The Museum of American History at Deptford, NJ

02/12/2026

Our next upcoming event is the Student Art Show. If you are a college student or know a college student who lives in South Jersey and you would like to participate in the Art Show, please contact the Museum at 856-812-1121 or email us at [email protected] for details!

01/04/2026

Yesterday Matteo Iadonisi filmed a piece about the Train Show at the Museum that aired on 6abc last night. In case you missed it, we are presenting it here.

Each year, curator Jeffrey Norcross rolls out antique toy trains from his childhood to roar through The Museum of American History at Deptford, NJ.

01/04/2025

The Antique Toy Train Show is still running thoughout the month of January! Come in out of the cold and experience all that the Museum has to offer!!

12/05/2024

The 22nd Annual Antique Toy Train Show is now open and ready to run!! Come out of the cold and enjoy all that the Museum has to offer! Open 10a to 3p on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

06/23/2024

What a delight it was to have this group visit the Museum!

01/18/2024

Below is the link to the video that was played on 6abc's One Tank Trips segment. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!!
https://6abc.com/american-history-museum-south-jersey-one-tank-trips-deptford/14330857/

01/17/2024

Tom Kretschmer from Action News came to interview us at the Museum. He did an awesome job!! We are so proud of our "hidden gem" of a museum. This should help to get the word out!!

https://6abc.com/american-history-museum-south-jersey-one-tank-trips-deptford/14330857/

12/23/2023

The Museum will be closed on Sunday, December 24th, 2023. We hope everyone has a happy, healthy holiday!!

11/17/2023

The MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY at DEPTFORD, NJ is proud to
present The 21st Annual Antique Toy Train Show from Nov. 24th, 2023 thru Jan. 28th, 2024
Featuring O and O-27 gauge toy trains from the 1930’s, 1940’s
and 1950’s. Lionel, Marx and American Flyer engines, with adjoining cars, will race on two diverse platforms. Vintage Plasticville buildings from the 1950’s will further augment the display. Vegetation and auxiliary structures will give the platforms a traditional holiday appearance.
Come for the Train Show..enjoy all the History!!

07/02/2023

Student Archaeology Classes start on July 6th and run every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11a to 2p through the month of July. Students will take part in an actual excavation!!
For ages 7 - 14
1-day $20.00 2-day $30.00 3-day $35.00
To register for classes, call 856-812-1121
or email [email protected]

06/11/2023

Due to unforseen circumstances, the Museum will be closed June 15, 16, 17, and 18. The Museum will resume normal business hours on June 22. We are sorry for any inconvenience.