The Newark Museum of Art

10/09/2026

A little Newark history for your timeline. 📸❤️

Did you know that The Newark Museum of Art once had a Junior Museum where generations of children explored art, nature, science, and history?

More than a century ago, the Museum began creating opportunities for its youngest visitors to learn through discovery, experimentation, and creativity.

And these photographs give us a glimpse into that history!

The program went on to serve more than 60,000 children before coming to an end in 2010.

But the story doesn't end there.

This October, the Junior Museum returns! 🎨🔬✨

A new generation of children ages 3–13 will have the opportunity to explore astronomy, animal superpowers, sculpture, optical illusions, and more through age-specific, hands-on activities.

📅 Saturdays, October 24–November 21
⏰ Two hours each week for five weeks
🎨 All materials included
🎟️ Just $50 for the entire session

More than a century later, we're making room for a whole new generation of curious minds. ❤️

Registration is now open: tinyurl.com/ywtzww2y

Were you or someone in your family part of the original Junior Museum? We'd love to hear your memories!

10/09/2026

Parents, if your Saturday plans currently consist of “we'll figure something out,” allow us. 😌🎨

TOMORROW at NMOA: Family First Saturdays!

🎨 Hands-on artmaking
🎲 Games for the whole family
📸 A special character meet-and-greet
🐠 And don't forget to explore *Animal Kingdom*, where art, animals, and interactive experiences come together!

Basically, bring the kids. We'll bring the fun. 😂

📅 Saturday, October 10 | 12–4 PM
🎟️ Free with general admission

Make some memories with us! ❤️

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Free with general admission tickets.

10/01/2026

🌌 The Planetarium is back!

Starting today, the Alice and Leonard Dreyfuss Planetarium is welcoming visitors back for shows every Thursday through Sunday. 🪐✨

And there’s something for both our younger space explorers and older astronomy fans:

🌎 Zula Patrol: Down to Earth | Ages 4+
Blast back to Earth’s prehistoric past for a fun, educational adventure exploring our planet’s formation and early life.
Thursdays & Fridays at 2pm | Saturdays & Sundays at 1 & 2pm

✨ Rising Star: A South African Astronomy Journey | Ages 12+
Journey through Africa’s rich astronomical heritage, from cosmic beginnings to the cutting-edge observatories exploring our universe today.
Thursdays–Sundays at 3pm

🎟️ Tickets are $10.

🔗 Reserve your tickets at newarkmuseumart.org

09/29/2026

Would you like an exclusive look at what’s new in our American galleries? Join us on Friday, October 2nd for the first of our Meet the Curator Fall series. On this curator led tour, Assistant Curator, Elena Muñoz will highlight some of the Latinx & Latin American Art on view. Here is a sneak peek at one of the newly installed artworks in our Seeing America galleries.

Artist Franco Mondini-Ruiz’s Sell Me Something Brown uses a tableau of brown-colored assembled tchotchkes, found objects, antiquities, and natural materials to examine the ways museums have historically shaped our understanding of marginalized cultures.

Get tickets at the link in our bio!

Would you like an exclusive look at what’s new in our American galleries? Join us on Friday, October 2nd for the first of our Meet the Curator Fall series. On this curator led tour, Assistant Curator, Elena Muñoz will highlight some of the Latinx & Latin American Art on view. Here is a sneak peek at one of the newly installed artworks in our Seeing America galleries.

Artist Franco Mondini-Ruiz’s Sell Me Something Brown uses a tableau of brown-colored assembled tchotchkes, found objects, antiquities, and natural materials to examine the ways museums have historically shaped our understanding of marginalized cultures. Elena C. Muñoz

Get tickets at the link in our bio!

Franco Mondini-Ruiz, Sell Me Something Brown, 2002
Mixed media, 9 x 96 x 48 in.
Purchase 2007 The Alberto Burri Memorial Fund established by Stanley J. Seeger 2007.27.1.1-182
© Franco Mondini Ruiz

09/28/2026

What would you do with one extra month at NMOA? 👀

Another afternoon in the galleries? A program you’ve been meaning to experience? A return visit to see something you missed?

During Member September, join or renew and enjoy 13 months of membership for the price of 12.

One extra month means even more opportunities to make NMOA yours.

💬 Tell us what you’d come back for.

🔗 Discover Member September: tinyurl.com/4cfcvt9c

09/23/2026

Founded in the wake of the Newark Rebellion of 1967, Aljira emerged alongside a network of alternative art spaces across Newark. From Amiri Baraka’s Spirit House, founded in 1967, to Gladys Barker Grauer’s ARTS Studio in 1972, these spaces created new opportunities for artists, exhibitions, and community gathering throughout the city. Aljira’s exhibitions challenged institutional boundaries while remaining deeply committed to diversity and inclusion. From projects and exhibitions such as, The Children’s Mural to its Inaugural Exhibition both held in 1983, Aljira championed marginalized artists through dedicated space while engraining itself within the social fabric of the city of Newark.

Opening October 15, Dreamtime in Newark celebrates Aljira’s 35-year tenure in Newark and its global impact. In collaboration with The Aljira Archive Project and drawing on the Museum’s renowned collection of contemporary art, Dreamtime in Newark features major artworks by 44 local and global artists and an expansive range of media. The exhibition centers Newark as an important site for experimentation and inclusiveness in both studio and curatorial practice. Curated by Alliyah Allen, independent curator, and Tricia Laughlin Bloom, Senior Curator of American Art.
Alliyah Allen Tricia Laughlin Bloom The Aljira Archive Project

The Children’s Mural, 1983, Courtesy of Carl E. Hazlewood.
Inaugural Exhibition Flyer, 1983, Courtesy of Carl. E. Hazlewood.

09/22/2026

More Museum is even better together. 💚

Make NMOA part of your family’s year with a Family Membership for $80.

Enjoy year-round opportunities to discover art, science, and new experiences together, along with core member benefits and additional family perks.

This Member September, enjoy 13 months for just $80.

🔗 Explore Family Membership: tinyurl.com/mr2me5ph

09/21/2026

📰 Thank you The Newarker for shining a spotlight on the 🎥 Newark Black Film Festival 🎞️ , The NMOA has spent 52 years of bringing black cinema to the forefront! Thank you for spotlighting this years short film 🎞️ block which featured films from Jenevesque™ Media 🎬 (jen•ev•esk) the Atelier: The Story of Brownmill Company along with Operation New Jersey brought to us by What The Hell? & OmeProTV What The Hell?MysOmeProTVon 6. Spotlighting that New Jersey has long been a Mecca of great cinematic storytelling. NJ stories told by NJ Artists!

To read the full article please click the link in our linktree located under our bio. Special thank you to all of our Community Partners, Film Cast/Crew, NMOA Team Members, Sponsors & The NMOA Executive Director .funderburke.h for making this year’s festival possible!

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09/18/2026

🧵 Whether you’ve been quilting for years or have never picked up a needle, there’s a place for you at the table.

Next Friday, experience an afternoon of art, culture, creativity, and community at NMOA’s Siddi Style Quilting Bee.

Alongside members of the Princeton Sankofa Stitchers Modern Quilt Guild, discover the vibrant textile traditions of the Siddi community of Karnataka, India, see Siddi-inspired quilts up close, and learn a distinctive quilting technique firsthand.

Then, add your own stitch to the story. ✨ Choose your fabric, learn something new, and create a quilt piece to take home. You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute fabric to a collaborative quilt created by Siddi women.

Come solo. Bring your quilting crew. Bring a friend who’s never tried it. We’ll provide the materials, you bring your creativity and curiosity.

📅 Friday, September 25
🕧 12:30–3pm
🎟️ Free with Museum admission
🧵 Materials provided | Ages 16+

Experienced quilters, curious beginners, and everyone in between are welcome.

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/tdcuje4p

📷: Measuring a Quilt, Photo credit: Anitha N. Reddy and Siddi quilter

09/17/2026

There’s more to NMOA membership than unlimited admission. 💚

Members enjoy exhibition opening receptions, exclusive member events, priority registration and discounts on select programs, Museum Shop savings, Digital Exclusives, reciprocal admission days at Liberty Science Center, and more.

And that’s just the beginning.

This Member September, join or renew and enjoy 13 months of membership for the price of 12.

🔗 Discover more member benefits: https://tinyurl.com/4v7ax6ak