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Open Tuesdays - Sundays: 10am-4pm

Mondays Closed

HOURS OF OPERATION BY WING

Current Exhibitions

Main Gallery

Donna Payton: Vibrant Matter

January 12, 2025 – February 21, 2025

Nilson Gallery

Coming Soon

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Now celebrating it's 60th anniversary, the Monmouth Museum is a 15,000 square foot museum with two children's wings and two galleries with rotating exhibits. The grounds also feature a garden and outdoor spaces to enjoy.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

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We love hearing from you! Wonder Wing Birthday Parties are a great way to celebrate your child's special day! For more information, visit the link in our bio & click the "Birthday Parties" tab! 💙🐳

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We have some new under-the-sea themed plush animals in the Nilson Gallery & Gift Shop! Perfect gifts for ocean animal lovers of all ages! 💙🌊🐬🦭🐢🐙��🦈🐳

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Come visit the Monmouth Museum this weekend for a very special Weekend Art Workshop with Sabrena!

For this weekend's workshop, we have a special guest, our Main Gallery Artist Donna Payton @donnapaytonart to help us to make our own "Donna Payton Inspired" Braided Rope Assemblages!

Come visit & learn from acclaimed artist Donna Payton while making your own creative piece, and check out her solo show "Vibrant Matter" in the Monmouth Museum's Main Gallery!

Here's the info!

Two guided sessions each day on Saturday 1/25 & Sunday 1/26!
Session 1: 10:30am
Session 2: 12:00pm

$10 for nonmembers - $5 for members

Space is very limited, with a limit of 10 participants per session. Please note that a purchase of a workshop fee does not include museum admission for any other wing.

Reserve your spot today on our website in the events tab or the link in our bio! Have questions? Dm us or use our contact form on our website! 💙

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We are so grateful for the support of Assemblywomen Margie Donlon, Luann Peterpaul, and New Jersey State Senator Vin Gopal for generously providing us with the funding to help the Monmouth Museum continue to thrive!

Pictured: Assemblywoman Marge Donlan, NJ Senator Vin Gopal and Monmouth Museum Executive Director Erika Schaefer
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Today, Wednesday, January 22nd (and every Wednesday), is Homeschool Wednesday at the Monmouth Museum! This event is for home school families to access the Becker STEAM Wing & the museum as a whole from 12pm-2pm for discounted admission! 💙

For families that have any proof of homeschooling, they will receive discounted admission rates of $9.00 per person (thats $5 off normal admission 😱) from 12pm-2pm!

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call us at (732) 747-2266 , use our contact form at the bottom of our website, or DM us!

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Here are the crafts we have going on this week into the weekend! During the week, we have polar bear crafts in the children's wings & story time at 11am every weekday in the Wonder Wing! 🐻‍❄️

For the weekend, we will also be adding Chinese New Year crafts as well! Come join in on the fun! 💙🏮🧧

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Today, the Monmouth Museum celebrates and honors the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ❤️💙🇺🇸

"The time is always right to do what is right" - Martin Luther King Jr.

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Visit the Monmouth Museum for activities for the whole family! 💙 Open Tuesdays - Sundays • 10am-4pm!

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The Monmouth Museum is thrilled to announce the 45th Annual Juried Art Exhibition, running from March 2, 2025, through April 13, 2025. This highly anticipated exhibition will take place in the Museum’s Main Gallery, located on the Brookdale campus at 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ.

Artists can submit up to four works of art NOW through February 14, 2025. For more information, visit www.monmouthmuseum.org/juried OR the link in our bio for more information on submitting!

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Since its inception in 1979, this event has been a cornerstone of the Museum’s programming, bringing together exceptional talent and innovative artistic expression from across the globe.

Featuring works from local, national, and international artists, the Annual Juried Art Exhibition highlights a wide variety of media, including painting, photography, mixed media, sculpture, video, and more. This year, submissions have come from as far as Japan, Germany, Lithuania, and Israel, further establishing the Monmouth Museum as a global arts destination.

“This exhibition is a true celebration of creativity and diversity in contemporary art,” said Erika Schaefer, Executive Director of the Monmouth Museum. “It’s an honor to continue this longstanding tradition of supporting artists and providing our community with access to such an inspiring array of works. We invite everyone to experience the power of art through the exceptional talent on display.”

This year’s juror, @sangitaphadkefineart Sangita Phadke, is an internationally acclaimed pastel artist known for her vibrant still life and portraiture. She has received numerous accolades from prestigious organizations such as the Pastel Society of America and the International Association of Pastel Societies. Joining her is @_juicyjenn Jenn Hampton, a celebrated curator and creative director renowned for her innovative approach to elevating unconventional and impactful art. Together, their expertise ensures an unforgettable exhibition that bridges tradition and innovation.

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