Library Pass Reservations
Your library passes include access to Morven's permanent exhibition, as well as all special exhibitions currently on display.
On View At Morven
Historic Morven:
A Window Into America’s Past
As the home of a signer of the Declaration of Independence and five New Jersey governors, Morven has played a role in the history of New Jersey and the nation for more than 200 years. Morven’s history is America’s history, and we welcome you to experience it through the lens of this National Historic Landmark.
Northern Family, Southern Ties
Curators are researching the complex connections between northern and southern families, and the interstate movement of enslaved people unveiling a story stretching from the late eighteenth century through the Civil War. This exhibit demonstrates how regional differences were not always as cleanly drawn as they may have been portrayed.
Five Independent Souls
In June 1776, the provincial congress of New Jersey sent five new delegates to Philadelphia with instructions to vote for independence from Great Britain. These five men were all landowners of varying backgrounds, and included farmers, lawyers, a surveyor, and a Presbyterian minister. Five Independent Souls explores the lives of these lesser known founding fathers, examining who they were before, during, and after the signing.
Passholder Policies
- Each pass admits one adult for free general admission.
- Children age 6 and under are admitted free with an adult passholder.
- Passes are valid only during regular museum hours: Wednesday–Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Passes must be checked out from a participating library and presented upon arrival at the Museum Shop.
- Only one pass per adult is permitted per visit.
- Library passes are for general admission only and do not include entry to special events or programs.
- Visitors using a library pass must comply with all
museum visitor policies during their visit.
Guided Tours
Our docent-led tours are approximately 45 minutes in length and present an overview of Morven's permanent exhibition Historic Morven: A Window Into America’s Past. Regular tours are offered at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, pending docent availability. Please confirm a docent will be available by contacting the museum Shop on the day of your visit.
Morven’s special exhibitions are self-guided. Special gallery walks and talks are often scheduled throughout the run of an exhibition. During the Festival of Trees (mid-November through first week in January), no formal tours of the museum are offered.
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More information about museum admissions, our visitor policies, and more is available on our Frequently Asked Questions page.
