Building the Future, Preserving the Past - Museum Village at Old Smith’s Clove

A trip to Museum Village is a step back in time. Students have a wonderful opportunity to see how people lived and worked in the 19th century. It is an eye opening experience.”
– Gina Boisits, Memorial School, Paramus, NJ

Museum Village is a unique and inviting open-air historical museum which offers visitors the opportunity to explore vignettes of 19th century American life. Using a large collection of eclectic artifacts, the museum provides hands-on educational experiences and exhibits that illustrate the transition from a rural to an industrial culture and economy in America.

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We Love Kids Groups!

School groups, homeschool families, summer camp groups and even birthday parties! We love to give your kids a hands-on view of history
for a fun day of learning and exploring.

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Tour Living History Museum

While visiting the exhibit buildings now at Museum Village, you can shop in a 130-year-old general store, see a real Mastodon skeleton, make a candle, step inside a 200-year-old log cabin, sit in a one-room schoolhouse, and watch a broom being made. All that and be home in time for dinner!

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Register for a Workshop or Event

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How Can You Help?

The more help we get, the better we can make your Museum Village experience. Become a member now and show your support!

MUSEUM VILLAGE GIFT BRICKS

With a Museum Village Membership of $75 or more you can receive a beautiful engraved Gift Brick that will become part of our grounds!
Now you can easily order your Gift Brick by clicking here to see what your brick will actually look like!