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

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

Cherry Blossoms by Barbara Rowan Umar The Monmouth Museum is excited to announce that submissions will open in January for one of our longest-running and most beloved traditions, the Annual Juried Exhibition. Now entering its 46th year, the exhibition continues to bring together an inspiring and diverse range of contemporary artists from across the region, the nation, and the world. Life in the Liminal by Melanka Coppola This year’s theme, A Time Within a Time , invites artis

There is great news for all of our ocean lovers, curious explorers, and families searching for something magical this winter. Our wildly popular Smithsonian traveling exhibition Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend  has been extended through March 1. We are thrilled to keep this incredible experience at the Monmouth Museum a little longer, giving more visitors the chance to discover the secrets of these remarkable Arctic whales. The exhibit features a life sized narwhal that s

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