OPEN HOURS
Every Wednesday and Saturday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (including July 4)
Please email us for requests for visits by appointments at other times.
ADDITIONAL OPEN HOURS
Tuesday, June 30, 6:00 to 9:00 pm, Fundraising Art Show (see below)
Wednesday, July 8, 5:00 to 8:00 pm, The Shared Voice: A Historic Reading and Independence Garden Party!
(see below)
CURRENT EXHIBITION
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We Thank our Sponsors for this Exhibition
Hudson County
Colgate - Palmolive
This is the second Museum exhibit Colgate - Palmolive has helped sponsor
MJCH Board Member Sanjay Chauhan
MJCH Board Member John Beekman
Panepinto Properties
KRE
Charles “Chuck” Harrington, Partner, Connell Foley LLC
Leda Duff, Corcoran Sawyer Smith Realtors
Provident Bank
Jersey City Free Public Library
Melida Rodas, the Jersey City Poetry Festival (.org)
Eugene O’Connell, Esq.
A full list of Museum Donors is included on our Sponsors page
Special Events
In order to continue and sustain our mission to foster and deepen an authentic sense of community among all the people of Jersey City by sharing and representing Jersey City history, the Museum of Jersey City History is pleased to offer for sale a selection of inherited and secondary-market artworks. We believe this event offers a unique opportunity for art enthusiasts to acquire original works while contributing to the ongoing sharing of Jersey City’s rich history.
While the museum will retain for curation and display, those artworks that are representative of Jersey City's rich history, there are several pieces of fine art, which we inherited and which are not directly connected to Jersey City history, that we are excited to offer for sale to the public. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the sale will be devoted to keeping the museum open into the future.
The Shared Voice: A Historic Reading and Independence Garden Party!
We invite YOU to a National Community-Based Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence & Garden Party at MJCH!
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Museum of Jersey City History (MJCH), 298 Academy Street
Hosted by: The Museum of Jersey City History Board Members in collaboration with The Jersey City Poetry Festival and Speranza Theater Company
RSVP or Volunteer to Read: Email us at info@mjchistory.org
Join neighbors, musicians, poets, families, students, veterans, civic leaders, and local organizations for a historic event at the Museum of Jersey City History. Participate in a NATIONWIDE shared public reading of the Declaration of Independence.
This community gathering is an opportunity to come together in a spirit of reflection, civic fellowship, and renewed commitment to the ideals of liberty, equality, self-government, and the common good.
Following the reading, step inside to see these words come to life in our immersive USA250 exhibition – The Enduring Promise: The Declaration of Independence at 250. Afterward, head outside for a festive Garden Party featuring live music, poetry, special Liberty Hot Dogs, and some exciting surprises!
What to Expect
A Shared Voice: We will begin with a brief welcoming program followed by a community reading of the Declaration of Independence. Sections will be shared among volunteers of all ages and backgrounds so that many voices can take part.
History Brought to Life: Meet revolutionary figures Jane Tuers and Molly Pitcher, portrayed live by the talented actors of the Speranza Theatre Company!
Poetry & Music: Enjoy inspiring performances by young local students reciting foundational, tenant works of poetry, live music from local performers such as local Jersey Boy, Marc Del Giudice (and others to be announced soon!) capturing the essence of black history and American music tradition-curated by Melida Rodas, MJCH Board Member / Poet Laureate of Jersey City /founder of The Jersey City Poetry Festival.
An Inclusive Space: This is a nonpartisan, community-centered event open to everyone. Whether you come to read, listen, volunteer, or simply stand with your neighbors, your presence helps make this a meaningful moment of remembrance and renewal.
How to Participate
Attend & Invite: Join the reading and bring your friends, family, and neighbors.
Volunteer to Read: Step up to read a short section of the Declaration during the event.
Spread the Word: Share this invitation with local schools, libraries, civic groups, houses of worship, veterans’ organizations, and neighborhood associations.
Ready to join us? To sign up as a reader or let us know you're coming, email us at info@mjchistory.org.
Let us read together, reflect together, and carry forward the work of fulfilling our nation’s enduring promise.
Other Ways to Support Us
Make a Donation
Donations of any size help sustain our work, preserve our local heritage, and expand our community programming.
Become a Sponsor
We welcome sponsorships from individuals, families, and local businesses
who want to invest in local history and culture.As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, contributions may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Volunteer
Interested in helping out at events, museum programs, or special projects? We would love to have you on team MJCH!
Get Involved
Email: info@mjchistory.org
Instagram: @museumjchistory
Thank you for helping preserve and celebrate Jersey City's history for future generations.
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