PATERSON MUSEUM

PATERSON, NJ

The Paterson Museum is a cultural and historical institution located in Paterson, New Jersey. The museum was established in 1925 and is housed in the former Great Falls Industrial Exhibition Hall. The building was constructed in 1907 and was used to showcase the products of the Paterson silk mills.

The museum's collection focuses on the industrial, cultural, and social history of Paterson. It includes exhibits on the city's role in the American Industrial Revolution, the history of the silk industry in Paterson, and the lives of the city's diverse communities.

The museum features a wide range of artifacts, including machinery, textiles, photographs, and artwork. One of the highlights of the collection is the restored locomotive, the John Bull, which was built in 1831 and was one of the first locomotives to operate in the United States.

In addition to its exhibits, the Paterson Museum offers educational programs, guided tours, and special events. It is open to the public from Wednesday to Sunday and admission is free. The museum is a popular destination for local residents and visitors alike, and provides a valuable resource for the preservation and celebration of Paterson's rich history and culture.

PATERSON MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PATERSON NJ. US MID #8403400211

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 303,909 from tax period 201012 (YYYYMM).

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GREAT FALLS PRESERVATION & DEVELOPMENT CORP
THE THOMAS ROGERS BLDG TWO MARKET S
PATERSON
NJ
7501

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