Museum of Early Trades & Crafts

A Celebration of Poetry and Native Plants
2024-04-10 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | 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
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.

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.

Makers Day
2024-03-16 11:00 - 15:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us on Saturday, March 16, For NJ Makers Day and dive into our favorite vegetable, the potato! We will create potato stamps, make potato batteries to power a lightbulb, and use potatoes to create oobleck. We will also examine how the potato grows and its life cycle. Come see what this versatile spud can do during New Jersey STEM Month.
This program is free, thanks to funding by New Jersey STEM Pathways Network. Please register below to reserve your spot.

Makerspace Saturdays - March
2024-03-02 11:00 - 15:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States

School's Out: February 19 Craft
2024-02-19 11:00 - 15:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Enjoy the day off from school by creating superheroes at METC. Drop in between 11am and 3pm in our Education Annex to create comic strips and decorate you own superhero mask. We will also have superhero-themed coloring and 3D printing. Please note: Crafts are best suited for ages 5-12 and caregivers must remain with their children for this event.
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.”

Galentine's Paint and Sip
2024-02-15 18:00 - 21:30 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Grab your friends and join us for a night of laughs while we paint wood signs! We have teamed up with PaintFusion Art Events to create seasonal porch signs in our Education Annex. BYOB and we’ll supply the rest!
Doors open at 6 and painting will start at 6:30. Estimated time to complete is 3 hours.

Truffle Making
2024-02-10 13:00 - 15:30 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Thank you for your interest! Our truffle making sessions during Chocolate Walk are sold out.

Be sure to enjoy the Valentine’s-themed scavenger hunt in our museum!

Makerspace Saturdays - February
2024-02-03 11:00 - 15:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States

Karaoke Happy Hour
2024-01-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Double Tap Brewing, 50 Parsippany Road, 07981
Our Karaoke Happy Hour has been postposed! Please check back for information regarding rescheduling.

School's Out: Winter Wonderland Crafts
2024-01-15 11:00 - 15:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
School is out but fun is in! Spend some time at the Education Annex between 11am and 3pm on Monday, January 15 for Winter Wonderland-themed crafts. Participants will create winter scenes with pastels, make glittery snowflake window clings, sparkly icicles, cotton ball igloos, and more. Please note: Crafts are best suited for ages 5-12 and caregivers must remain with their children for this event.
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.”

Makerspace Saturdays - January
2024-01-06 11:00 - 15:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States

Closed December 24 through 26
2023-12-24 - 2023-12-26 | Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Happy Holidays! METC will be closed December 24 through 26.

Nutcracker Storytime with Charlotte
2023-12-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
We have created a Winter Wonderland in the museum for you to enjoy! Join us for a special Storytime with young author and ballerina Charlotte Nebres as she reads from her book “Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History.” Charlotte and her sister Libby will also lead children in a ballet demo. $5 per family and free for METC members.
Please also donate new or gently used ballet supplies & books about dance. Your donations help support the little diverse library & Ready to Dance Equity in Ballet initiative. Donation bin is in METC from November 1 – January 1.
Register below.

Drop-in Craft: Ornament Making
2023-12-13 15:00 - 18:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
As we count down to winter break, join us after school to create ornaments to decorate your home, decorate our holiday trees, or both! With lots of festive options to choose from, you will be immersed in the spirit of the season. $5 for families, free for members.
Register below.

Updated Hours: Open 10am-12pm on December 12
2023-12-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
METC is closing at 12pm today. Our hours of operation for Tuesday, December 12th are 10am-12pm.

Holiday Paper Crafts
2023-12-09 10:00 - 12:00 | NJ
Make one or make them all. Join METC and the Book Arts Roundtable to create a variety of crafts like paper snowmen, paper snow angels, beaded garland, winter books, and more on Saturday, December 9. This workshop is best for 1st grade and up. Pre-registration is recommended as supplies are limited.
During the event, also check out our exclusive holiday pop up shop with scarves by BAR Artist, Ellen Hess, as well as handbags and books by BAR Artist, Jennifer Dann Phillips.
$5 per family. Please select “Quantity 1” for 1 family. When registering, put parent in “Attendee 1” section and give the number of people participating from your family. Children must be accompanied by guardians at all times.

Makerspace Saturdays - December
2023-12-02 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! Special for December – We are also making a holiday craft and drinking hot cocoa. 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.

Harvest Moon Thanksgiving Fest
2023-11-21 15:00 - 18:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Kick-off the Thanksgiving holiday with METC on Tuesday, November 21. Come in anytime between 3pm and 6pm to create Thanksgiving crafts and seasonal videos. $5 per family. Children must be accompanied by guardians at all times.

Makerspace Saturdays - November
2023-11-04 11:00 - 15:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States

Drop-In Craft: Creepy Chilling Crafts Event
2023-10-26 15:00 - 18:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us for afterschool, creepy fun and drop into the Education Annex anytime between 3pm and 6pm on Thursdays, October 26. This Halloween event includes tactile activities and spooky crafts. $5 per family. Children must be accompanied by guardians at all times. https://app.donorview.com/O5PVL

Makerspace Saturdays - October
2023-10-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Makerspace is back for the 2023-2024 school year! 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.

Speakeasy Cabaret Club
2023-10-05 18:30 - 21:30 | Park Avenue Club, 100 Campus Drive, Florham Park, NJ, 07932, United States
Join Us & Support the Museum’s Fundraising Gala

We invite you to join us for this special Speakeasy Cabaret Club, METC’s annual benefit dinner to raise funds to provide essential educational programming for students in New Jersey as well as help us preserve our historic building. We are thrilled to announce Nancy Solomon of WNYC Radio will join us as our guest speaker. A New Jersey resident since 2001, Nancy is a senior reporter and the founding managing editor of New Jersey Public Radio, covering all topics in New Jersey. The museum will also be honoring two of our long-serving Trustees, Thomas H. Judd and Rodger Herrigel.Purchase your tickets today! https://app.donorview.com/VyRNo

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Architecture Tour
2023-09-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
On Saturday, September 16 at 11am, join us to 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. https://app.donorview.com/Zv17m

Creator Camp - August 29-31
2023-08-29 09:00 - 2023-08-31 14:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us for our new Summer Creator Camp at METC and let your creativity fly!
Each day focuses on a different hands-on, creative craft. Attend for a single day or receive a discount for joining us all week. Campers will bring home themed projects each day. Other daily activities include exploration of our museum, outdoor play, and other craft experiences. Campers must bring their own lunch and snack. Camp runs 9am to 2pm each day for ages 6-12.
August 29: Photography
August 30: Pottery
August 31: Folk Art
Cost:

One-day Camp: $125
3-Day Discount rate: $350

Discounts:

METC Member Discount:Receive 10% off total camp purchase. Become a METC member and get this camp discount!
Sibling Discount: Receive 10% off any additional siblings

*The member discount cannot be used on top of the sibling discount.
Register here: https://app.donorview.com/m1jMM

Summer Concert Series: Rosewood
2023-08-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
METC’s free Summer Concert Series sponsored by the DDC is back! 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.
Join us on August 18, for local Madison favorite ROSEWOOD. Classic Pop/Rock band ROSEWOOD features Mary McManus (vocals, percussion), John McManus (guitar, vocals), Val Schuszler (guitar, vocals) Rich Haddad (bass, vocals) and Mike Klopp (drums). ROSEWOOD plays favorite hits from the 60s through today. Local favorite ROSEWOOD has a synergy that unites an audience, young and old, with a powerful spirit of friendship and family fun. Like us on Facebook: ROSEWOODBANDNJ

Summer Concert Series: Peter & the Master Keys
2023-08-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
METC’s free Summer Concert Series sponsored by the DDC is back! 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.
On August 4, we’re getting jazzy with Peter & the Master Keys! Peter & the Master Keys’ music is the perfect blend of cool sophistication and rootsy soul. Specializing in American jazz and blues from the 40’s through 60’s (with a dash of rock n’ roll thrown into the mix), they pay homage to an earlier era of live music when real musicians played real instruments with finesse and feeling to connect to the audience. With three horns (trumpet, tenor sax, baritone sax) and a robust rhythm section (keys, guitar, upright bass, drums), you might even call them a “little” big band!

Creator Camp - July 25-27
2023-07-25 09:00 - 2023-07-27 14:00 | Education Annex, 23 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
Join us for our new Summer Creator Camp at METC and let your creativity fly!
Each day focuses on a different hands-on, creative craft. Attend for a single day or receive a discount for joining us all week. Campers will bring home themed projects each day. Other daily activities include exploration of our museum, outdoor play, and other craft experiences. Campers must bring their own lunch and snack. Camp runs 9am to 2pm each day for ages 6-12.
July 25: Papercrafts
July 26: Fiberarts
July 27: Woodworking
Cost:

One-day Camp: $125
3-Day Discount rate: $350

Discounts:

METC Member Discount:Receive 10% off total camp purchase. Become a METC member and get this camp discount!
Sibling Discount: Receive 10% off any additional siblings

*The member discount cannot be used on top of the sibling discount.
Register here: https://app.donorview.com/m1jMM

Summer Concert Series Zaire
2023-07-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main Street, Madison, NJ, 07940, United States
METC’s free Summer Concert Series sponsored by the DDC is back! 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.
Zaire will be performing on July 21! Zaire plays classic rock from the ’60 to today. Zaire is known for their strong 3-part harmonies when covering such artists as the Eagles, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Beatles, Tom Petty, Rolling Stones and more. With decades of shows under their belts, Zaire continues to delights crowds in NJ and the Lehigh Valley area.
