Monday, February 27, 2012

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Sunday, February 19, 2012

Jersey Explorer Children's Museum





Where: East Orange, NJ
More Info: The museum is open Wed - Sat for prearranged group visits including birthday parties. Walk-ins are welcome on Saturdays from 10-3pm. Click here for a list of times and fees. Saturday is by donation only. There is no charge for adult admission.
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FrugalNJ recently visited the Jersey Explorer Children's Museum. Our kids loved the exhibits and activities which included snow making, making basic electric circuits and watching a puppet show. The museum is certainly unique among other children's museums that we have visited. The exhibits were created by volunteers from NJ Youth Corps and included The Tomb of the Egyptian Kings, a two-level tomb where kids navigate secret passages and hidden doors to find the treasure. The Stargazer exhibit is a fictional spaceship that travels across the galaxy. There are five workstations where space cadets learn various roles and how to work together as a team. To see more exhibits, click here.

The official website states that its mission is "to provide educational enrichment to the thousands of children who visit the Explorer and to provide academic and vocational opportunities to the at-risk young adults from New Jersey Youth Corps who built and staff the museum." Weekly educational programs provide opportunities for Corps members to complete their high school education and give back to the community. Their artistic creativity and ingenuity has made the children's museum unique compared to other museums.

Directions:

The museum is located at 192 Dodd St, East Orange, NJ 07017.

Contact information:

Call (973) 673-6900 if you have questions.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Fire & Ice Festival





Where: Historic Mount Holly, New Jersey
More Info:Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 10:30am - 4pm. There is no admission fee.
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Come visit the Fire & Ice Festival held in downtown Mount Holly where a dozen talented ice carvers will transform 300 pound blocks of ice into beautiful works of art. While you're there, taste some of the sizzling entries in the Chili Contest held at the Relief Fire House on Pine Street. To learn more, visit the official website here.

Update...

FrugalNJ attended the festival and was very impressed with the ice sculptures and chili tasting competition. There were fire engine rides for the children and other outdoor entertainment.

Sunday, December 18, 2011

American Labor Museum


Where: Haledon, NJ
More Info:
Group tours $5 per person. The museum is open Wednesdays - Saturdays from 1-4pm and is closed on major holidays except for Labor Day.
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Located in Haledon, the Pietro Botto House, home of the American Labor Museum, is a must see for those interested in the history of work and the labor movement throughout the early 20th century. The house played an important role in 1913, where the leaders of the IWW (Industrial Workers of the World) addressed the striking workers of the Paterson silk factory. The official website offers "many opportunities to preserve family histories, attend exhibit openings [and] glimpse at the lifestyle of an early 20th century family." Click here to see a list of exhibits. The 2012 Entertainment book for Bergen County contains a 2 for 1 coupon. The museum is located at 83 Norwood Street, Haledon, NJ 07508. Call 973-595-7953 for more information.

Insectropolis



Where: Toms River, NJ
More Info: Tuesday – Saturday 10:00am – 3:00pm;Closed December 24th thru January 1st and Major Holidays. Admission is $7 per visitor, children under 2 are free.
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Come visit New Jersey's only Bug Museum! Get acquainted with all those scary insects you can't bear to look at. Insectropolis is an exciting museum containing interactive displays and for the very brave, hands on exhibits! According to the official website, "Insectropolis will motivate visitors to discover the little known lives of insects and foster a greater appreciation for bugs and their place in our world." Children will love to see the live exhibits and cockroach racing! Click here to see a calendar of special events. The 2012 Entertainment book for Essex County has a 2 for 1 admission to the museum.

Directions:

From the North:

Take Parkway South to Exit 88. Take Route 70 West to Route 9 South. Insectropolis is approximately 2 miles on the left hand side behind Ozane Pest Control. Both facilities are located across the street from Carlton Pools and Hertz Car Rental.

From the South:

Take Parkway North to Exit 83 (Pleasant Plains – Route 9). Take Route 9 North. Insectropolis is approximately 2 miles on the right, behind Ozane Pest Control. Both facilities are located across the street from Carlton Pools and Hertz Car Rental.

From the West:

Route 571 East to Route 9 North (Large intersection with Home Depot). Make a left onto Route 9 North. Insectropolis is approximately 2 miles on right, behind Ozane Pest Control. Both facilities are located across the street from Carlton Pools and Hertz Car Rental.