Foods Through the Ages - Foods That Age Us, Sunday, October 25th 2 PM
Through humor and interaction guests will learn about food and its effects on health with Lorraine Maita, MD who has over 18 years of experience in Preventive Health and Wellness, Internal, Occupational and Travel Medicine and Executive Health. Space is limited. Pre-registration strongly recommended. Call 973-377-2982 x14. Regular Admission.
Tricks-N-Treats, Saturday, October 31st 1 PM - 3 PM
Once again the Museum will host a hauntingly fun Halloween themed afternoon. Come in costume and participate in a number of activities, including games and crafts. Pre-registration recommended. For more information call 973-377-2982 x12. Regular Admission.
Kids’ Club, Picture Perfect Tuesday, November 3rd 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Participants will learn the art of silhouette making and will create some of their very own to take home. Open to children 6-11 years old, Kids’ Club is a bi-monthly after-school activity program. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Call 973-377-2982 x12. Admission for Members is $18 for 1 session and $40 for 3 sessions. Admission for Non-members is $20 for 1 session and 3 for $50.
Special A.M. Kids’ Club, Picture Perfect Thursday, November 5th 10:30 AM - Noon
The Museum will host a special morning session of Kids’ Club featuring our more popular history and craft activities. Open to children 6-11 years old, Kids’ Club is a bi-monthly after-school activity program. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Call 973-377-2982 x12. Admission for Members is $18 for 1 session and $40 for 3 sessions. Admission for Non-members is $20 for 1 session and 3 for $50.
Special A.M. Kids’ Club, Picture Perfect Friday, November 6th 10:30 AM - Noon
Join author Marc Mappen as he reads excerpts from his new book, There's More to New Jersey Than the Sopranos, filled with true and fascinating tales about New Jersey. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Space is limited. Pre-registration required, call 973-377-2982 x14. Regular Admission.
Teddy Bear Picnic, Saturday, November 14th 1 PM - 3 PM
Bring your teddy bear and help us honor National Teddy Bear Day, with a Teddy Bear Picnic for both human and stuffed visitors alike. Gather around our Museum Educator and listen to teddy bear stories. Take part in a fun teddy bear craft. Enjoy yummy teddy bear treats and an evening of teddy bear fun! Appropriate for children 2-6 years old. Advanced registration recommended, call 973-377-2982 x12. $5 Admission for all participants and Regular Admission for all others.
Wine & Song, Saturday, November 14th 6 PM - 8 PM
Come out and support the Museum during this annual wine tasting fundraiser. Held at Giralda Farms in Madison, guests will be enchanted with the elegant music of Glendalough's Muse and sample a variety of savory wines. Tickets are $65. Call 973-377-2982 x14 for more information.
Kids’ Club, Giving Thanks Tuesday, November 17th 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
It’s turkey time! Club goers will create their own turkey out of a pine cone. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, participants are asked to bring in an item of food for the local food pantry. Open to children 6-11 years old, Kids’ Club is a bi-monthly after-school activity program. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Call 973-377-2982 x12. Admission for Members is $18 for 1 session and $40 for 3 sessions. Admission for Non-members is $20 for 1 session and 3 for $50.
Kids’ Club, Happy Holidays Wednesday, December 2nd 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Start off the holiday season with some Christmas or Hanukkah craft activities Open to children 6-11 years old, Kids’ Club is a bi-monthly after-school activity program. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Call 973-377-2982 x12. Admission for Members is $18 for 1 session and $40 for 3 sessions. Admission for Non-members is $20 for 1 session and 3 for $50.
Jewelry Making Workshop for Children, Sunday, December 6th 2 PM
Join professional jewelry maker and Museum Educator, Kati Brower as she leads a jewelry workshop using memory wire. Children ages 9-12 will get a hands-on experience in the art of making this unique kind of jewelry and will create some to take home. Visit Kati’s website at www.cesttouthandcrafted.com. Space is limited. Pre-registration required by November 29th. Admission is $25 for Members & $30 for Non-Members. Call 973-377-2982 x14 to register.
Celtic Harp for a Winter's Day, Sunday, December 6th 4:30 PM
You are invited to join us for a family friendly concert of seasonal music on the Celtic harp with musician Odarka Stockert. Space is limited. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. Admission is $6 for Members & $10 for Non-Members. Call 973-377-2982 x14 for reservations.
Jewelry Making Workshop for Adults, Sunday, December 13th 2 PM
Make your own jewelry with professional jewelry maker and Museum Educator Kati Brower. Kati will lead adults in a workshop that will teach participants how to make jewelry using such styles as cable or stringing. Students will go home with two beautiful pieces of their own hand-made jewelry. Visit Kati’s website at www.cesttouthandcrafted.com. Space is limited. Pre-registration required by December 6th. Admission is $35 for Members & $40 for Non-members. Call 973-377-2982 x14 to register.
Kids’ Club, Decembrrrrrrrrrrr! Thursday, December 17th 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Come in from the cold winter weather and warm up with a sled craft activity. Open to children 6-11 years old, Kids’ Club is a bi-monthly after-school activity program. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Call 973-377-2982 x12. Admission for Members is $18 for 1 session and $40 for 3 sessions. Admission for Non-members is $20 for 1 session and 3 for $50.
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New York Times, Arts & Leisure Weekend, January 7th - 10th Regular Hours
Once again, the Museum will participate in the New York Times, Arts & Leisure Weekend, a national and
international celebration of art and culture. During this weekend, New York Times readers will receive a special Museum admission discount of buy one ticket, get one free. For more information, visit www.nytimes.com/alweekend.
Colonial Cooking Contest Sunday, January 10th 2 PM
Open to visitors of all ages, research a historic recipe, cook and enter it in the Museum’s first ever Colonial Cooking Contest. Participants are asked to use a recipe from Early American times (cookbooks and recipes are available at the Museum) and make it as close as possible to the original recipe. Dishes will be judged and awards will be granted. Space is limited. Pre-registration required by Friday, January 8th. Call 973-377-2982 x14 to register or for more information. $5 registration fee (includes Museum admission) and Regular Admission for all others.
Historic Food Preservation and More Sunday, January 10th 3 PM
Discover how Colonials survived before electricity, canning or even the knowledge of the germ theory. Join Mercy Ingraham, historic food expert and open hearth and fire-cook as she demonstrates the various ways Colonials preserved food so it would last throughout the year. She will also explain how to use a number of kitchen utensils that can be found in the Museum’s main exhibit, Food for Thought. Space is limited. Pre-registration recommended. Call 973-377-2982 x14 to register or for more information. Regular Admission.
Kids’ Club, Happy New Year! Tuesday, January 12th 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Children can start their new year off by designing a decorative calendar to take home. Open to children 6-11 years old, Kids’ Club is a bi-monthly after-school activity program. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Call 973-377-2982 x12. Admission for Members is $18 for 1 session and $40 for 3 sessions. Admission for Non-members is $20 for 1 session and 3 for $50.
Dragon Tales Pajama Party, Thursday, January 14th 5 - 6 PM
Everyone is invited to a Dragon Pajama Party at the Museum. Come ready for bed, make some dragon crafts and meet dragon puppet "Hermione…" as she recites some of her favorite dragon stories. Appropriate for children 2-6 years old. Advance registration recommended; call 973-377-2982 x12. $5 Admission for all participants and Regular Admission for all others.
Pre-Groundhog Day, Monday, February 1st 4 PM - 5 PM
Pop-up to the Museum to celebrate Groundhog Day with an afternoon of ground hog themed activities. Appropriate for children 2-6 years old. Advance registration recommended. Call 973-377-2982 x12 for more information. $5 Admission for all participants and Regular Admission for all others.
Kids’ Club, Be My Valentine Thursday, February 4th 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Club goers will make their own custom old-fashioned Valentines to give to someone they love. Open to children 6-11 years old, Kids’ Club is a bi-monthly after-school activity program. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Call 973-377-2982 x12. Admission for Members is $18 for 1 session and $40 for 3 sessions. Admission for Non-members is $20 for 1 session and 3 for $50.
Kids’ Club, Hail to the Chief Wednesday, February 17th 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Celebrate President’s Day at the Museum as participants make their very own Abraham Lincoln Banks to take home. Open to children 6-11 years old, Kids’ Club is a bi-monthly after-school activity program. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Call 973-377-2982 x12. Admission for Members is $18 for 1 session and $40 for 3 sessions. Admission for Non-members is $20 for 1 session and 3 for $50.
Happy Birthday Widget!, Sunday, February 28th 1 PM - 3 PM
You are invited to celebrate our mascot, Widget the Beaver’s birthday. Join us at the Museum for an afternoon of fun beaver activities and birthday goodies. Appropriate for children 2-6 years old. Advance registration recommended; call 973-377-2982 x12 for more information. $5 Admission for all participants and Regular Admission for all others.
Kids’ Club, Here’s Looking at You! Wednesday, March 3rd 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Children will make their own set of wacky glasses. Participants are encouraged to bring in a pair of old glasses to be donated to New Eyes for the Needy. Open to children 6-11 years old, Kids’ Club is a bi-monthly after-school activity program. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Call 973-377-2982 x12. Admission for Members is $18 for 1 session and $40 for 3 sessions. Admission for Non-members is $20 for 1 session and 3 for $50.
Kids’ Club, Spring Holidays Thursday, March 18th 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Attendees will welcome in spring as they create festive placemats to use at home. Open to children 6-11 years old, Kids’ Club is a bi-monthly after-school activity program. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Call 973-377-2982 x12. Admission for Members is $18 for 1 session and $40 for 3 sessions. Admission for Non-members is $20 for 1 session and 3 for $50.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover, Wednesday, March 31st 4 - 5 PM - Thursday, April 1st Regular Hours
Bring your favorite stuffed animal or doll for a sleepover on Tuesday, March 31st. Enjoy a snack and story time with your toy and then tuck them in to spend the night at the Museum. Come back on Wednesday, April 1st between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm to pick up your stuffed animal, make a craft and find out what mischief they have gotten into during the night! Appropriate for children 2-6 years old. Advance registration recommended, call 973-377-2982 x12 for more information. $5 for ALL participants, (includes both day's activities) and Regular Admission for all others.
Kids’ Club, Fabulous Fabric Wednesday, April 7th 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Unique fabric collages will be made by those attending. Open to children 6-11 years old, Kids’ Club is a bi-monthly after-school activity program. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Call 973-377-2982 x12. Admission for Members is $18 for 1 session and $40 for 3 sessions. Admission for Non-members is $20 for 1 session and 3 for $50.
Kids’ Club, Food Art Tuesday, April 20th 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Children will learn about creating art with various food items and will make a dried bean box. Open to children 6-11 years old, Kids’ Club is a bi-monthly after-school activity program. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Call 973-377-2982 x12. Admission for Members is $18 for 1 session and $40 for 3 sessions. Admission for Non-members is $20 for 1 session and 3 for $50.
Kids’ Club, Mother’s Day Thursday, May 6th 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Club goers will make a special gift for Mom for Mother’s Day. Open to children 6-11 years old, Kids’ Club is a bi-monthly after-school activity program. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Call 973-377-2982 x12. Admission for Members is $18 for 1 session and $40 for 3 sessions. Admission for Non-members is $20 for 1 session and 3 for $50.
Kids’ Club, Treasure Discoveries Tuesday, May 18th 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Learn how to create art using found objects. Open to children 6-11 years old, Kids’ Club is a bi-monthly after-school activity program. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Call 973-377-2982 x12. Admission for Members is $18 for 1 session and $40 for 3 sessions. Admission for Non-members is $20 for 1 session and 3 for $50.
Kids’ Club, You’ve been Framed! Wednesday, June 2nd 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Using their creativity, participants will decorate their own personal picture frame. Open to children 6-11 years old, Kids’ Club is a bi-monthly after-school activity program. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Call 973-377-2982 x12. Admission for Members is $18 for 1 session and $40 for 3 sessions. Admission for Non-members is $20 for 1 session and 3 for $50.
Kids’ Club, Father’s Day Thursday, June 17th 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Club goers will make a special gift for Dad for Father’s Day. Open to children 6-11 years old, Kids’ Club is a bi-monthly after-school activity program. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Call 973-377-2982 x12. Admission for Members is $18 for 1 session and $40 for 3 sessions. Admission for Non-members is $20 for 1 session and 3 for $50.
On going activities:
Field Trips & Outreaches
Our popular education programs focus on how people lived and worked in the 18th and 19th centuries. Meeting
Senior Citizen Programs, Adult Groups & Outreaches
The Museum offers a variety of tours and programs for senior citizens or adult groups. Each program provides demonstrations and discussions. Optional crafts are also available. All programs can be brought to your facility, or can be presented at the Museum. Call 973-377-2982 x12 for more information or visit www.metc.org.
Scout Programs
Boy and Girl Scouts can fulfill requirements for badges, arrows and achievements with our interactive programs, where children take part in a lesson and make a craft to home. Call 973-377-2982 x12 for a brochure or visit www.metc.org.
Preschool & Young Children’s Groups
The Museum has a number of programs perfect of young children. Mothers, babysitters and mother’s helpers are encouraged to book a program that will entertain their little one in a safe and enjoyable atmosphere. Programs can be booked for groups of 5-10, so bring friends, neighbors or fellow club members with their children for a nice afternoon at the Museum. Call 973-377-2982 x12 for a brochure or visit www.metc.org.
Regular Museum admission is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for seniors, students & children and FREE for Members. Family maximum admission $13.00. The Museum is open Tuesday – Saturday 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. and Sunday Noon to 5 P.M. Closed Mondays & Major Holidays. (SUMMER HOURS- July & August, Tuesday-Saturday 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. and Closed Sunday & Monday.)
Housed in a 1900 Richardsonian-Romanesque Revival building listed on the National Register of Historic places, the Museum explores 18th- and 19th-century American history, with a focus on New Jersey. Drawing on its collection of over 8,000 hand tools and their products, METC uses material culture to interpret the lives and technologies of people who lived and worked before the rise of large-scale industrialization in this country. The Museum offers visitors of all ages a broad range of changing exhibits, and related programs that address many facets of early American history, craftsmanship, and the diversity of trades performed by men and women.
The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts received a General Operating Support Grant from the Borough of Madison, Charles Read Foundation, F.M. Kirby Foundation and Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders. The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts received an operating support grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State.
The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts is located at 9 Main Street in the heart of downtown Madison, just two blocks from the Madison train station. For information, please call 973-377-2982 x10 or visit our website at www.metc.org.
