Free Admission To Twelve NJ Museums on January 17

If you've ever wanted to check out some of great museums in New Jersey, tomorrow would be a great day to do it.

Twelve NJ museums have free admission on January 17, 2026

On Saturday, January 17, 2026, admission is free to twelve museums across the Garden State. I bet you're wondering why you can leave your wallet at home. The free offer is to celebrate the upcoming inauguration of New Jersey Governor-elect, Mikie Sherrill.

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Free museum admission is in honor of NJ Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill's inauguration

Here are the dozen museums you can visit on Inauguration Day 2026 Free Museum Day:

Liberty Science Center

NJ Aviation Hall of Fame

The Hermitage

Battleship NJ

Edelman Fossil

Red Mill Museum

Nordlandz

NJ State Museum

Paranormal Museum

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Monmouth Museum

Sterling Hill Mine

NJ maritime Museum

Space is limited, so first come, first served at the museums

There are a few things you need to know if you're planning on visiting any of these museums. You don't need a reservation of any kind, you just need to show up. But, space is limited, so it will be first come, first served. Do yourself a favor and show up early. These museums all have a capacity, and there's bound to be a lot of people trying to take advantage of this free offer.

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NJ Governor-elect, Mikie Sherrill, is expected to make stops at the NJ State Museum in Trenton and the Battleship New Jersey museum in Camden on Saturday.

Sherrill says, "For more than a year, I've been up and down this state and am on a mission to deliver for all New Jerseyans – lower costs, a better future for our kids, and a more transparent and accountable state government. Leadership means listening to the people about what keeps them up at night – and we will start my administration the same way we won this race, by listening and taking action for the people I serve."

Inauguration Day will be Tuesday, January 20 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark.