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Open Wednesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more than 200 years Morven has played a role in the history of New Jersey and the nation. Originally part of a 5,500-acre tract purchased from William Penn in 1701 by the Stockton family, it is the home of Richard Stockton, a Signer of the Declaration of Independence. As well as serving as a Stockton homestead for several generations into the 20th century, Morven was home to the families of Robert Wood "The General" Johnson Jr., and eventually five New Jersey governors, three generations of enslaved families, respective domestic workers, and staff. Morven Museum & Garden showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Garden State through regular exhibitions, educational programs, and special events.

There was a full house for last night’s panel discussion on the life of Declaration of Independence signer John Withersp...
10/16/2026

There was a full house for last night’s panel discussion on the life of Declaration of Independence signer John Witherspoon and how he is remembered and memorialized.

Many thanks to Princeton Federal Credit Union for sponsoring the evening, to our wonderful moderator Shawn Maxam, and to our esteemed panelists— Dr. Gordon S. Mikoski, Dr. Peter Wirzbicki, Principal Jason Burr, & Dr. Katie Dineen.

We hope the program sparked dialogue and continued conversations around Witherspoon's legacy in Princeton.

🍂 Sign up for October tours and talks at Morven! For details, click here: bit.ly/3UfcjO4
10/08/2026

🍂 Sign up for October tours and talks at Morven!
For details, click here: bit.ly/3UfcjO4

Before you come to Princeton 1776 Fest tomorrow, get a rare look inside the historic Faculty Room of Princeton Universit...
10/02/2026

Before you come to Princeton 1776 Fest tomorrow, get a rare look inside the historic Faculty Room of Princeton University's Nassau Hall! The University is hosting an open house from 10 am-3 pm on October 3.

Among the many fascinating things to note is that the Continental Congress met in Nassau Hall from June to November 1783, when Princeton briefly served as the nation's capital.

09/30/2026

Only at Princeton 1776 Fest this weekend: get your hands on Triumph Brewing Company of Princeton's limited edition Triumph ʼ76 Ale, created especially for the occasion!

As an ale, the b**r has British roots, and was designed with a 7.6% ABV from a blend of Liberty, Centennial, and Triumph hops. It will be on draft while supplies last!

🍺for ages 21+
📅 Sat, Oct 3 (rain date: Sun, Oct 4)
🕛 12-3 pm
🎟️ FREE for kids ages 12 & under, + active military or veterans (with ID). $15 general admission (save $5 if you buy in advance!)

For details click here: bit.ly/3TbROl5

Presented by the Princeton Battlefield Society, Historical Society of Princeton, the Princeton Chapter of the DAR, and Morven Museum & Garden.

Get ready for “Princeton 1776 Fest” at Morven! This one-of-a-kind event lets you explore what everyday life was like in ...
09/28/2026

Get ready for “Princeton 1776 Fest” at Morven! This one-of-a-kind event lets you explore what everyday life was like in revolutionary Princeton. Enjoy games, demonstrations, costumed reenactors, hands-on activities, food, live music, and more.

📅 Sat, Oct 3 (rain date: Sun, Oct 4)
🕛 12-3 pm
🎟️ FREE for kids ages 12 & under, + active military or veterans (with ID). $15 general admission (save $5 if you buy in advance!)

Click here for details: bit.ly/4iYCrHb

Presented by the Princeton Battlefield Society, Historical Society of Princeton, the Princeton Chapter of the DAR, and Morven Museum & Garden.

We recently welcomed our Boudinot Society for a special evening offering some of Morven’s closest advocates a first look...
09/24/2026

We recently welcomed our Boudinot Society for a special evening offering some of Morven’s closest advocates a first look at the exciting improvements taking place across our historic property and gardens.

There was plenty to share! Recent updates include improved accessible pathways, new property-wide lighting, expanded Wi-Fi and security enhancements, a brand-new flagpole, and the unveiling of our new Poesiomat—Morven is only the second place in the United States with a Poesiomat–bringing music, poetry, and voices from Morven’s past and present to our gardens!

These advancements are made possible by the generosity and commitment of our incredible community of members, donors, sponsors, partners, and friends. We are deeply grateful for the support that allows Morven to continue caring for this National Historic Landmark while investing in its future.

Together, these improvements are helping us make Morven more accessible, welcoming, engaging, and connected for everyone who visits.

Come see what's new for yourself!

TONIGHT! An exciting (FREE!) evening of art and art-making with the Re-Visioning America initiative. The seven participa...
09/24/2026

TONIGHT! An exciting (FREE!) evening of art and art-making with the Re-Visioning America initiative. The seven participating galleries and museums in Princeton are hosting open houses. Don’t miss this opportunity to chat with curators and connect with other art-lovers!

Drop-in to one or as many as you can:
Art@Bainbridge: 158 Nassau Street
Arts Council of Princeton: 102 Witherspoon Street
Dohm Alley, curated by the Historical Society of Princeton: 100 Nassau Street
Morven Museum & Garden: 55 Stockton Street
Princeton Public Library: 65 Witherspoon Street
Princeton University Art Museum: Princeton University’s campus
Spring Street Mural: 39 Witherspoon Street (Located on the side of Village Silver)

Learn more about Re-Visioning America and the event here: bit.ly/4hjjHQ0

Image: The Get Together, 2005. Carmen Cartiness Johnson (b. 1954). Color lithograph on Somerset paper. Collection Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.

“Voices in Print: New Jersey Black Women Printmakers Shaping the American Narrative” is officially open in Morven’s Stoc...
09/04/2026

“Voices in Print: New Jersey Black Women Printmakers Shaping the American Narrative” is officially open in Morven’s Stockton Education Center! Curators Judith K. Brodsky and Rhinold L. Ponder, artist Nette Forné Thomas, our Re-Visioning America partners, and other honored guests joined us for a reception last night to celebrate this stunning exhibition.

Thank you to everyone who came out!

We have a new addition to the garden, and it bloomed for the first time yesterday! This is a Franklin Tree (Franklinia a...
09/01/2026

We have a new addition to the garden, and it bloomed for the first time yesterday! This is a Franklin Tree (Franklinia alatamaha), named, yes, for Benjamin Franklin by his botanist friend John Bartram, Jr.

John and his brother William built the first botanical garden in America- Bartram's Garden in Philadelphia, which you can still visit today. It was there that William planted the seeds he collected for the Franklin Tree. It’s thought that the trees became extinct in the wild in the early 1800s; all known specimens today- including Morven’s- descend from the ones in Bartram’s Garden.

Tomorrow is our final Twilight Garden Tour of the year (just in case the weather doesn’t play along, the rain date is Tu...
08/31/2026

Tomorrow is our final Twilight Garden Tour of the year (just in case the weather doesn’t play along, the rain date is Tuesday, September 15). Learn about the historic grounds from our horticulturists and enjoy the blooms in these last days of summer.

The tour starts at 5:30 pm and ends with light refreshments on the pool house porch. Tickets are $20 - Morven Members save $5. Reserve your spot here: bit.ly/4ygx5ve

Address

55 Stockton St
Princeton, NJ
08540

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+16099248144

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