New Jersey Historical Society
Facility · New Jersey ·
Managed by the Smithsonian Institution Affiliations Program
- 34 ft
- Elevation
Founded in 1845 and located in Newark since 1848, the New Jersey Historical Society (NJHS) is the oldest cultural institution in the state. Since its inception NJHS has collected, preserved, and interpreted the history of the state of New Jersey.Today, NJHS is a statewide, private, nonprofit historical museum, library, and archives dedicated to exhibitions, publications and programming that examine what it means to live and work in New Jersey, what contributes to New Jersey's distinct identity, and what are the unique contributions New Jerseyans make to the region and the country.
Getting there
40.73890, -74.16890 · 40°44'20.0"N 74°10'8.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 87°F in Jul, down to 39°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 39 | 42 | 50 | 62 | 72 | 82 | 87 | 85 | 78 | 66 | 54 | 44 |
| Low °F | 25 | 26 | 33 | 43 | 54 | 63 | 69 | 67 | 60 | 48 | 38 | 31 |
| Precip in | 3.7 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 4.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about New Jersey Historical Society
- Can you reserve a site at New Jersey Historical Society?
- No. New Jersey Historical Society is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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