The Morris Museum creates opportunities for lifelong
learning, discovery, and creativity, driven by the
contemporary interpretation of its Guinness Collection of
Mechanical Musical Instruments and Automata as well as
its general collections. The performing arts add further
unique perspectives and dimensions of interpretation.

Over the last century, the Morris Museum has evolved from a single collection displayed in a curio cabinet, to one of the most vibrant cultural destinations in New Jersey. Originally known as the Morristown Children’s Museum, we have made education a central part of our mission since the beginning. Today we are proud to be the only Smithsonian affiliate in the state, and home to an ever-evolving array of innovative exhibitions and events that reflect the diversity and vitality of New Jersey.