Arts and Culture

Museums & Arts Organizations

Art in the Atrium

         https://artintheatrium.org/
         973-540-0615
         10 Court Street, Morristown, NJ 07960                           

Art in the Atrium, Inc. (ATA) is a non-profit, tax-exempt, Black-led arts organization that was founded in Morristown, New Jersey in 1991. Since its inception 30 years ago, ATA has annually exhibited four floors of African American fine art in the Atrium Gallery in Morristown, becoming the largest exhibit of its kind in the state. With a mission to celebrate Black excellence, support the careers and lives of Black fine artists, and create opportunities for emerging voices in Black art, ATA has done that and more.


Boonton Arts

https://www.boontonarts.org/
862-307-5919
816 Main Street, Boonton, NJ 07005

Boonton Arts is a non profit organization dedicated to inspiring the cultural, social and economic development of Boonton and surrounding areas through the power of art.


Gallery at 14 Maple

https://www.morrisarts.org/programs/art-galleries/14-maple/
973-285-5115
14 Maple Ave, Suite 301, Morristown, NJ 07960

In collaboration with the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, Morris Arts sponsors two juried art exhibits each year in this LEED-certified “green” space, located in the common areas on the 3rd floor of 14 Maple Ave., Morristown, NJ.


Madison Arts and Culture Alliance

http://www.madisonartsnj.org/

The Madison Arts & Culture Alliance (MACA) is a coalition of arts organizations, cultural institutions, neighbors, colleagues and friends dedicated to encouraging collaborations among the wide-ranging cultural offerings in “the Rose City.”


Madison Community Arts Center

    https://www.rosenet.org/1093/Madison-Community-Arts-Center

With support from the Borough and Downtown Development Commission (DDC), the Madison Arts and Culture Alliance (MACA) has hired Eric Hafen as its Director of Arts and Events. One of Mr. Hafen’s primary duties will be scheduling arts and cultural events in the Madison Community Arts Center. 

Please reach out to him directly via email or by calling the Madison Community Arts Center at 973-593-3043.


Morris Arts

http://www.morrisarts.org/
973-285-5115
14 Maple Avenue – Suite 301, Morristown, NJ 07960

Morris Arts, located in Morristown, NJ, is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1973 dedicated building community through the arts. Using the arts to inspire, connect and engage, Morris Arts serves as a resource for Morris County with a special focus on arts programming in the schools and in the community, arts advocacy, and support of the Morris Area community of artists and arts organizations.


Morris Museum

http://www.morrismuseum.org/
973-971-3700
6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, NJ 07960

The Morris Museum celebrates art, science, history, and the performing arts by providing engaging exhibitions and programs, all of which are designed to excite the mind and promote cultural interests.  The Museum strives to educate, entertain, and inspire diverse audiences of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.

Historic Sites

Canal Society of New Jersey

http://canalsocietynj.org/
973-292-2755
Canal Society Museum, Waterloo Village, Stanhope, NJ 07874

The Society fosters the study of New Jersey’s two towpath canals, preserves and restores remains and artifacts, and educates the public.


Cooper Gristmill

https://www.morrisparks.net/index.php/parks/cooper-gristmill
973-326-7645
65 CR-513, Chester, NJ 07930

Cooper Gristmill, located on 14 acres, was built in 1826 and is one of the remaining restored water-powered mills in New Jersey. It is listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places.


Crossroads of the American Revolution Association

http://revolutionarynj.org/
609-633-2060
101 Barrack Street, Trenton, NJ 08608

The Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area encompasses approximately 2,155 square miles in New Jersey, including 212 municipalities in 14 counties.


Fosterfields Living Historical Farm

https://www.morrisparks.net/index.php/parks/fosterfields
973-326-7645
73 Kahdena Road, Morris Township, NJ 07960

Experience farm living as it was done over 100 years ago at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm. At this 213.4-acre New Jersey and National Register Historic Site, you can enjoy many of the daily farm activities that took place in the 1920s.


Frelinghuysen Arboretum

https://www.morrisparks.net/index.php/parks/frelinghuysen-arboretum
973-326-7627
353 East Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960

The majestic 127.48 acres of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum offer a serene place to relax, as well as to learn, explore, and celebrate. You can learn more about the Frelinghuysen Arboretum and view the significant program offerings at https://www.arboretumfriends.org/.


Historic Speedwell

https://www.morrisparks.net/index.php/parks/historic-speedwell
973-285-6550
333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960

Discover the ‘Birthplace of the Telegraph’ and experience life during the early years of the Industrial Revolution and at the dawn of the new era of communications.


Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum

http://lakehopatconghistory.com/
973-398-2616
Hopatcong State Park, Landing, NJ 07850

The Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum displays an extensive collection of memorabilia, photographs, historical artifacts, and exhibits about the Lake and on the history and working of the Morris Canal.


Macculloch Hall

http://www.maccullochhall.org/
973-538-2404
45 Macculloch Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960

In addition to collections of furniture, porcelain, objects related to the presidency of the United States, and antique carpets, the museum counts among its treasures the nation’s largest collection of original art by political cartoonist Thomas Nast (1840-1902).


Morris County Heritage Commission

http://mchc.morriscountynj.gov
973-829-8117
30 East Hanover Avenue (Morris County Library)
Whippany, NJ 07981

The Morris County Heritage Commission facilitates understanding and preservation of Morris County’s diverse history by advising local historical groups, maintaining the Morris County Archives, and promoting awareness of the County’s heritage.


Morris County Historical Society at Acorn Hall

http://morriscountyhistory.org
973-267-3465
68 Morris Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960

The mission of the Morris County Historical Society is to discover, preserve, communicate and promote the history of Morris County through exhibits, programs, and publications.


Morris County Tourism Bureau

https://morristourism.org/
973-631-5151
6 Court St., Morristown, NJ 07960

The Morris County Tourism Bureau (MCTB) is a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit destination marketing organization that positively affects the economy of Morris County by promoting the area’s exceptional historic, cultural and recreational opportunities by providing services to residents, business travelers and tourists.


Morristown National Historical Park

https://www.nps.gov/morr/index.htm
973-539-2016 x210
Washington’s Headquarters Museum
30 Washington Place
Morristown, NJ 07960

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental army’s winter encampment of December 1779 to June 1780, where they survived through what would be the coldest winter on record.


Morristown and Morris Township Library

https://mmtlibrary.org/
973-538-6161
1 Miller Rd., Morristown, NJ 07960

This historic library provides residents with reading materials, access to technology and continuing education, self-improvement, enjoyment and information.


Mount Tabor Historical Society and Museum

http://mounttabornj.org/
973-975-0001
32 Trinity Place, Mt. Tabor, NJ 07878

This 1873 History House invites visitors to travel back to another era and see what it was like to spend a summer “camp meeting style” in Mount Tabor.


Museum of Early Trades and Crafts

https://metc.org/
973-377-2982
9 Main Street, Madison, NJ 07940

METC has an extensive collection of early American artifacts including an 1840’s Washington Hand Press, early blacksmithing tools, bee smokers, cabinetry making tools, redware, textiles, and more.


The Green at Morristown

https://www.morristowngreen.com
973-539-4900
Downtown Morristown, NJ 07960

The Green, a 2.5 acre public historic park in the heart of Morristown, hosts activities including the annual Festival on the Green and the Christmas Festival.


The Schuyler Hamilton House

http://www.njdar.org/schuyler-hamilton.html
973-267-4039
5 Olyphant Place, Morristown, NJ 07960

During the winter of 1779-80, the house served as the home for Dr. John Cochran, who was assigned to General Washington. Alexander Hamilton and Betsy Schuyler courted there before they were married.


The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms

http://www.stickleymuseum.org/
973-540-0311
2352 Route 10 West, Morris Plains, NJ 07950

This 30-acre National Historic Landmark is the centerpiece of Gustav Stickley’s early 20th century country estate. The Museum also offers lectures, workshops, and numerous educational programs, plus two family days each year.


Whippany Railway Museum

http://www.whippanyrailwaymuseum.net/
973-887-8177
1 Railroad Plaza, Whippany, NJ 07981

The Whippany Railway Museum has been bringing to life the history of New Jersey’s railroads to the public since 1965.

Performing Arts

ARTS by the People

http://artsbythepeople.org/
973-703-5500
14 Elm Street, Morristown, NJ 07960

Our mission is to establish, operate, promote, and conduct educational programs, opportunities, classes, and session in the creative arts for the public, especially seniors and youth. We offer over 40 monthly classes and workshops at various locations and facilitate monthly art and literary events.


At the Tabernacle Concert Series

http://www.atthetabernacle.com/
26 Simpson Ave, Mt. Tabor, NJ 07878

At The Tabernacle stages world-class folk/rock concert performances in its intimate, Victorian-era Tabernacle building. The historic wooden Tabernacle is our charismatic, extended octagon structure located in the center of Mt. Tabor, New Jersey.


Barn Theater

http://www.barntheatre.org/
973-334-9320
32 Skyline Drive, Montville, NJ 07045

A theater dating from 1928, The Barn puts on 5 plays and musicals per season, as well as hosting special events.


Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey

https://baroqueorchestra.org/
973-366-8922
531 Herrick Drive, Dover, NJ 07801

The Orchestra presents a wide variety of exciting classical music at affordable prices to the residents of New Jersey.


Bickford Theatre (at Morris Museum)

https://morrismuseum.org/performance-and-film
973-971-3706
6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, NJ 07960

Bickford Theatre is a professional theatre that produces plays, presents jazz and special concerts along with year-round children’s theatre, and classes in the performing arts for children to adults.


Brundage Park Playhouse

http://www.brundageparkplayhouse.org/
973-989-7092
2 Bungalow Lane, Randolph, NJ 07869

Brundage Park Playhouse is offers affordable, quality entertainment to its patrons, including plays, musicals, and classes.


Centenary Stage Company

http://centenarystageco.org/
908-979-0900
715 Grand Ave, Hackettstown, NJ 07840

Centenary Stage Company is northwest New Jersey’s premiere regional theater. It is the goal of Centenary Stage Company to make the arts accessible to all walks of our regional community and beyond.


Chatham Community Players

http://chathamplayers.org/
973-635-7363
23 North Passaic Ave, Chatham, NJ 07928-2525

The Chatham Community Players have been entertaining residents of Morris County and the surrounding area since 1922.


Chester Theatre Group

https://www.chestertheatregroup.org/
908-879-7304
54 Grove Street, Chester, NJ 07930

For more than 50 years, the Chester Theatre Group performs diverse productions at the Black River Playhouse.


Dover Little Theatre

http://www.doverlittletheater.org/
973-328-9202
69 Elliott Street, Dover NJ 07801

Dover Little Theatre is a charming, intimate, 100 seat theater that produces five mainstage productions per season.


First Night Morris County

https://firstnightmorris.org/

973-455-0708

Downtown Morristown, NJ 07960

First Night® Morris County, an alcohol-free New Year’s Eve celebration of arts and culture, features more than 200 artists in over 80 performances at 24 venues throughout Morristown ranging from dance and comedy to music and children’s performers.


Folk Project

http://www.folkproject.org/
973-335-9489
21 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown, NJ 07960

The Folk Project is New Jersey’s leading acoustic music and dance organization. Member volunteers have been showcasing acoustic and traditional music in North Jersey for over 30 years.


Hanover Wind Symphony

http://hanoverwinds.org/
973-263-2683

An all-volunteer, nonprofit organization, the Hanover Wind Symphony presents an array of engaging concerts throughout the year, many of them free of charge.


Harmonium Choral Society

http://www.harmonium.org/
973-538-6969

Harmonium performs a diverse repertoire of choral music at a high artistic level, and advances the choral arts through education, commissions, and community partnerships.


Masterwork Chorus

http://www.masterwork.org/
973-692-6051

Masterwork Chorus is an auditioned  chorus of approximately 100 voices, dedicated to enriching and supporting the cultural life of the community through high-quality choral performances.


Mayo Performing Arts Center

https://www.mayoarts.org/
973-539-8008
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960

Now in its 22nd season, the Mayo Performing Arts Center has become one of New Jersey’s preeminent arts and cultural organizations and now hosts more than 200 performances to more than 200,000 patrons every year.


Morris Choral Society

http://morrischoralsociety.org/
973-267-9833

The Morris Choral Society has a twofold purpose: To make available to all residents of the Morris area varied choral musical programs and to give residents an opportunity to perform in the choral organization.


Morris Music Men

http://www.morrismusicmen.org/
877-808-8697
300 Shunpike Road, Chatham, NJ 07928

The Morris Music Men have been treating Northern New Jersey audiences to the uniquely American form of vocal music known as barbershop harmony since the late 1950s.


New Jersey Jazz Society

http://www.njjs.org/

Founded in 1972, the Society is run by a board of directors who meet monthly to conduct the business of staging our music festivals, awarding scholarships to deserving New Jersey college jazz studies students, conducting the Generations of Jazz programs in local school systems, and inducting pioneers and legends of jazz into the American Jazz Hall of Fame.


Opera at Florham

http://operaatflorham.org/
973-443-8620
285 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940

Opera at Florham presents professional vocalists in recital, concert and competition from Opera to American Songbook. We believe Opera is for everyone, and provide low cost, high quality events for the community.


Pax Amicus Castle Theatre

http://paxamicus.com/
973-691-2100
23 Lake Shore Road, Budd Lake, NJ 07828

Pax Amicus is a not-for profit, cultural-educational foundation featuring the Castle Shakespeare Repertory, Magical Caravan Players, and other theater groups.


Skylands Songwriters Guild

https://skylandssongwriters.org

The Guild seeks to provide an open and supportive atmosphere for aspiring amateurs through accomplished professionals. It hosts learning and sharing events such as Open Mics, coffeehouses, songcraft workshops, and seminars, as well as showcases and festivals for performances.


Solid Brass

http://solidbrass.com/
973-635-1854

For over 15 years, SOLID BRASS has been recognized by audiences and critics alike as one of the premier brass ensembles in America.


The Growing Stage

http://www.growingstage.com/
973-347-4946
The Historic Palace Theatre
Route 183, 7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong, NJ 07857

The Growing Stage-The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey is a non-profit professional performing arts center dedicated to theatre for young audiences.


The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey

http://www.shakespearenj.org/
973-408-5600
36 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is the state’s largest professional theatre company dedicated to the presentation of Shakespeare’s canon and other classic dramatic entertainments for the cultural enrichment of the community.


Women’s Theater at Parsippany Playhouse

http://womenstheater.org/
973-335-3038
1130 Knoll Road, Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034

The Women’s Theater is dedicated to development, promotion and inclusion of women in all aspects of theatre production.