Arts and Culture

Museums & Arts Organizations

Art in the Atrium

Art in the Atrium, Inc. (ATA) is a non-profit, tax-exempt, Black-led arts organization that was founded in Morristown, New Jersey in 1991. Since its inception 30 years ago, ATA has annually exhibited four floors of African American fine art in the Atrium Gallery in Morristown, becoming the largest exhibit of its kind in the state. With a mission to celebrate Black excellence, support the careers and lives of Black fine artists, and create opportunities for emerging voices in Black art, ATA has done that and more.

phone: 973-540-0615
address: 10 Court Street, Morristown, NJ 07960                           


Boonton Arts

Boonton Arts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring the cultural, social and economic development of Boonton and surrounding areas through the power of art.

phone: 862-307-5919

address: 816 Main Street, Boonton, NJ 07960


Gallery at 14 Maple

In collaboration with the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, Morris Arts sponsors two juried art exhibits each year in this LEED-certified “green” space, located in the common areas on the 3rd floor of 14 Maple Ave., Morristown, NJ.

website: https://www.morrisarts.org/programs/art-galleries/14-maple/
phone: 973-285-5115
address: 14 Maple Ave, Suite 301, Morristown, NJ 07960


Madison Arts and Culture Alliance

The Madison Arts & Culture Alliance (MACA) is a coalition of arts organizations, cultural institutions, neighbors, colleagues and friends dedicated to encouraging collaborations among the wide-ranging cultural offerings in “the Rose City.”

website: http://www.madisonartsnj.org/


Madison Community Arts Center

With support from the Borough and Downtown Development Commission (DDC), the Madison Arts and Culture Alliance (MACA) has hired Eric Hafen as its Director of Arts and Events. One of Mr. Hafen’s primary duties will be scheduling arts and cultural events in the Madison Community Arts Center. 

Please reach out to him directly via email or by calling the Madison Community Arts Center at 973-593-3043.

website: https://www.rosenet.org/1093/Madison-Community-Arts-Center


Morris Arts

Morris Arts, located in Morristown, NJ, is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1973 dedicated building community through the arts. Using the arts to inspire, connect and engage, Morris Arts serves as a resource for Morris County with a special focus on arts programming in the schools and in the community, arts advocacy, and support of the Morris Area community of artists and arts organizations.

website: https://www.morrisarts.org/programs/art-galleries/14-maple/
phone: 973-285-5115
address: 14 Maple Ave, Suite 301, Morristown, NJ 07960


Morris Museum

The Morris Museum celebrates art, science, history, and the performing arts by providing engaging exhibitions and programs, all of which are designed to excite the mind and promote cultural interests. The Museum strives to educate, entertain, and inspire diverse audiences of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.

website: https://www.morrismuseum.org
phone: 973-971-3700
address: 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, NJ 07960

Historic Sites

Canal Society of New Jersey

The Society fosters the study of New Jersey’s two towpath canals, preserves and restores remains and artifacts, and educates the public.

website: http://canalsocietynj.org/
phone: 973-292-2755
address: Canal Society Museum, Waterloo Village, Stanhope, NJ 07874


Cooper Gristmill

Cooper Gristmill, located on 14 acres, was built in 1826 and is one of the remaining restored water-powered mills in New Jersey. It is listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places.

website: https://www.morrisparks.net/index.php/parks/cooper-gristmill
phone: 973-326-7645
address: 65 CR-513, Chester, NJ 07930


Crossroads of the American Revolution Association

The Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area encompasses approximately 2,155 square miles in New Jersey, including 212 municipalities in 14 counties.

website: http://revolutionarynj.org/
phone: 609-633-2060
address: 101 Barrack Street, Trenton, NJ 08608


Fosterfields Living Historical Farm

Experience farm living as it was done over 100 years ago at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm. At this 213.4-acre New Jersey and National Register Historic Site, you can enjoy many of the daily farm activities that took place in the 1920s.

website: https://www.morrisparks.net/index.php/parks/fosterfields
phone: 973-326-7645
address: 73 Kahdena Road, Morris Township, NJ 07960


Frelinghuysen Arboretum

The majestic 127.48acres of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum offer a serene place to relax, as well as to learn, explore, and celebrate. You can learn more about the Frelinghuysen Arboretum and view the significant program offerings at https://www.arboretumfriends.org/.

website: https://www.morrisparks.net/index.php/parks/frelinghuysen-arboretum
phone: 973-326-7627
address: 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960


Historic Speedwell

Discover the ‘Birthplace of the Telegraph’ and experience life during the early years of the Industrial Revolution and at the dawn of the new era of communications.

website: https://www.morrisparks.net/index.php/parks/historic-speedwell
phone: 973-285-6550
address: 333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960


Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum

The Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum displays an extensive collection of memorabilia, photographs, historical artifacts, and exhibits about the Lake and on the history and working of the Morris Canal.

website: http://lakehopatconghistory.com/
phone: 973-398-2616
address: Hopatcong State Park, Landing, NJ 07850


Macculloch Hall

In addition to collections of furniture, porcelain, objects related to the presidency of the United States, and antique carpets, the museum counts among its treasures the nation’s largest collection of original art by political cartoonist Thomas Nast (1840-1902).

website: http://www.maccullochhall.org/
phone: 973-538-2404
address: 45 Macculloch Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960 


Morris County Heritage Commission

The Morris County Heritage Commission facilitates understanding and preservation of Morris County’s diverse history by advising local historical groups, maintaining the Morris County Archives, and promoting awareness of the County’s heritage.

website: http://mchc.morriscountynj.gov
phone: 973-829-8117
address: Morris County Library, 30 East Hanover Avenue, Whippany, NJ 07981 


Morris County Historical Society at Acorn Hall

The mission of the Morris County Historical Society is to discover, preserve, communicate and promote the history of Morris County through exhibits, programs, and publications.

website: http://morriscountyhistory.org
phone: 973-267-3465
address: 68 Morris Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960 


Morris County Tourism Bureau

The Morris County Tourism Bureau (MCTB) is a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit destination marketing organization that positively affects the economy of Morris County by promoting the area’s exceptional historic, cultural and recreational opportunities by providing services to residents, business travelers and tourists.

website: https://morristourism.org/
phone: 973-631-5151
address: 6 Court St., Morristown, NJ 07960 


Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental army’s winter encampment of December 1779 to June 1780, where they survived through what would be the coldest winter on record.

website: https://www.nps.gov/morr/index.htm
phone: 973-539-2016 x210
address: Washington’s Headquarters Museum, 30 Washington Place, Morristown, NJ 07960 


Morristown and Morris Township Library

This historic library provides residents with reading materials, access to technology and continuing education, self-improvement, enjoyment and information.

website: https://mmtlibrary.org/
phone: 973-538-6161
address: 1 Miller Rd., Morristown, NJ 07960 


Mount Tabor Historical Society and Museum

This 1873 History House invites visitors to travel back to another era and see what it was like to spend a summer “camp meeting style” in Mount Tabor.

website: http://mounttabornj.org/
phone: 973-975-0001
address: 32 Trinity Place, Mt. Tabor, NJ 07878 


Museum of Early Trades and Crafts

METC has an extensive collection of early American artifacts including an 1840’s Washington Hand Press, early blacksmithing tools, bee smokers, cabinetry making tools, redware, textiles, and more.

website: https://metc.org/
phone: 973-377-2982
address: 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ 07940 


The Green at Morristown

The Green, a 2.5-acre public historic park in the heart of Morristown, hosts activities including the annual Festival on the Green and the Christmas Festival.

website: https://www.morristowngreen.com
phone: 973-539-4900
address: Downtown Morristown, NJ 07960 


The Schuyler Hamilton House

During the winter of 1779-80, the house served as the home for Dr. John Cochran, who was assigned to General Washington. Alexander Hamilton and Betsy Schuyler courted there before they were married.

website: http://www.njdar.org/schuyler-hamilton.html
phone: 973-267-4039
address: 5 Olyphant Place, Morristown, NJ 07960 


The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms

This 30-acre National Historic Landmark is the centerpiece of Gustav Stickley’s early 20th century country estate. The Museum also offers lectures, workshops, and numerous educational programs, plus two family days each year.

website: http://www.stickleymuseum.org/
phone: 973-540-0311
address: 2352 Route 10 West, Morris Plains, NJ 07950 


Whippany Railway Museum

The Whippany Railway Museum has been bringing to life the history of New Jersey’s railroads to the public since 1965.

website: http://www.whippanyrailwaymuseum.net/
phone: 973-887-8177
address: 1 Railroad Plaza, Whippany, NJ 07981 

Performing Arts

ARTS by the People

Our mission is to establish, operate, promote, and conduct educational programs, opportunities, classes, and session in the creative arts for the public, especially seniors and youth. We offer over 40 monthly classes and workshops at various locations and facilitate monthly art and literary events.

website: http://artsbythepeople.org/
phone: 973-703-5500
address: 14 Elm Street, Morristown, NJ 07960 


At the Tabernacle Concert Series

At The Tabernacle stages world-class folk/rock concert performances in its intimate, Victorian-era Tabernacle building. The historic wooden Tabernacle is our charismatic, extended octagon structure located in the center of Mt. Tabor, New Jersey.

website: http://www.atthetabernacle.com/
address: 26 Simpson Ave, Mt. Tabor, NJ 07878 


Barn Theater

A theater dating from 1928, The Barn puts on 5 plays and musicals per season, as well as hosting special events.

website: http://www.barntheatre.org/
phone: 973-334-9320
address: 32 Skyline Drive, Montville, NJ 07045 


Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey

The Orchestra presents a wide variety of exciting classical music at affordable prices to the residents of New Jersey.

website: https://baroqueorchestra.org/
phone: 973-366-8922
address: 531 Herrick Drive, Dover, NJ 07801


Bickford Theatre (at Morris Museum)

Bickford Theatre is a professional theatre that produces plays, presents jazz and special concerts along with year-round children’s theatre, and classes in the performing arts for children to adults.

website: https://morrismuseum.org/performance-and-film
phone: 973-971-3706
address: 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, NJ 07960 


Brundage Park Playhouse

Brundage Park Playhouse offers affordable, quality entertainment to its patrons, including plays, musicals, and classes.

website: http://www.brundageparkplayhouse.org/
phone: 973-989-7092
address: 2 Bungalow Lane, Randolph, NJ 07869 


Centenary Stage Company

Centenary Stage Company is northwest New Jersey’s premiere regional theater. It is the goal of Centenary Stage Company to make the arts accessible to all walks of our regional community and beyond.

website: http://centenarystageco.org/
phone: 908-979-0900
address: 715 Grand Ave, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 


Chatham Community Players

The Chatham Community Players have been entertaining residents of Morris County and the surrounding area since 1922.

website: http://chathamplayers.org/
phone: 973-635-7363
address: 23 North Passaic Ave, Chatham, NJ 07928-2525 


Chester Theatre Group

For more than 50 years, the Chester Theatre Group performs diverse productions at the Black River Playhouse.

website: https://www.chestertheatregroup.org/
phone: 908-879-7304
address: 54 Grove Street, Chester, NJ 07930 


Dover Little Theatre

Dover Little Theatre isa charming, intimate, 100 seat theater that produces five mainstage productions per season.

phone: 973-328-9202
address: 69 Elliott Street, Dover NJ 07801 


First Night Morris County

First Night® Morris County, an alcohol-free New Year’s Eve celebration of arts and culture, features more than 200 artists in over 80 performances at 24 venues throughout Morristown ranging from dance and comedy to music and children’s performers.

website: https://firstnightmorris.org/

phone: 973-455-0708

address: Downtown Morristown, NJ 07960 


Folk Project

The Folk Project is New Jersey’s leading acoustic music and dance organization. Member volunteers have been showcasing acoustic and traditional music in North Jersey for over 30 years.

website: http://www.folkproject.org/
phone: 973-335-9489
address: 21 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown, NJ 07960 


Hanover Wind Symphony

An all-volunteer, nonprofit organization, the Hanover Wind Symphony presents an array of engaging concerts throughout the year, many of them free of charge.

website: http://hanoverwinds.org/
phone: 973-263-2683 


Harmonium Choral Society

Harmonium performs a diverse repertoire of choral music at a high artistic level, and advances the choral arts through education, commissions, and community partnerships.

website: http://www.harmonium.org/
phone: 973-538-6969 


Masterwork Chorus

Masterwork Chorus is an auditioned chorus of approximately 100 voices, dedicated to enriching and supporting the cultural life of the community through high-quality choral performances.

website: http://www.masterwork.org/
phone: 973-692-6051 


Mayo Performing Arts Center

Now in its 22nd season, the Mayo Performing Arts Center has become one of New Jersey’s preeminent arts and cultural organizations and now hosts more than 200 performances to more than 200,000 patrons every year.

website: https://www.mayoarts.org/
phone: 973-539-8008
address: 100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960 


Morris Choral Society

The Morris Choral Society has a twofold purpose: To make available to all residents of the Morris area varied choral musical programs and to give residents an opportunity to perform in the choral organization.

website: http://morrischoralsociety.org/
phone: 973-267-9833 


Morris Music Men

The Morris Music Men have been treating Northern New Jersey audiences to the uniquely American form of vocal music known as barbershop harmony since the late 1950s.

website: http://www.morrismusicmen.org/
phone: 877-808-8697
address: 300 Shunpike Road, Chatham, NJ 07928 


New Jersey Jazz Society

Founded in 1972, the Society is run by a board of directors who meet monthly to conduct the business of staging our music festivals, awarding scholarships to deserving New Jersey college jazz studies students, conducting the Generations of Jazz programs in local school systems, and inducting pioneers and legends of jazz into the American Jazz Hall of Fame.

website: http://www.njjs.org/ 


Opera at Florham

Opera at Florham presents professional vocalists in recital, concert and competition from Opera to American Songbook. We believe Opera is for everyone, and provide low cost, high quality events for the community.

website: http://operaatflorham.org/
phone: 973-443-8620
address: 285 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940 


Pax Amicus Castle Theatre

Pax Amicus is a not-for profit, cultural-educational foundation featuring the Castle Shakespeare Repertory, Magical Caravan Players, and other theater groups.

website: http://paxamicus.com/
phone: 973-691-2100
address: 23 Lake Shore Road, Budd Lake, NJ 07828 


Skylands Songwriters Guild

The Guild seeks to provide an open and supportive atmosphere for aspiring amateurs through accomplished professionals. It hosts learning and sharing events such as Open Mics, coffeehouses, songcraft workshops, and seminars, as well as showcases and festivals for performances.

website: https://skylandssongwriters.org 


Solid Brass

For over 15 years, SOLID BRASS has been recognized by audiences and critics alike as one of the premier brass ensembles in America.

website: http://solidbrass.com/
phone: 973-635-1854 


The Growing Stage

The Growing Stage-The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey is a non-profit professional performing arts center dedicated to theatre for young audiences.

website: http://www.growingstage.com/
phone: 973-347-4946
address: The Historic Palace Theatre, Route 183, 7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong, NJ 07857 


The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is the state’s largest professional theatre company dedicated to the presentation of Shakespeare’s canon and other classic dramatic entertainments for the cultural enrichment of the community.

website: http://www.shakespearenj.org/
phone: 973-408-5600
address: 36 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940 


Women’s Theater at Parsippany Playhouse

The Women’s Theater is dedicated to development, promotion and inclusion of women in all aspects of theatre production.

website: http://womenstheater.org/
phone: 973-335-3038
address: 1130 Knoll Road, Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034