A Small & Free Community Museum Hidden in a Community Park…read more Morris Plains Museum is designed to teach how Morris Plains became the "Community of Caring" emblazoned on wall murals and local signage. They are only open on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 10AM-2PM so you only have a few hours a week to discover more about the history Morris Plains. This is currently a free museum. So there are no worries if you want to stop in for a quick visit of this location and learn a little bit about Morris Plains. There is a donation bowl discretely set up on the entrance display if you would like to support the Morris Plains Museum financially. To find this little Easter Egg of a museum you can follow the signage on the front of the Morris Plains Community Center and in the middle of the parking lot next to Brown Field. Just head down to the lower lot and you will be right where you want to be. This place is surprisingly kid friendly. It has an Interactive Play Area for Children full of toys and games from when Morris Plains was originally being founded. We found it to be great fun for kids and kids at heart. It seems everything of value is safely behind a protective case so you do not have to hover over your little one(s) like a hawk while checking the museum. There is also a private restroom large enough to bring in a stroller and take care of your little one(s) needs. Learn about notable Morris Plains natives and establishments like Homer Davenport, Jonathan Roberts, Julia Beers, Monahan's Band, Morris Plains Fire Department, Greystone Park, and Local Churches. I particularly liked the exhibits on Davenport, the Morris Plains Fire Department, and St. Paul's Episcopal Church. We were fortunate enough to run into Larry who was once the Fire Chief of the Morris Plains Fire Department who was happy to tell us about the exhibits and share all of his insider knowledge about the Morris Plains Fire Department display. We happened to arrive on a day when the volunteers of the museum were meeting. They were more than happy to take time out of their meeting to ensure we felt welcome and tell us all about the pieces that they had on display at the museum. If you have a chance I highly recommend that you try to check out this museum during a volunteer meeting so that you can also experience all the wonderful things that the volunteers of the museum have to offer. Once you are done checking out the museum you can enjoy some time outside at the Community Park where there are baseball fields, tennis & basketball courts, a playground, a pond, and a community pool. It is these extra amenities that make this place a great place to check out on a Saturday afternoon.

Great place if you like rocks. It's cool to learn about the history behind Franklin mines. Also…read moregreat staff

Now this mine had very good collection on view at museum area. Very helpful staff. Nice locationread more

714/24 (Visit): Sterling Hill Mining Museum had been a working zinc mine up until '86…read more On the outside of the museum, there's several impressive statues of miners and of the brothers Richard and Robert Hauck who opened the museum. The tour is approx. 2 hours. Gerrard was our guide. He was extremely knowledgeable about the entire science behind the minerals. In the mine, you'll see a shaft and how it operates. -Just keep in mind, the mine gets slightly misty and the floor is wet. One large area was filled with different minerals. Gerrard spoke about how the minerals reflect different colors under fluorescent light. Zobel Exhibit Hall displayed beautiful colored minerals from all over the world and incredible fossils from NJ. The museum is probably best for children at least age 5 and up. I noticed some people with strollers having some minor difficulties maneuvering in the mine. Many thanks to the brothers Richard and Robert Hauck. They purchased the property at auction. The brothers opened the museum in 1990. In 1991, it was designated a National Historic Site and continues to house the most extensive collection of fluorescent minerals globally. Prices for Tours: -Adults: 13 years and older $15.00 -Seniors: 65 years and older $14.00 -Children: 4 to 12 years $13.00

Stopped in hearing it looked pretty cool they have a great display of rocks for sale and plus…read morethere's plenty of history on the actual site and outside in the surrounding area. I was going to go on the 2-hour guided tour into the mine itself. But the first tour started at 1:00 And by the time I went to get tickets there was already a large group of senior citizens and parents with small children,toddlers and babies. I don't know why you would take such small children on a 2-hour tour but to each their own. So I might come back on a weekday to do the tour hopefully less people will be there and it will be a more adult crowd. But it is worth stopping in if you're in the area

Nice little museum in Morristown, very much worth checking out on a Sunday afternoon. We got there…read morea little before opening time and we were invited in even though they hadn't quite opened. We're interested in the local history but are far from really being knowledgeable in the topic, but the tour hosts made the stories descriptive and accessible nonetheless. They sat us down in the first room and told us about the history of the house and we felt a connection even if we weren't experts. The rest of the house has artifacts of the era even if they might not be directly from the original house, also super interesting to see. They also tied the house in with the nearby Washington's Headquarters (which is also highly recommended to visit).

My friend and I visited the Schuyler-Hamilton House today shortly before closing. Despite the late…read morehour, Pat was nice enough to not only show us the house, but tell us about its owners, Dr. Jabez Campfield and Dr. John Cocrane, as well as its place in the history of Revolutionary America. She discussed Washington's battles and strategy, explaining how Morristown played a strategic role both in its location and natural resources. In addition to the wealth of information she offered, Pat was also funny and enlivened her discussion through her humor. My friend and I stopped by because we saw this listed on a map at the Morristown National Historical Park, and it made for a fun detour. A great place to visit on an afternoon!

Did you know that George Washington spent more time in New Jersey during the American Revolutionary…read moreWar than anywhere else? Morris County is often called the Crossroads of the Revolution, with more Revolutionary War battles and encampments. Morristown was the market center at the time for area farmers and iron miners. It was surrounded by dense forests that supported one of the era's key resources--lumber. Washington's Headquarters Museum, located in Morristown National Historical Park, is an excellent museum for those interested in American history, where my partner, his family, and I came for a visit today to end this historic weekend celebrating 250 years of America. This multi-floored museum is free to enter, self-guided, and has detailed exhibits on Washington and his troops' experiences while staying in the area. General Washington and his wife, Martha, set up headquarters at the nearby three-story Ford Mansion, a Georgian-style mansion built in 1774 in Morristown. It was owned by Col. Jacob Ford, Jr., and his wife, Theodosia, where free tickets were distributed for the tour at the museum. Our guide Jason was wonderful, knowledgeable, and welcoming to questions. We are officially in the thick of the nation's 250th birthday (the Semiquincentennial) and a great place to visit.

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.

Grew up in Butler, but don't think I've ever been to the Museum... It was built in 1901... If so,…read moreit looks pretty good for being 115 years old. Lot's of people are starting to show up to donate for the 3 Toys for Tots Train.

On 7/11/25, we had taken a Lake Hopatcong historic house boat cruise…read more Afterwards, we wanted to find out additional information about the history in the area. This specific facility was mentioned during the cruise. So we drove over to this historical society. Asked park security booth if museum was open. The red headed female said yes, charged us $6 to park. We walked over to the museum. The woman inside the Museum said the place was closed. We told her the security person told us the museum was open and then proceeded to charge us six dollars to enter. As we are walking back to our car, we saw the same redheaded female walk over to another building. We told her the museum was closed. She said, "I didn't know". The historical society should give operating hours to the person at the security booth. Very poor customer service and Rip Off!!!

Established in 1955, the Lake hopatcong Historical Musuem is located on the premise of Lake…read moreHopatcong State Park. The building dates back to the 1800's and was once the home of the Morris Canal lock keeper. Each room in this two story building has a theme relating to Lake Hopatcong's rich history. Lenni Lenape artifacts dating as far back as 4,000 BC are on display including: arrowheads, stone tools and pottery. Lake Hopatcong was a vital part of the Morris Canal system (1825-1910) and a full room is devoted to it. During this time period ice was harvested from the lake and represented a major industry. From (1880's-1930), the lake became a summer resort for the rich and powerful of New York City. They built castles, summer homes and hotels on the shores of the lake and many celebrates came to visit. Babe Ruth, Betty Cooper (Miss America 1937), Teddy Roosevelt, Hudson Maxim and Thomas Edison were just some names that visited the lake. Entertainers like Abbott & Costello, Lotta Crabtree and Joe Cook (major vaudeville & NYC theater star of the 1920's) came to perform in the many hotels and entertainment centers that existed on the lake. Another important attraction on the lake was the Bertrand's Island Amusement Park (1920's-1983). It was the most recognized amusement park for it's time and featured a famous roller coaster. There is a lot to see in this historical museum and admission is free.

I have passed the sign for this place hundreds of times but never took the time to stop in. I don't…read morepost golf but respect the skill and dedication of its players. I was invited here by my car club for a tour and mini car show. I realized that I have missed an amazing place all these years. They have room dedicated to some of the greatest players plus interesting artifacts like President Eisenhower's golf cart. If you want, they also have a putting green that matches one at a famous course. They will lend you a putter and some golf balls too. Love the game? Play the game? You'll love this museum. Highly recommended for fans and non-fans alike.

Greatest sports museum. Loved the Hall of Champions and moon club as well as the various galleries.read more