Feb 10-Feb 2026
Exhibition:
100 Hundred Artifacts for 100 Years. The Paterson Museum was formed on February 9th, 1925. In honor of this milestone birthday, we have highlighted 100 artifacts that play an important part in our story as a museum.
Feb 13
Meeting:
North Jersey Mineralogical Society. Monthly meeting which includes a social and sale hour and a lecture. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 6:30 pm.
Feb 14
Program:
Craig Redmond 28th Annual Free Drum Clinic Workshop. Auditions for the annual drum clinic, from 6pm- 8pm. Great for all ages. Call (973) 223-2609 for more information. Free admission.
Feb 15
Program:
Craig Redmond 28th Annual Free Drum Clinic Workshop.Doors open at 10am, hands on drum workshops begin at 11am. You can jump on a drum and join in, or just enjoy the music. Great for all ages. Call (973) 223-2609 for more information. Free admission.
Feb 22
Program:
BAWDI’s Annual Mother Language Day Celebration. Join the members of the Bangladeshi American Women’s Development Initiative as they celebrate Mother Language Day. This year’s program theme is Liberation & Resistance through Music. 2pm-4pm This event is free and open to the public.
Feb 27
Program:
Power of Words: Paterson Poetry Past and Present.Join Word Seed Inc. and the Paterson Museum for Power of Words, a Paterson poetry experience. Beginning at 6:30pm, the evening will include featured poets and open mic opportunities.
Feb 28
Performance:
Jazz Meets Poetry, Honoring Amiri Baraka. Join TC the 3rd & Friends for a free concert at Museum to celebrate Black History Month. Join us as Paterson New Jersey’s own Jazz Vocalist TC THE 3RD, alongside Leopoldo Fleming on Percussion, Curtis Lundy on Bass Marcus Periani on Acoustic Piano and John Iannuzzi on Drums celebrate through music. The concert begins at 2pm. The program is free and open to the public.
March 13
Meeting:
North Jersey Mineralogical Society. Monthly meeting which includes a social and sale hour and a lecture. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 6:30 pm.
March 18
Virtual Program:
The Wright Way: The Wright Aeronautical Corporation in Paterson, New Jersey, 1920 – 1946. Since 1903, when Orville and Wilbur made history in their flying machine, Wright has been the first name in flight. The business that they established in 1909, reorganized as the Wright Aeronautical Corporation and moved its operations to Paterson in 1920. This program will introduce the company, discussing many of the activities and products that made the Golden Age of Aviation possible. This program is the first in a three part series focusing on the history of Wright Aeronautical Corporation in Paterson. For more information on the program, or to register for the Zoom link, please email hgarside@patersonnj.gov
March 27
Program:
Power of Words: Paterson Poetry Past and Present.Join Word Seed Inc. and the Paterson Museum for Power of Words, a Paterson poetry experience. Beginning at 6:30pm, the evening will include featured poets and open mic opportunities.
March 29
Reception:
100 Artifacts for 100 Years. Join us at the Museum as we celebrate our 100th anniversary. Program will begin with remarks by Director DeStefano and representatives of the Paterson Free Public Library at 1 pm.
April 8
Virtual Program:
The Wright Way: Powering the Golden Age of Aviation, 1920 – 1946. Since 1903, when Orville and Wilbur made history in their flying machine, Wright has been the first name in flight. The business that they established in 1909, reorganized as the Wright Aeronautical Corporation and moved its operations to Paterson in 1920. This program will examine aviators and the records they set. Whether it was an altitude, speed or endurance record, it was usually accomplished in a plane powered by an engine manufactured at Wright Aero. This program is the second in a three part series focusing on the history of Wright Aeronautical Corporation in Paterson. For more information on the program, or to register for the Zoom link, please email hgarside@patersonnj.gov
April 10
Meeting:
North Jersey Mineralogical Society. Monthly meeting which includes a social and sale hour and a lecture. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 6:30 pm.
April 24
Program:
Power of Words: Paterson Poetry Past and Present. Join Word Seed Inc. and the Paterson Museum for Power of Words, a Paterson poetry experience. Beginning at 6:30pm, the evening will include featured poets and open mic opportunities.
May 8
Meeting:
North Jersey Mineralogical Society. Monthly meeting which includes a social and sale hour and a lecture. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 6:30 pm.
May 21
Virtual Program:
100 Artifacts for 100 Years- Part 1. On February 9th, 1925, the Paterson Free Public Library Board of Trustees made a motion that created the Paterson Museum. In honor of our centennial, the Museum has selected 100 artifacts to represent this milestone. Join Museum Director Giacomo DeStefano and Museum Curator Heather Garside as they introduce you to the first twenty artifacts on the list. They will provide history of the artifacts, as well as anecdotes and stories about the people related to them. This program is the first of a five part series related to the Museum’s centennial celebrations. For more information on the program, or to register for the Zoom link, please email hgarside@patersonnj.gov
May 22
Program:
Power of Words: Paterson Poetry Past and Present. Join Word Seed Inc. and the Paterson Museum for Power of Words, a Paterson poetry experience. Beginning at 6:30pm, the evening will include featured poets and open mic opportunities.
June 3
Virtual Program:
The Wright Way: Wright’s Employees at Work and Play.Since 1903, when Orville and Wilbur made history in their flying machine, Wright has been the first name in flight. The business that they established in 1909, reorganized as the Wright Aeronautical Corporation and moved its operations to Paterson in 1920. This program will take a closer look at the people who worked at Wright’s. From management to line production, we will look at what it was like to work in Wrights. The program will also include many of the company’s clubs and teams, which helped to create a sense of community within the company. This program is the third in a three part series focusing on the history of Wright Aeronautical Corporation in Paterson. For more information on the program, or to register for the Zoom link, please email hgarside@patersonnj.gov
June 12
Meeting:
North Jersey Mineralogical Society. Monthly meeting which includes a social and sale hour and a lecture. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 6:30 pm.
June 14
Program:
From Paterson to the Planets: A Stellar Family Adventure. Join P-Tech Planetarium, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and the Hamilton Partnership for Paterson at the Museum between 10am and 3pm as we blast off into the solar system for an interactive and educational experience that the whole family will enjoy! Participate in STEM activities and visit P-Tech’s portable planetarium. Solar System Ambassador Michael Greene will be presenting A Voyage Through the Solar System at 11am and 2pm. Admission to both the activities and the museum are free, and the public is cordially invited to attend. This program is recommended for children 4-10 years but all ages and abilities are welcome.m.
June 18
Virtual Program:
100 Artifacts for 100 Years- Part 2. On February 9th, 1925, the Paterson Free Public Library Board of Trustees made a motion that created the Paterson Museum. In honor of our centennial, the Museum has selected 100 artifacts to represent this milestone. Join Museum Director Giacomo DeStefano and Museum Curator Heather Garside as they introduce you to twenty artifacts on the list. They will provide history of the artifacts, as well as anecdotes and stories about the people related to them. This program is the first of a five part series related to the Museum’s centennial celebrations. For more information on the program, or to register for the Zoom link, please email hgarside@patersonnj.gov
Sept 9
Virtual Program:
100 Artifacts for 100 Years- Part 3. On February 9th, 1925, the Paterson Free Public Library Board of Trustees made a motion that created the Paterson Museum. In honor of our centennial, the Museum has selected 100 artifacts to represent this milestone. Join Museum Director Giacomo DeStefano and Museum Curator Heather Garside as they introduce you to twenty artifacts on the list. They will provide history of the artifacts, as well as anecdotes and stories about the people related to them. This program is the first of a five part series related to the Museum’s centennial celebrations. For more information on the program, or to register for the Zoom link, please email hgarside@patersonnj.gov
Sept 11
Meeting:
North Jersey Mineralogical Society. Monthly meeting which includes a social and sale hour and a lecture. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 6:30 pm.
Oct 9
Meeting:
North Jersey Mineralogical Society. Monthly meeting which includes a social and sale hour and a lecture. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 6:30 pm.
Nov 13
Meeting:
North Jersey Mineralogical Society. Monthly meeting which includes a social and sale hour and a lecture. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 6:30 pm.
Nov 18
Virtual Program:
100 Artifacts for 100 Years- Part 4. On February 9th, 1925, the Paterson Free Public Library Board of Trustees made a motion that created the Paterson Museum. In honor of our centennial, the Museum has selected 100 artifacts to represent this milestone. Join Museum Director Giacomo DeStefano and Museum Curator Heather Garside as they introduce you to twenty artifacts on the list. They will provide history of the artifacts, as well as anecdotes and stories about the people related to them. This program is the first of a five part series related to the Museum’s centennial celebrations. For more information on the program, or to register for the Zoom link, please email hgarside@patersonnj.gov
Jan 8
Meeting:
North Jersey Mineralogical Society. Monthly meeting which includes a social and sale hour and a lecture. Free and open to the public. The meeting begins at 6:30 pm.
Feb 10
Virtual Program:
100 Artifacts for 100 Years- Part 5. On February 9th, 1925, the Paterson Free Public Library Board of Trustees made a motion that created the Paterson Museum. In honor of our centennial, the Museum has selected 100 artifacts to represent this milestone. Join Museum Director Giacomo DeStefano and Museum Curator Heather Garside as they introduce you to the last twenty artifacts on the list. They will provide history of the artifacts, as well as anecdotes and stories about the people related to them. This program is the first of a five part series related to the Museum’s centennial celebrations. For more information on the program, or to register for the Zoom link, please email hgarside@patersonnj.gov