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The Morris Museum at 6 Normandy Heights Road in Morristown is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM, and general admission is $15. It is one of the best family outings in Morris County, with model trains, mechanical music machines, rocks and minerals, a hands-on invention lab for kids and a live performance space, the Bickford Theatre, all under one roof with free parking.
Here is everything our team thinks you need to know before you go: hours, ticket prices, free and discounted days, what to see, parking and directions.
Morris Museum Hours
- Wednesday to Sunday: 11 AM to 5 PM
- Monday and Tuesday: Closed
- First Tuesday of every month: Open to museum members only, 11 AM to 2 PM
The museum is closed on New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. That means it is closed on Thursday, November 26 for Thanksgiving and on December 24 and 25. Always check the official visit page before you head out around a holiday.
Morris Museum Tickets and Prices
- General admission: $15
- Students under 25 with ID, and kids ages 3 to 17: $10
- Children 2 and under: Free
- Active military plus up to 5 family members: Free
- Museum members: Free
- Groups of 10 or more adults: $10 each
You can buy tickets in advance or at the door. Tickets are good only for the date you pick, and there is a $3 handling fee per ticket.
Free and discounted ways to visit
The Morris Museum takes part in Bank of America’s Museums on Us program. Bank of America cardholders get one free general admission on the first full weekend of every month by showing their card. If you live nearby and plan to go a few times a year, a museum membership covers admission and adds the members-only first Tuesday hours.
What to See at the Morris Museum
The Guinness Collection of Mechanical Music and Automata
The museum’s signature collection is the Murtogh D. Guinness Collection, a permanent gallery of antique music boxes, mechanical musical instruments and moving automata. It is the piece of the museum people talk about most, and it is a real draw for adults who would not normally plan a museum day.
Mega Model Train Gallery
The Mega Model Train Gallery is the stop most kids will drag you back to. It is a permanent exhibit, so it is always there no matter which special shows are running.
Earth Science Gallery
The permanent Earth Science Gallery covers rocks, minerals and crystals, including striking amethyst specimens.
Spark!Lab for kids
Spark!Lab is the museum’s hands-on invention space, where kids build, tinker and test ideas. It runs Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 4 PM, so plan your visit inside that window if you have little ones.
Changing exhibitions and the outdoor grounds
The museum rotates art and history exhibitions through the year, and in 2026 it turned its 8-acre campus into an outdoor sculpture gallery for the New Jersey Arts Annual. Shows change often, so check the museum’s current listings for what is on view the day you go. Download the free Bloomberg Connects app before your visit for maps and gallery guides on your phone.
The Bickford Theatre at the Morris Museum
The Bickford Theatre is the museum’s in-house performance space, hosting concerts, jazz, theater and family shows throughout the year. This weekend, for example, the Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey brings A Viennese November Fest to the museum on November 14 and 15. Shows are ticketed separately from museum admission, so buy both if you want to make a full afternoon of it.
Parking and Directions
Parking at the Morris Museum is free, right on site. The address is 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, NJ 07960, at the corner of Normandy Heights Road and Columbia Turnpike.
- From I-287 South: Take exit 35, turn left onto Route 124 East (Madison Avenue), then left at the third light onto Normandy Heights Road. The entrance is the first driveway on the left after Columbia Turnpike.
- From I-287 North: Take exit 36A, turn right onto Morris Avenue, bear right onto Columbia Turnpike, then left at the first light onto Normandy Heights Road. The museum is immediately on the left.
- By train: NJ Transit’s Morris and Essex Line runs to the Morristown station, about two miles away. The museum recommends a short car ride from the station.
Full turn-by-turn directions, including from Route 24 and Route 78, are on the museum’s directions page.
Tips for Visiting
- Plan for about two to three hours if you want to see the trains, the Guinness Collection and the current exhibitions without rushing.
- Go between noon and 4 PM if Spark!Lab is on your list.
- Remember it is closed Monday and Tuesday, which trips up a lot of first-time visitors.
- The museum shop is a good stop for gifts during the holiday season.
Making a day of it in Morristown? Pair the museum with a show at the Mayo Performing Arts Center, or see more of our favorites in the best museums in Morris County.
Morris Museum FAQ
How much does the Morris Museum cost?
General admission is $15. Students under 25 with ID and kids ages 3 to 17 pay $10, and children 2 and under, members, and active military with up to five family members get in free. There is a $3 handling fee per ticket.
What days is the Morris Museum open?
Wednesday through Sunday, 11 AM to 5 PM. It is closed Monday and Tuesday and on major holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Is parking free at the Morris Museum?
Yes. Parking is free in the museum’s lot at 6 Normandy Heights Road.
Is there a free day at the Morris Museum?
Bank of America cardholders get one free general admission on the first full weekend of each month through Museums on Us. Kids 2 and under and active military families are always free.
Is the Morris Museum good for kids?
Very. The Mega Model Train Gallery, the Earth Science Gallery and the hands-on Spark!Lab are all built with families in mind.
Featured photo: Morris Museum, from the museum’s Plan Your Visit page.
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