SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM

RIDGEWOOD, NJ

The Schoolhouse Museum, located in Ridgewood, New Jersey, is a historic building that has been transformed into a museum dedicated to the history of education. The museum is housed in a two-room schoolhouse that was built in 1872, and it has been preserved to showcase the architectural style and educational practices of the late 19th century.

Visitors to the museum can explore the building and learn about the daily routines of students in the 1800s. The museum offers a range of exhibits, displays, and artifacts that highlight the evolution of education in the United States, from the one-room schoolhouse to the modern classroom.

The museum's collection includes antique desks, textbooks, maps, and other educational materials that were used in schools in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The museum also features a replica of a 19th-century classroom, complete with wooden desks, chalkboards, and an old-fashioned teacher's desk.

In addition to its exhibits, the Schoolhouse Museum offers educational programs for children and adults, including guided tours, workshops, and lectures. The museum is open to the public on weekends and by appointment. With its rich history and unique educational focus, the Schoolhouse Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history of education in America.

SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in RIDGEWOOD NJ. US MID #8403400584

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).

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• website: http://ridgewoodhistoricalsociety.org

RIDGEWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
650 E GLEN AVE
RIDGEWOOD
NJ
07450

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