John F. Peto Studio Museum

Name: John F. Peto Studio Museum
Address: 102 Cedar Avenue, Island Heights, NJ, 08732, US
Telephone: +17329294949
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Historic home and studio of still-life artist, John F. Peto (1854-1907) ⁣Tours | Exhibits | Concerts | Education⁣ Mission Statement
The mission of the John F.

Peto Studio Museum is the preservation of the John F. Peto legacy by maintaining his house and studio as a working museum, by fostering educational opportunities in the arts and by serving as a partner in the community. Vision Statement
The John F. Peto Studio museum will be a world-class museum, where visitors will be transported to the late 19th Century by historic recreations of Peto’s studio, home and gardens, while enjoying innovative cultural events inspired by his art and time.

10/09/2026

PETO PRESENTS: Sea to Shining Sea Documentary

Join us at the John F. Peto Studio Museum for a special screening of the long-lost Greenpeace documentary, Sea to Shining Sea, which details efforts to symbolically and physically block the Ciba pipeline in the 1980s.

From braving freezing water, toxic waste, and arrest, these divers were on the original front line of the fight to bring corporate polluters to justice. This historic film has only been screened four times and to standing room only crowds and we are honored to get to show it again. Presented by Britta Forsberg.

DETAILS:
📅 Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
🕖 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Learn more and register → petomuseum.org

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09/30/2026

Looking for weekend plans? Join us for our fall exhibition: Still Life Meets Trompe L’Oeil: The Art of Noticing. In this exhibit, we explore the question, “What’s the difference between still life and trompe l’oeil?”

The inspiration for this exhibit came from two sources. First, our visitors often ask if the trompe l’oeil painting by Peto that they are viewing is a still life. Second, artist Natalie Featherston asserts that “all trompe l’oeil is still life, but not all still life is trompe l’oeil.” This sparked the idea for an exhibition that highlights the differences and similarities between the two genres.

Our archives provided the names of artists who are perfect for this presentation. George Stave’s artwork was a major focus in our 2019 exhibition, Landscapes of New Jersey: Past, Present, and Future. His still lifes are well-known to us, so a visit to his wife’s shop, Mahbubeh’s Antiques in Hopewell, NJ, allowed us to choose from a vast selection that illustrates the connection between still life and trompe l’oeil.

📅 September 20th – December 13th, 2026
🎟️ Tours Available: 1:00 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.

Learn more and get tickets → https://petomuseum.org/
Private or group tours are available.

To schedule a tour, call 732-929-4949 or email [email protected].

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09/21/2026

Members enjoyed a special first look at our fall exhibition: Still Life Meets Trompe L’oeil: The Art of Noticing.

In this exhibit, we explore the question, “What’s the difference between still life and trompe l’oeil?” This exhibition highlights the differences and similarities between the two genres.

Still Life Meets Trompe L’oeil: The Art of Noticing
📅 September 20th – December 13th, 2026
🎟️ Tours Available: 1:00 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Learn more and get tickets → https://petomuseum.org/

Private or group tours are available.
To schedule a tour, call 732-929-4949 or email [email protected].

09/11/2026

Please join us for our fall exhibition: Still Life Meets Trompe L’Oeil: The Art of Noticing. In this exhibit, we explore the question, “What’s the difference between still life and trompe l’oeil?”

The inspiration for this exhibit came from two sources. First, our visitors often ask if the trompe l’oeil painting by Peto that they are viewing is a still life. Second, artist Natalie Featherston asserts that “all trompe l’oeil is still life, but not all still life is trompe l’oeil.” This sparked the idea for an exhibition that highlights the differences and similarities between the two genres.

Our archives provided the names of artists who are perfect for this presentation. George Stave’s artwork was a major focus in our 2019 exhibition, Landscapes of New Jersey: Past, Present, and Future. His still lifes are well-known to us, so a visit to his wife’s shop, Mahbubeh’s Antiques in Hopewell, NJ, allowed us to choose from a vast selection that illustrates the connection between still life and trompe l’oeil.

📅 September 20th – December 13th, 2026
🎟️ Tours Available: 1:00 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.

Learn more and get tickets → https://petomuseum.org/
Private or group tours are available.

To schedule a tour, call 732-929-4949 or email [email protected].
Planning a visit to the museum? Tag your photo or on social media!

09/03/2026

A big thank you to our volunteers who help us maintain the John F. Peto Studio. Pictured is George Hanna and Al Nichols restoring the windows and fence.

Volunteers are an important and integral part of the John F. Peto Studio Museum and have been since the Museum opened its doors. Join this dedicated group of volunteers by becoming involved in a variety of exciting year-round opportunities.

Learn more about becoming a volunteer → petomuseum.org/volunteer

09/01/2026

Trompe L'oeil Meets Still-Life: The Art of Noticing

On behalf of the John F. Peto Studio Museum, the Board of Trustees, the volunteers, and supporters, welcome you to Trompe L’oeil Meets Still-Life, The Art of Noticing. Featuring Artist George Stave with Natalie Featherston, Abbey Ryan, Erik van der Vlugt, Lea Colie Wight, Win Zibeon.

📅 September 20th – December 13th, 2026
🎟️ Tours Available: 1:00 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.

Learn more and get tickets → https://petomuseum.org/

Private or group tours are available.

To schedule a tour, call 732-929-4949 or email [email protected].
Planning a visit to the museum? Tag your photo or on social media!

08/25/2026

Join us at the Peto Museum in Island Heights for Artful Novels Book Club!
Book Club Pick: "An Artist of the Floating World" by Kazuo Ishiguro

The Artful Novels Book Club combines a passion for reading and art through lively monthly discussions. Every six weeks, we explore novels that touch the world of art. Join us for our next book club!

ARTFUL NOVELS BOOK CLUB: "An Artist of the Floating World" by Kazuo Ishiguro
📅 Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026
🕖 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Learn more → https://petomuseum.org/artful-novels-book-club

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08/14/2026

A big thank you to our 2026 Peto Cup Sponsors!!

The Peto Cup is our largest and most important fundraiser of the year, and your support of this annual event continues to keep our museum operating. It also helps us to continue to develop the many programs the John F. Peto Museum is able to offer throughout the year to our community.

We hope to see you all again next year!

08/08/2026

A big thank you to our 2026 Peto Cup Sponsors, donors, volunteers and all who attented!!

The Peto Cup is our largest and most important fundraiser of the year, and your support of this annual event continues to keep our museum operating. It also helps us to continue to develop the many programs the John F. Peto Museum is able to offer throughout the year to our community.

Address

102 Cedar Avenue
Island Heights, NJ
08732

Telephone

+17329294949

Website

http://www.petomuseum.org/

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