Where: 138 Andaloro Way
West Deptford, NJ
Who: All ages
If you are overwhelmed by the Museum of Natural History in New York City
or you are unable to travel there, you might want to visit The Museum of
American History at Deptford. This engaging museum is a general history museum with a local twist. Many of the objects and artifacts that are a part of
the collection, although not all of them, were either found in the local area,
in other parts of New Jersey and/or in neighboring states like New York and
Pennsylvania. In fact, the curator of the museum, Jeffrey Norcross, donated a
number of objects to the museum himself including his wooden baby carriage.
The museum is divided into several sections. They include a fossils exhibit, a
glass, and ceramics exhibit, and a farm tools and equipment exhibit. Some highlights of the collection include a mastodon tooth, an old sewing machine, and a collection of cameras. From now through January 31, there is also an antique train exhibit featuring trains from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. This is an active exhibit, and you will actually have the opportunity to see the trains run instead of just looking at them in their inoperative state.
The Museum of American History at Deptford is open from Thursday through
Sunday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. at a cost of $4.00 per person for adults and
$3.00 for children. You don't need a reservation to visit. However. you do need to wear a mask while visiting.
And that's our view.
For more information, visit www.southjerseymuseum.org
Tune in tomorrow for Theater Thursday.