New Jersey Historical Society, Newark

Name: New Jersey Historical Society
Address: 52 Park Pl, Newark, 07102-4302, United States
Telephone: +1 973-596-8500

#15 among attractions in Newark

Museum, History museum

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The New Jersey Historical Society is a historical society and museum located in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States. The Historical Society is housed in the former headquarters of the Essex Club. It has two floors of exhibition space, a gift shop, and a hall for lectures. The NJHS offers occasional Newark walking tours. The Society formerly published the academic journal, New Jersey History. ()

Built: 1926 (98 years ago)Coordinates: 40°44'20"N, 74°10'7"W

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52 Park PlNewark Central Business DistrictNewark 07102-4302 United States

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+1 973-596-8500

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New Jersey Historical Society – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.4 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Prudential Center, Newark
10 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...
~590 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark
3 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.
~1800 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
The Newark Museum of Art, Newark
9 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 ftN
Museum, Art museum
Aljira, Newark
5 min walk • 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.
~770 ftE
Church
St. John's Church, Newark
4 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.
~1580 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Pro-Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Newark, Newark
8 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.
0.8 miSW
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
Newark Symphony Hall, Newark
22 min walk • Newark Symphony Hall is a performing arts center located at 1020 Broad Street in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey. Built in 1925, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
~1700 ftSE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Lenape Trail, Newark
9 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.
~600 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Georgian architecture
Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral, Newark
3 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.
~870 ftE
Monuments and statues
First Landing Party of the Founders of Newark, Newark
5 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.
~1930 ftSW
Church, Georgian architecture
Old First Presbyterian Church, Newark
10 min walk • The Old First Presbyterian Church, also known as First Presbyterian Church and Cemetery, is a church in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States. The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. The grounds, located in the Four Corners Historic District, includes an old burial ground.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is New Jersey Historical Society open?

New Jersey Historical Society is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to New Jersey Historical Society?

Nearby attractions include Military Park Building, Newark (1 min walk), Eleven 80, Newark (3 min walk), New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark (3 min walk), Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral, Newark (3 min walk).

How to get to New Jersey Historical Society by public transport?

The nearest stations to New Jersey Historical Society:

Light rail

Military Park • Lines: Nlr (5 min walk)
NJPAC/Center Street • Lines: Nlr (5 min walk)

Bus

Broad St & Market St • Lines: 62 (8 min walk)
Newark Penn Bus Terminal (10 min walk)

Train

Newark Penn Station (10 min walk)
Newark Broad Street (17 min walk)

Metro

Newark Penn Station • Lines: Nwk–Wtc (10 min walk)
Harrison • Lines: Nwk–Wtc (17 min walk)