As the only art and history museum in Hudson County, JCM serves a broad and diverse urban community through exhibitions and programs that showcase the work of artists who represent the diversity of our society, as well as wide-ranging educational offerings that reflect the region's diverse cultural heritage. In addition, the museum's 20,000-piece permanent collection includes the single-largest collection of works by the 19th-century artist and illustrator, August Will, along with other works that record the visual history of Jersey City and the surrounding region.
Each year, through a full schedule of critically acclaimed exhibitions, and related education programs for school groups, adults, seniors, art enthusiasts and alike, the museum welcomes over 25,000 visitors from all over the NJ/NY region and serves over 11,000 youth through arts education programs.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Jersey City Museum is to present, collect, and interpret American visual art and material culture of the highest quality. The museum places particular emphasis on exhibiting and supporting the work of contemporary artists who represent the diversity of our society, and on preserving and making accessible the art and the historical and industrial objects of significance to the region in its collections. Through its exhibitions, educational initiatives, and public programs, the museum serves as a center of cultural life for the people of Jersey City, Hudson County and the region.
The Details
- Address 350 Montgomery St.Jersey City, NJ 07302
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Contact
- Noaa Stoler
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Phone
- 201-413-0303
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Fax
- 201-413-9922
- Website
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Interest Area
- Arts & Culture, Children & Youth, Community, Education & Literacy
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