Diane C.
8/5/2023
On 7/18/23, we visited the Paterson Museum for the 2nd time. This museum is truly a hidden gem filled with so much history. Outside the museum, you'll see a train at least a century old. In...
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2 Market St
Paterson, NJ 07501
The Paterson Museum, established in 1925, is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the cultural, technological, and geological history of Paterson, New Jersey. Located in the historic Thomas Rogers Building, the museum features diverse exhibits that illustrate the city's evolution as a significant hub for industry, particularly in silk production and machinery.
With a range of collections including local archaeology, mineralogy, and historical artifacts, the museum serves as an educational resource for visitors of all ages. Highlights include exhibits on notable figures such as Colt and Holland, as well as insights into the industrial revolution and the unique heritage of Paterson's Silk City.
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Anton K.
12/7/2022
It was the vision of Alexander Hamilton that set the course for Paterson, N.J. to become a major early industrial Hub. The museum frames that reality in concise and magnificently curated exhibits....
Elizabeth F.
12/8/2023
Very well done exhibits about the industrial history of Paterson, powered by the Great Falls. Definitely worth a stop - I had no idea of Alexander Hamilton's involvement and vision for this city....
Greg T.
2/3/2016
Great local museum with plenty of interesting exhibits. Located in the historic Roger's Locomotive Works there are exhibits covering the city of Paterson and its rise as the first United States...
F G.
8/3/2017
Quite an interesting museum which is free to public. If you're into industrial history this is the place that go. Paterson used to be the heart of American industry.
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