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Established in 1909, the Newark Museum is the largest museum in New Jersey and houses a collection of global art and natural science exhibits. Located on Washington Street in downtown Newark, its collection includes works of ancient art, contemporary art, and decorative art from all over the world.

Its Tibetan galleries contain a Buddhist altar consecrated by the Dalai Lama, and its Tibetan collection is regarded as one of the best in the world. If you are looking for things to do in Newark, New Jersey for art lovers, this is a great place to visit. In addition to the artwork, the museum is devoted to the natural sciences. The Victoria Hall of Science displays some of the museum’s 70,000 specimens, and there is also a planetarium.

49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, Phone: 973-596-6550

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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