On February 9th, 1925, the Paterson Free Public Library Board of Trustees made a motion that created the Paterson Museum. In the 100 years since that meeting, the Museum has developed and changed with its City. Beginning with temporary displays in the assembly room at...

This virtual exhibit is the result of a collaboration between the China National Silk Museum, the Center for Chinese Art of William Paterson University and the Paterson Museum. Incorporating 84 artifacts from 41 museums in 15 countries, the exhibition details the origin, development and transmission...