Museum of Early Trades & Crafts

Closing Early August 9
2024-08-09 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | NJ
Due to the impending storm and high winds, the museum is closing at 3pm today, Friday August 9. Stay safe!

August 7 Workspace Wednesday (7-12)
2024-08-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
A drop-off event for children ages 7-12!
Join us on Wednesday, August 7 from 2-4PM in our collaborative work space at the Education Annex to build with Legos, paint, make jewelry, experiment with coding robots, and more!

August 7 Workspace Wednesday (ages 6 and under)
2024-08-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us for a collaborative work space for for caregivers and children ages 6 and under on Wednesday, August 7, from 10-11:30AM. We will build with Legos, paint, make jewelry, and more!

August 6 Storytime and Craft
2024-08-06 10:00 - 10:45 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
A morning of fun for caregivers and children as we read “Month by Month A Year Goes Round” and create fireworks crafts!
This event is for caregivers and children ages 6 and under.

Downtown Concert Series: The C3 Soul Review
2024-08-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
UPDATE: Tonight’s concert is canceled. Sorry for the inconvenience!
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Enjoy a FREE night of music this summer on Fridays from 6-8pm. Bring your own chair or blanket to sit and listen to some great performances sponsored by the DDC.
Join us on August 2 for The C3 Soul Review, a band from different musical avenues who share a love of music and entertaining the masses!
The C3 Soul Revue is an eclectic group of musicians who love playing various styles of music to entertain folks near and far the tri-state area. Band members include:

Rich Boland – Vocals, Electric Guitar
Sarah Brasfield – Vocals
Mike Calderella – Drums
Michael Pacifico – Trumpet, Vocals
Ed Stern – Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals
Terry Thomas – Tenor Saxophone, Vocals
Donna Tromans – Keys, Vocals
Pat Tromans –Bass Guitars

Workspace Wednesday (7-12)
2024-07-31 14:00 - 16:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
A drop-off event for children ages 7-12!
Join us on Wednesday, July 31 from 2-4PM in our collaborative work space at the Education Annex to build with Legos, paint, make jewelry, experiment with coding robots, and more!

Workspace Wednesday (ages 6 and under)
2024-07-31 10:00 - 11:30 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us for a collaborative work space for for caregivers and children ages 6 and under on Wednesday, July 31, from 10-11:30AM. We will build with Legos, paint, make jewelry, and more!

Puppet Making
2024-07-30 15:00 - 16:15 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Imagination takes flight in this drop off event for children ages 7-12!
Join us on July 30 from 3-4:15PM to create and decorate animal marionette puppets in the Education Annex.

Downtown Concert Series: King's Road Band
2024-07-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Enjoy a FREE night of music this summer on Fridays from 6-8pm. Bring your own chair or blanket to sit and listen to some great performances sponsored by the DDC.
Join us on July 19 for King’s Road Band. Formed in 2011 and named after the historic New Jersey toll road between Madison and Chatham, the Kings Road Band plays an appealing blend of pop and rock with harmony vocals and melodic instrumentation. Drawing on a spiritual friendship and the joy of playing music, members include Diane Smith Kirsh (vocals, percussion), a voice coach and session vocalist whose work has included jingles in popular commercials, and holiday recordings; Doug Owen (electric guitar, vocals), a former middle school educator now pursuing various musical projects; Mike O’Keeffe (acoustic guitar, vocals), who has been performing music since college; Fred Kornfeind (bass guitar) who has performed with Kings Road since 2022 after moving to NJ from Los Angeles and has played in a variety of bands over the years; and newest member, Vin Marmorato (drums) who has played with NJ bands Fantasy and Crabdaddy, backed Lisa Coppola, and was a percussionist for the Metropolitan Orchestra of NJ.

Family Fun Day
2024-07-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us for a free, family fun day with interactive activities and crafts for the whole family, including a bounce house and water games! Food trucks include: Bucky’s Pizza, Rose City Wurst, and Kona Ice. The day also features music & entertainment from Andy Wang.

Thank you to our Sponsors!
Business Friend: Morris Animal Inn

Downtown Concert Series: Rosewood
2024-07-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Tonight’s concert has ben canceled!
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Enjoy a FREE night of music this summer on Fridays from 6-8pm. Bring your own chair or blanket to sit and listen to some great performances sponsored by the DDC.
Join us on July 5, for local Madison favorite ROSEWOOD. Rosewood has been captivating audiences in the North Jersey area for more than a dozen years. From concerts and festivals to weddings and private events, they deliver spot-on renditions alongside innovative interpretations of classic hits and hidden gems from a playlist packed with favorites and surprises from all eras and genres. Rosewood’s dedication to their craft shines through in every note, ensuring a memorable musical experience for all who have the pleasure of listening. Rosewood’s energetic performances unite fans of all ages with a powerful spirit of friendship and family fun.

Closed for the 4th of July
2024-07-04 | NJ
Please note: METC is closed on Thursday, July 4.

Workspace Wednesday (7-12)
2024-07-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
A drop-off event for children ages 7-12!
Join us Wednesday, July 3rd from 2-4PM in the Education annex at our collaborative work space to build with Legos, paint, make jewelry, experiment with coding robots, and more!

Workspace Wednesday (ages 6 and under)
2024-07-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us for a collaborative work space for for caregivers and children ages 6 and under on Wednesday, July 3, from 10-11:30AM. We will build with Legos, paint, make jewelry, and more!

Storytime and Craft
2024-07-02 10:00 - 10:45 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
A morning of fun on Tuesday, July 2, from 10-10:45AM as we read “A Very Hungry Caterpillar” and create crafts!
This event is for caregivers and children ages 6 and under.

Downtown Concert Series: Jumping the Gun
2024-06-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Enjoy a FREE night of music this summer on Fridays from 6-8pm. Bring your own chair or blanket to sit and listen to some great performances sponsored by the DDC.
Our concert kicks off on June 21, with Jumping the Gun! Jumping The Gun Band plays music from the time when FM radio ruled the airwaves, music was played on vinyl records and cassette tapes and you purchased your stereo equipment from Crazy Eddies. Band members are Bob Rocco, guitar and vocals, George Mandala, guitar and vocals, Pete Gavalakis, bass and vocals and Vernon Mott, drums. They play a mix of songs from The Rolling Stones, Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen along with Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Black Keys and Lenny Kravits. If you’re a fan of classic rock and country from the 70’s to today Jumping the Gun Band will get you on your feet and keep you rocking all night long.

Makerspace at Repair Cafe
2024-06-15 11:00 - 15:00 | 29 Prospect Street, 29 Prospect Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
METC is thrilled to bring a Makerspace booth to Madison’s First Repair Cafe! Come join us for hands-on, collaborative activities geared towards kids ages 5 to 12! Kids have the opportunity to create and explore with Legos, crafts, STEM projects and more.
At Repair Cafe, your broken items are fixed for free from 11Am-3PM at the Madison Ambulance Corp Building. Free repairs are offered on:

Lamps
Fabrics
Bicycles
Jewelry
Toys
Wooden Trains
Small Appliances and more

Also featuring a Kids’ Take-Apart Table!

Closing at Noon
2024-06-08 | Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Please note, the museum will close at 12PM today for a private event.

Makerspace Saturdays - June
2024-06-01 11:00 - 15:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us on the first Saturday every month between 11am and 3pm at the METC Education Annex at 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ. Whether you are looking for a kid-friendly project or for something creative to do after spending time at our Museum, drop by Makerspace for hands-on activities in our new collaborative work space geared towards kids ages 5 to 12! Kids will build with Legos, paint, make jewelry, experiment with engineering and coding robots, and more! Children must be accompanied by guardians at all times. Registration is not required.
Funding has been made possible in part by funds from Morris Arts through the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.

Architecture Tour
2024-05-18 11:00 - 12:30 | Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
On Saturday, May 18 at 11am, join the museum’s Executive Director to explore some of the many architectural gems in downtown Madison including the James Library Building. This includes a short walking tour. Pre-registration is required. $15/person, free for METC members.

Closing at 12PM
2024-05-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
METC will be open from 10am-12pm only on Wednesday, May 15. Thank you!

Drop In Artist Talk
2024-05-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Come experience BOOKED 18: SEE/ING before it closes on May 12 with a special artist talk! Drop into METC anytime between 12pm and 2pm to hear about the exhibit and its amazing pieces from our artists in residence from the Book Arts Roundtable.
A free takeaway craft to complete at home is also available Saturday with your visit! 1 per family and supplies are limited. Learn more here.

Takeaway Craft
2024-05-11 | Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Just in time for Mother’s Day! Kids can receive a free takeaway craft to complete at home with your visit to the museum on Saturday, May 11! 1 per family and supplies are limited.
Come in between and 12 and 2pm and enjoy our Drop In Artist Talk with our artists in residence from the Book Arts Roundtable! Experience BOOKED 18: SEE/ING before it closes on May 12.

Makerspace Saturdays - May
2024-05-04 11:00 - 15:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States

Art in Bloom
2024-04-20 11:00 - 12:30 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us on Saturday, April 20 at 11AM with Fairy Art Mother Extraordinaire and BAR artist Shari Seltzer to create a handheld artist book using mixed media that celebrates all things spring. In our Education Annex, students will create using collage, rubber stamped images, vintage ephemera, and repurposed materials in a small group setting.
Children must be 1st grade and older. All materials will be provided. Space is limited, so register today!

Craft Club: Spring Crafts
2024-04-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us in the METC Education Annex after your half day of school on April 16 from 1-4pm for our Craft Club: Spring Crafts. Shake off your winter blues and celebrate spring by creating pipe cleaner flowers and painting flower pots with us. Drawing and painting will round out your afternoon of springtime fun.
Important notes on registration:

If you are registering one child, please choose Quantity 1 under “One child.”
If you are registering 2 or more children, please choose Quantity 1 under “Family.”

A Celebration of Poetry and Native Plants
2024-04-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Welcome April! In celebration of both National Poetry Month and Earth Day, we have partnered with The Native Plant Society of New Jersey, Montclair State University, The Nature of Reading Bookshop for an inspired reading of rich, contemporary gardening poems that celebrate our desire to tend the nonhuman world around us. The readings are from Leaning Toward Light: Poems for Gardens & the Hands That Tend Them by Tess Taylor and Ann E. Wallace, co-hosts of The WildStory Podcast. As a complement to the poetry the program, we will also feature practical tips from native plant expert Dr. Randi Eckel in a highly anticipated, first live Q & A session of Ask Randi. A book signing and copies of Leaning Toward Light will be available for sale through The Nature of Reading Bookshop.
Space is limited, so registration is required at https://npsnj.org/event/a-celebration/

Makerspace Saturdays - April
2024-04-06 11:00 - 15:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States

Closed March 31
2024-03-31 | NJ
METC is closed Sunday, March 31. Happy Easter!

Cabaret Coffeehouse
2024-03-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us Thursday, March 28, at 6pm for an extraordinary fusion of literature and performance at our Cabaret Coffeehouse!
Artists from Madison’s local theatre company, A Work of Heart Productions, will passionately interpret their favorite passages from the new wisdom-filled book, “The Work of Heart” by Nicole Lippey. Experience the magic of live acting, music, and dance, in this magical night filled with artistic expression and making every moment a genuine work of heart.
Treats and beverages will be served.
