The Metlar/Bodine House Museum

The Metlar/Bodine House Museum The Metlar-Bodine House, circa 1728, is listed on both the State and National Registers of Historic Sites.

Since 1979 it has served as Piscataway Township’s Historical and Cultural Museum. Video Tour: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXDmMqqE7ek The Fellowship for Metlar House is a 501(c)(3) foundation. Its Board of Trustees works closely with Piscataway Township to support it historical and cultural museum primarily through a vigorous fundraising program. This program includes proceeds from events, the

Dutch Door Gift Shop, programs, workshops, tour fees, matching grant initiatives, membership drives and major fundraising campaigns – board members chairing committees for each. The Board chair and vice chair hire and fire staff, the Executive Director’s approval linked to Piscataway Township’s Mayor and Council endorsement. The Board of Trustees has final approval on staff’s long range planning and program ideas, collection acquisitions and deaccessioning suggestions, historic property management, restoration and collection conservation projects, consultant hires, exhibit development and costs, facility issues (such as interior repairs) and office management needs. All restoration and rehabilitation plans are discussed with the township by the board, and the township seeks board advice about building and site needs which they fund.

Join us Saturday, May 16th for this great event! Looking forward to seeing everybody there!
05/09/2026

Join us Saturday, May 16th for this great event! Looking forward to seeing everybody there!

A new addition to the historical society of Piscataway!!Dan Surman President
04/14/2026

A new addition to the historical society of Piscataway!!

Dan Surman
President

How exciting to be featured!
02/02/2026

How exciting to be featured!

12/13/2025

Due to inclement weather, we will be canceling our open house this weekend. Please join us for future events! If you are looking to have a tour, please reach out and we can accommodate.

12/07/2025

Mayor Brian C. Wahler thanked the wonderful volunteers at the Metlar-Bodine House Museum at the first of its two holiday open houses today.

Enjoy another visit to the Metlar-Bodine House Museum on Sunday, December 14th from Noon-4 p.m. with a guided tour or a self-guided architectural tour. See an 18th century craft workshop, visit the Dutch Door Gift Shop and treat yourself to refreshments. Admission is free. For more information, please call (732) 463-8363.

Will you be joining us this weekend? Hope to see you for the festivities!
12/04/2025

Will you be joining us this weekend? Hope to see you for the festivities!

Address

1281 River Road
Piscataway, NJ
08854

Telephone

(732) 463-8363

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