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Uncovered: Hidden Treasures from METC’s Permanent Collection Opens!

Museum of Early Trades & Crafts 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, United States

Every museum collection has a few stories to tell.  Comprised of approximately 8,900 objects, historic records, and library holdings, METC’s collection represents a comprehensive and dedicated approach to New Jersey’s development from an early settlement to industrialization. Since opening over 50 years ago, METC has featured the permanent collection in informative gallery exhibits and educational […]

Summer Drop In Craft: Hot Air Balloons

Education Annex 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, United States

Up, up, and away we go at the METC’s Drop-In Craft Day! Join us for an adventure in hot air ballooning where the sky’s the limit. Did you know that the first hot air balloon was made of paper and silk? Come on down to METC's Education Annex on July 8, from 11am to 3pm […]

FREE

Downtown Concert Series: House of Hamill

Museum of Early Trades & Crafts 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, United States

METC's free Summer Concert Series sponsored by the DDC is back on Friday, July 9 from 6-8pm with House of Hamill! Both House of Hamill’s Rose Baldino and Brian Buchanan are accomplished traditional fiddle players and classical violinists, with over 25 years of writing and performance experience between them. Together, they write unusual new fiddle […]

Discovery Family Fun Day

Museum of Early Trades & Crafts 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, United States

Join METC for a Discovery Family Fun day on Saturday, July 17 from 1-4pm! The day-long indoor/outdoor event includes mini tours of the new exhibit, hands-on crafts in our Education Annex, exploring the fascinating art of solagraph photography, playing games on the METC lawn, and musical entertainment from Popsical School of Performance! This event is free but […]

Downtown Concert Series: Los Orquestra Nueve Del Sabor

Museum of Early Trades & Crafts 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, United States

METC's free Summer Concert Series sponsored by the DDC is back on Friday, July 23 from 6-8pm with Los Orquestra Nueve Del Sabor! A Salsa & Latin Jazz Band from Roselle Park, NJ with all the Classic Hits in Salsa, Merengue &Son. Bringing the blend of Montunos, Salsa and popular Latin styles from the Caribbean and South America! […]

Drop In Day: Hidden Treasures of METC

Museum of Early Trades & Crafts 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, United States

Find the “hidden treasures” of the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts with a scavenger hunt around METC’s exhibits in the historic James Library building! Education staff and interns will guide you on your adventure to complete the challenges and win a prize. This event is free with regular admission but pre-registration is requested. Register […]

FREE

Drop-in Craft: Alice in Wonderland

Education Annex 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, United States

You’re late for a very important date! Fall down the rabbit hole and join us at METC’s Drop-In Craft Day in Wonderland on August 5! Go on an adventure with Alice, the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, and many others during a day of fun, creativity and nonsense! Stop by anytime between 11am and 3pm […]

FREE

Downtown Concert Series: Matt Haughey

Museum of Early Trades & Crafts 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, United States

METC's free Summer Concert Series sponsored by the DDC is back on Friday, August 6 from 6-8pm with Matt Haughey! Matt Haughey grew up singing at the piano in his childhood home in Madison, NJ with his two older brothers. He started performing at coffee houses and wrote his first songs while still in high […]

Drop In Craft: Back to School

Education Annex 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, United States

Get ready for Back-to-School 2021 by travelling back in time to the 1800s and experiencing how 19th century children did their lessons on August 18. Stop by the METC Annex between 11am and 3pm to do some lessons on a slate and to try out writing with ink. All ages are welcome but must be […]

$5

Drop In Craft: Toys and Games

Education Annex 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, United States

Have some old-fashioned fun at METC! Try your hand at some games and toys popular in the 1800s on August 19 in METC's Education Annex from 11am-3pm. You can also express your creativity by painting a wooden top and decorating a graces hoop to take home. Cost: $5 per participating child for one drop-in. $8 […]

$5

Downtown Concert Series: Mama D and the Vexations

Museum of Early Trades & Crafts 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, United States

METC's free Summer Concert Series sponsored by the DDC is back on Friday, August 20 from 6-8pm with Mama D and the Vexations! Mama D & The Vexations is a high-energy cover band based out of Morristown, NJ. Their renditions of hits from the 60s through today keep the crowd moving all night long, always […]

Architectural Walking Tour

Museum of Early Trades & Crafts 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, United States

Explore some of the many architectural gems in downtown Madison including the James Library Building with METC Staff on a  walking tour. Pre-registration is required here. Free for METC Members/ $15 for Nonmembers.

$15
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