bus Terminal (14 min walk)

Train

Newark Broad Street (13 min walk)
Newark Penn Station (14 min walk)

Metro

Newark Penn Station • Lines: Nwk–Wtc (14 min walk)
Harrison • Lines: Nwk–Wtc (19 min walk)