The Junior Museum

In 1916, The Newark Museum sparked the idea of establishing a Junior Museum inspire and encourage collecting among children.

At its height, The Junior Museum occupied a part of the Museum’s first floor in the North Wing with an exhibition space, a miniature zoo – and held programs such as a docent training, school field trips, a lending collection, and production of a magazine called Drums. It also hosted a variety of clubs for children aged 4-18 interested in art, nature, science, stamps and ceramics.

Active from 1917 to 2010, the Junior Museum program helped over 60,000 children discover their passions, launched careers, and created a supportive lifelong community.

NMOA is thrilled to relaunch this beloved program. Stay tuned for a dynamic schedule of fun and enriching events!

Fall Junior Museum Courses | Saturday, October 24th to Saturday, November 21st

• 🎭 The Art of Illusions  (Ages 11-13)
• 🌌 Astronomy (Ages 9-10)
• 🦸 Animal Superpowers (Ages 7-8)
• 🎶 Sound & Sculpture (Ages 5-6)
• 🍃 Nature Through Collage (Ages 3-4)

• Runs: 5 weeks, meets every Saturday from 10 am to 12 pm
• Pricing: $50
• Includes: All materials