The Monmouth Museum invites our Members to submit work for BLOOM, a juried exhibition celebrating renewal, growth, transformation, and the beauty of the natural world. Opening this fall in the Museum's Main Gallery, BLOOM will showcase thoughtfully curated artwork inspired by florals, gardens, landscapes, organic forms, changing seasons, hope, and new beginnings. Whether your work is representational or abstract, we encourage artists to explore the many ways nature inspires c

Opening Weekend August 15 & 16 | 10 AM–4 PM | Free Admission Something BIG is arriving in Dunellen! Monmouth Museum is excited to announce the opening of Dinosaurs: The World of Giants!, a new exhibition bringing visitors face-to-face with the incredible prehistoric world of dinosaurs. The exhibition opens to the public Saturday, August 15th and Sunday, August 16th from 10 AM to 4 PM at Monmouth Museum’s Dunellen location, 266 North Ave., Dunellen, NJ 08812. Admission is free

Congratulations to Nia Harcsar, our Summer Volunteer of the Month! Nia has been an incredible asset to the Monmouth Museum this summer. She approached every task with a positive attitude, took everything in stride, and was always asking, "What can I do to help?" Her initiative and willingness to jump in wherever needed made supervising easier for our staff and helped keep our daily operations running smoothly. Nia was especially attentive in the Wonder Wing, stepping in whene

Victoria is always willing to step up whenever a shift needs to be covered, and her reliability makes a tremendous difference to our team. She takes great pride in managing the Gift Shop, ensuring it is welcoming, organized, and ready for our visitors. Just as importantly, Victoria is consistently kind, friendly, and helpful to both her coworkers and our patrons, creating a positive experience for everyone she meets. As a token of our appreciation for her dedication and hard

Join us on Saturday, July 11, for a unique family program inspired by our exhibition, Native Americans of New Jersey: Past and Present.

Featured in The Guardian! Native Americans of New Jersey: Past and Present at the Monmouth Museum has been named one of 10 must-see museum exhibitions in America during the nation's 250th anniversary year.

Cardboard as the Antidote to AI at the New Monmouth Museum in Dunellen

The Monmouth Museum is pleased to announce an open call for artists for Festival of Light, a juried exhibition celebrating the rich traditions, stories, and contemporary voices of South Asian artists and the broader diaspora. The exhibition will be presented at the Monmouth Museum's Dunellen location from October 2 through November 15, 2026. Timed to coincide with Diwali, the Festival of Lights, this exhibition explores themes of light, resilience, identity, community, and cu

We're excited to recognize our Employee Star of the Month

We’re so happy to recognize our next Employee Star, Christina Kelemen. Christina has been part of the Museum for eight years, and over the past month, she has been an incredible asset, especially in supporting our tour program. She recently refreshed her knowledge of both The STEAM and Wonder Wing tours and has stepped into the role of tour guide with confidence and enthusiasm. We’ve received wonderful feedback from guests, and she connects with visitors in such a natural and

The Monmouth Museum is proud to present Native Americans of New Jersey: Past and Present, a powerful and timely exhibition exploring the rich history, enduring culture, and continued contributions of Indigenous communities across our state. Focusing on local heritage, the exhibition highlights the voices and experiences of the Powhatan Renape Nation, Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Tribal Nation, Ramapough Lenape Nation, and the Sand Hill Indian Association, offering visitors a deeper

We’re excited to be launching our new Employee Recognition program, and we’re so happy to recognize our very first Employee Star, Andrea Grosso! If you’ve visited the Museum, chances are you’ve been greeted by Andrea’s warm smile at the front desk on weekends. She brings such positive energy to our space and goes above and beyond to make every visitor feel welcome. Behind the scenes, she’s also been helping keep our gardens looking beautiful and inviting. It’s the extra care

We’re thrilled to share that the Monmouth Museum is opening the doors to our brand new location in downtown Dunellen on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM . This marks the first expansion in the Museum’s 60-year history, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome you in. Join us for a ribbon cutting at noon with local officials, followed by a chance to explore the space, meet the artists, and experience something completely new. Opening Exhibition: The Cardboard Show If you’re

There’s something powerful about the moment when imagination begins to take form. That in-between space where memory, feeling, and creativity collide. This spring and summer, the Monmouth Museum’s Nilson Gallery invites you into that space with Pigment of Your Imagination , a new exhibition by Justin “Lefty” Lefkowitz. Opening Thursday, May 14 from 6 to 8 pm, this free public opening reception marks the debut of a body of work that is as layered in process as it is in meaning

Join us this Sunday, March 15 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. for the opening reception of the Monmouth Museum’s 46th Annual Juried Exhibition. The reception is free and open to the public, and all are welcome to attend. This year’s exhibition features the work of 100 artists, showcasing a wide range of styles, perspectives, and media from artists across the region. The exhibition was curated and juried by Monica S. Camin, whose thoughtful selection process resulted in a compelling an

Exciting things are happening as we prepare for the Monmouth Museum’s new Dunellen location , and we’re thrilled to share that our Grand Opening will take place on Saturday, May 2 at 12:00 PM . We hope the community and friends from across the region will join us for this special moment as we officially open our doors and celebrate the start of something new. To mark the occasion, the inaugural exhibition will feature a cardboard art show by acclaimed Asbury Park artists Pork

We are thrilled to announce the 100 artists selected for the Monmouth Museum’s 46th Annual Juried Exhibition, A Time Within a Time , on view March 15 through May 10, 2026 in our Main Gallery. This year’s exhibition was the most competitive in the history of our Annual Juried Exhibition. More than 240 artists submitted 500+ pieces for consideration, reflecting the strength and vitality of today’s contemporary art community. After a rigorous and thoughtful review process, 100 a

We’re excited to share some great news about our weekend programming at the Monmouth Museum. All weekend workshops are now free for members and included with Museum admission Saturdays and Sundays from 11am-2pm. Every visitor is welcome to participate, with no additional cost and no registration. Wider access, more creativity This change is part of our commitment to widening access to the arts and making hands-on creative experiences available to more families, visitors, and

The Monmouth Museum is proud to present Shared Spaces , a solo exhibition by New Jersey artist Nina Nemeth in our Nilson Gallery. This thoughtful collection invites visitors to consider the subtle connections between people and the places they inhabit, exploring how memory, presence, and everyday encounters shape our understanding of the world. Nemeth’s work unfolds through layered mixed media collages where figures, landscapes, and urban environments emerge and overlap. The

The Monmouth Museum is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $500,000 grant through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s Activation, Revitalization, and Transformation (A.R.T.) Phase II Program. This significant investment will support the Museum in opening a new satellite location in downtown Dunellen, New Jersey. The expansion marks the Museum’s first additional site in its 60 year history and represents a major step in extending its mission to inspire, ed