The Museums modern 30,000 square feet building is surrounded by the Colleges research farm. It contains permanent and changing exhibitions about the evolution of agriculture from New Jerseys first farmers, the Lenape Indians, to the present and future. The Museum maintains an extensive collection of historical agricultural artifacts second in importance and scope to that of the Smithsonian Institution. The Museum opened to the general public in 1990. The Museum is centrally located off U.S. Route 1 South and College Farm Road in North Brunswick, on the campus of Cook College Rutgers University.
Location:
PO Box 7788, 103 College Farm Rd, New Brunswick New Jersey 08902
Telephone
732-249-2077 Fax 732-247-1035
Other History nearby:
(Morristown) Acorn Hall
(New York City) Alice Austen House
(New York City) American Craft Museum
(New York City) American Museum of the Moving Image
(New York City) American Numismatic Society
(New York City) Audubon Terrace Museum Group
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02/21 Coming to The New Brunswick area
Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival Atlantic City NJ April5-6 Over 90 different breweries from around the corner and across the country will showcase their unique libations.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Connecticut Sheep and Wool Festival vernon CT April27 The festival started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association as a program “to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut” has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival.
Contemporary Art Fair Connecticut Norwalk CT April27-28 Modeled after our two sucessful NYC shows at the Javits Center. Each of the two shows will have approximately 100 exhibitors.
Galena Dogwood Festival Galena MD May4 The annual Galena Dogwood Festival is will take place throughout Galena. The parade will have a War of 1812 theme.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 As one of the longest running festivals in the state of Delaware, Dover Days dates back to 1933. What started as a garden tour staged by the Dover Garden Club, has now become an annual time to remember First State heritage with community spirit and an entertaining festival of family events.
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