The Newark Museum of Art is an art and science museum in Newark’s Downtown/Arts District, with collections spanning American, global and classical art. Its regular schedule, admission prices and historic campus can help you plan a visit around the galleries and surrounding neighborhood.
- Location: 49 Washington Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102
- Regular hours: Thursday through Sunday, 12–5pm
- General admission: $10 for adults; $8 for children, seniors 65+, teachers and students with valid IDs
- Transit: Newark Light Rail’s Washington Street stop is five blocks from the museum
What are the Newark Museum hours and ticket prices?
The Newark Museum of Art is regularly open Thursday through Sunday from 12–5pm, with general admission priced by visitor category.
Admission is $10 for adults and $8 for children, seniors 65 and older, teachers, and students with valid IDs. Museum members, children age 2 and younger, Newark residents, active-duty military, veterans and their families, students at Newark colleges and universities with valid IDs, and care partners accompanying visitors with disabilities enter free. Planetarium tickets are $10.
The museum’s regular public closure days are New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Groups of 10 or more need reservations; groups of 20 or more may be asked to stagger entry times. Hours and prices can change, so check the official site before you go.
What can you see at the Newark Museum?
The museum’s collection areas cover art from several regions and periods, alongside science.
Collection areas include American Art, Arts of the Americas, Arts of Global Africa, Arts of Global Asia, Classical Arts, Decorative Arts and Science. You can use these categories to shape a visit around the subjects you want to spend time with, rather than trying to cover every area in one pass.
The museum was founded in 1909. Its campus includes the National Historic Landmark Ballantine House, built in 1885, Ward Carriage House from 1860, Old Stone School House from 1784, Dreyfuss Memorial Garden and Dreyfuss Planetarium, which dates to 1954.
How do you get to the Newark Museum of Art?
The museum is at 49 Washington Street, near the Central and Washington Street intersection.
NJ Transit trains serve Newark Penn Station and Broad Street Station, while PATH trains serve Newark Penn Station. From Newark Penn Station, take a Newark Light Rail train bound for Grove Street to the Washington Street stop; the museum is five blocks away.
For more context on local routes, the Newark public transport and subway guide explains how the network works.
Hahne & Co Garage, at 25 New Street, is open daily from 6am to 9pm. Parking costs up to $25, with a $13 rate when pre-booked online. Metered street parking is available Monday through Saturday from 9am to 6pm at $1 per hour, with a two-hour maximum; it is free on Sundays and after 6pm Monday through Saturday.
The campus is fully ADA-compliant, with elevator access to all galleries and levels, plus wheelchair-accessible and gender-neutral restrooms. Manual wheelchairs and portable stools are available free in the Welcome Center on a first-come, first-served basis. Backpacks must go in Coat Check, and food and drink are permitted only in designated areas, not in galleries.
How much time should you allow for a Newark museum visit?
Plan your visit around the museum’s afternoon opening window and choose collection areas in advance.
With galleries, science collections, historic buildings and a planetarium on campus, you can prioritize the areas that matter most to your schedule. The museum’s café and shop are open Thursday through Sunday from 12–5pm. A one-day Newark itinerary from downtown to the museum can help you connect the visit with other stops in the city.
The museum allows non-commercial photography except where indicated; flash, tripods and selfie sticks are not allowed.
The Newark Museum of Art is about 2.5 miles from Mojoy Homesuites, a Newark guesthouse with rooms available to book.
FAQs
Where is the Newark Museum of Art?
It is at 49 Washington Street in Newark’s Downtown/Arts District, New Jersey 07102.
Is admission free for Newark residents?
Yes. Newark residents are among the groups admitted free.
Can you bring a backpack into the galleries?
Backpacks must be left in Coat Check. Food and drink are allowed only in designated areas, not in galleries.
Does the museum have wheelchair access?
Yes. All galleries and levels are elevator-accessible, and manual wheelchairs are available free in the Welcome Center on a first-come, first-served basis.