Oct 12
Reception:
Unveiling of the Newly Restored John Holland Silk Tapestry. Join us at 6:30 pm, when we officially unveil the newly restored silk tapestry presented to John Phillip Holland, inventor of the modern submarine, by Emperor Meiji of Japan (1852-1912). Be one of the first to see this item on view for the first time since 1954. Light refreshments will be served following the ceremony. Free and open to the public
Oct 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 6:30pm.
Oct 23, 2023 – April 26, 2024
Exhibition:
Powering the World from Paterson, New Jersey: The Okonite Company. Founded in 1878, the Okonite Company opened its plant in Paterson, New Jersey in 1924. For the last one hundred years, the Paterson plant, located at 959 Market Street, has been producing insulated electrical cable for applications all over the world. Okonite cables transmit power underground up to 345,000 volts for our nation’s utilities. They even connect Liberty Island to light the Statue of Liberty’s torch. Today, Okonite is one of the last manufacturing enterprises left in the city. Visit the Paterson Museum and learn more about this Paterson-based industry and its hundred years of making history.
Nov 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 6:30pm.
Dec 9
Program:
Voyage through the Solar System. Join us between 10am and 3pm for an interactive and educational experience that the whole family will enjoy! Activities, presentations and visit P-Tech’s portable planetarium to gaze at the stars. Check out our schedule for the times of the planetarium shows and presentations. Lots of great take home activities and give away items will be provided. This program is in-person. Free and open to the public. Click here to learn more
Dec 28
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.
Jan 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 6:30pm.
Feb 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 6:30pm.
Feb 16
Program:
Craig Redmond 26th Annual Free Drum Clinic and Music Workshop. Drum clinic weekend kicks off. Call (973) 223-2609 for more information.
Feb 17
Program:
Craig Redmond 26th Annual Free Drum Clinic and Music Workshop. Starting at 10am, hands on drum workshops. 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.
Feb 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.
March 3
Program:
Casting Shadows: Learning about the Eclipse. On April 8th, 2024, parts of North America will experience a total solar eclipse. The Paterson Museum is teaming up with the P-Tech Planetarium, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and the Hamilton Partnership for Paterson, to get families ready to enjoy the eclipse. Participate in activities, presentations and visit P-Tech’s portable planetarium to learn all of the science behind why and how an eclipse happens and get helpful tips on how you and your family can view it safely. In-person. Free Admission. 10am-3pm.
March 14
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 6:30pm
March 28
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.
April 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 6:30pm.
April 25
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 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 6:30pm.
May 23
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 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.
June 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 6:30pm.