Time for Tykes!

Happy Birthday Widget!
Tuesday, February 28^th
4 PM - 5 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. $3 Admission for all participants and Regular Admission for all others.

Leap into Leap Day
Wednesday, February 29^th
4 PM - 5 PM

This festive day only comes once every four years and the Museum wants to celebrate! Children are invited to leap over for an afternoon of Leap Year themed activities and crafts they won’t want to miss. Advance registration recommended; call 973-377-2982 x12 for more information. $3 Admission for all participants and Regular Admission for all others.

New Exhibit Opens at the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts

Spinning Tales: The Fabric of New Jersey

Why is an unmarried woman called a spinster? Why does the weasel go pop? What raises your hackles? Find out in the Museum’s new exhibit, Spinning Tales: The Fabric of New Jersey. Whether you’re on the spear side or the distaff side of your family, if you’re on tenterhooks to discover the meanings and origins of these Early American words and phrases, this new exhibit is the answer.

Spinning Tales: The Fabric of New Jersey tells the story of Early America through the crafts of spinning and weaving, following the process from gathering the raw materials to preparing the materials, to working the materials, to fine finished products. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn not only about the process of spinning, but about the average woman who was skilled in the craft.

Throughout the exhibit’s duration, various public programs, events and workshops will take place. Spinning Tales opens Tuesday, February 28th during Regular Hours.

For more information visit our website at www.metc.org or call 973-377-2982. Regular Admission.

Spinning Tales: The Fabric of New Jersey

New Exhibit Opens

Tuesday, February 28^th

Regular Hours

Why is an unmarried woman called a spinster? Why does the weasel go pop? What raises your hackles? Find out in the Museum’s new exhibit, Spinning Tales: The Fabric of New Jersey. The exhibit tells the story of Early America through the crafts of spinning and weaving, following the process from gathering the raw materials to preparing the materials, to working the materials, to fine finished products. Programs, events and workshops will be held throughout the exhibit’s duration.

Visit www.metc.org for up-to-date information. Regular Admission.

Paper Toy Workshop

Saturday, February 18^th
1 PM

Learn the unique techniques needed to make toys out of paper. Discover how a sheet of paper can be more than just something to write on. Participants will get the opportunity to create a number of toys that they can bring home.

Appropriate for Adults and children 8 and older. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Admission is $7 for Non-members and $5 for Members. Call 973-377-2982 x14 to register.

Year of the Dragon

Sunday, February 5^th
2 PM

Ring in the Year of the Dragon! Learn about the customs and traditions that are celebrated on Chinese New Year. Meet our resident dragon and enjoy an afternoon of crafts, stories and more.

Advance registration recommended. Call 973-377-2982 x12 for more information. $3 Admission for all participants and Regular Admission for all others.