Monmouth Museum

The purpose of the Monmouth Museum is to present and support activities that enhance the understanding and appreciation of artistic, cultural, historical and scientific endeavors. The Museum operates a facility devoted to accessible exhibitions and educational programs that express original and provocative ideas. The Museum emphasizes the value and worth of the arts, humanities, history and sciences with expanding programs and projects separately or in partnership with organizations whose aims and purposes are consonant with and similar to the Museum?s.

Changing exhibitions featured in the Museum?s Main Gallery and the newly created Nilson Gallery present a wide variety of art in all media. Historical and scientific subject areas are also explored on a regular basis. Organizations such as the Monmouth County Arts Council, the New Jersey Watercolor Society, the Sculptors Association of New Jersey, and local arts organizations present group shows at the Museum. Guest curators are invited to assemble works in their special fields from artists, private collectors, and museums and corporations throughout the Northeast. Each of the programs at the Museum is designed with the goal of increasing curiosity and learning. Since many of our visitors are children who come with their families and schools, the Museum has created two children's exhibitions - the WonderWing for children age 6 and under, and The Becker Children's Wing for children ages 7 - 12.These exhibitions are designed to make learning fun by employing hands-on, participatory activities which engage and focus young visitors. The WonderWing provides interactive learning in an Under-The-Sea adventure. The Becker Children's Wing offers programming geared to school curriculum. Some exhibitions present fascinating looks at local history, flora and fauna. Others, like BLAST OFF! A Space Journey features an air-inflated planetarium.