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Morris Museum Interpreting the past, discovering the future, through Art, Sound, and Motion. Founded in 1913, the

06/02/2026

Big Art. Open Air. For Member First Tuesday, we ventured outside for a curator-led tour of “Common Ground: NJ Artists Think Monumental,” a dynamic outdoor exhibition that activates the Museum’s grounds. In a historic first for the Arts Annual, the exhibition moves beyond traditional gallery walls, inviting visitors to experience large-scale works that explore how art reshapes our connection to landscape, place, and community.

The New Jersey Arts Annual Exhibition is a project of the Morris Museum and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.

Become a Member today (link in bio): morrismuseum.org/membership

06/01/2026

This week, we are featuring David Bowman for our Mechanical Monday! He is a self-taught kinetic sculpture artist who creates Automata from repurposed materials. He is no stranger to the Morris Museum, having presented at AutomataCons and been featured in several exhibitions.

“An enthralling view into a family’s mysteries.”�—Publisher’s Weekly on "The Monuments of Paris"The Monuments of Paris A...
05/31/2026

“An enthralling view into a family’s mysteries.”�
—Publisher’s Weekly on "The Monuments of Paris"

The Monuments of Paris Author Talk
Author Event with Violaine Huisman
Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 12:00 PM
Free with Museum Admission

In conjunction with the exhibition "Matisse: Beyond Color," author Violaine Huisman discusses her new book, The Monuments of Paris (Penguin/Random House). Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2026 by Literary Hub, Huisman’s novel centers on a Frenchwoman’s efforts to come to terms with the legacy of her father and grandfather, powerful forces who left a mark on their country’s culture but whose incorrigible womanizing also left a complex mark on their wives and children. Set in the twentieth-century France that shaped Matisse’s outlook on life and art, the book’s investigation of family and wartime reflect how the arts were intertwined with the stories of the people who lived through it.

The conversation will be moderated by the Museum’s Director of Public Engagement & Curatorial Strategies, Jess Van Nostrand.


🎻 The acclaimed Telegraph Quartet takes the stage on the Morris Museum Back Deck to launch the beloved summer outdoor co...
05/30/2026

🎻 The acclaimed Telegraph Quartet takes the stage on the Morris Museum Back Deck to launch the beloved summer outdoor concerts series! Experience an unforgettable evening of soaring strings, fresh summer air, and world-class chamber music as the season’s celebrated performances begin in style.

Telegraph Quartet
Thursday, June 11, 2026 | 7:30 PM
morrismuseum.org/Telegraph
2 Tickets: $63.00 | 1 Ticket: $33.00
Includes a curator-led walking tour of an outdoor sculpture exhibition

The Telegraph Quartet (Eric Chin and Joseph Maile, violins; Pei-Ling Lin, viola; Jeremiah Shaw, cello) formed in 2013 with an equal passion for the standard chamber music repertoire and contemporary, non-standard works alike. Described by the San Francisco Chronicle as “…an incredibly valuable addition to the cultural landscape” and “powerfully adept… with a combination of brilliance and subtlety,” the Telegraph Quartet is a previous recipient of the prestigious Walter W. Naumburg Chamber Music Award and the Grand Prize at the Fischoff Chamber Music Competition.

Step Outside—Art Just Got Monumental!Now on view, "Common Ground: NJ Artists Think Monumental" is a dynamic outdoor exhi...
05/29/2026

Step Outside—Art Just Got Monumental!

Now on view, "Common Ground: NJ Artists Think Monumental" is a dynamic outdoor exhibition that activates the Museum’s grounds. In a historic first for the Arts Annual, the exhibition moves beyond traditional gallery walls, inviting visitors to experience large-scale works that explore how art reshapes our connection to landscape, place, and community.

The New Jersey Arts Annual Exhibition is a project of the Morris Museum and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.



Installation shots of Sunil Garg's "[IS]/[IT]," Josh Urso's "Interchange," and Judith Peck's "Humble Walker – Only to Do Justice, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly." Photos by Ken Petiote.

05/29/2026

Tonight, we celebrated the opening of “Common Ground: NJ Artists Think Monumental!” Thank you to the artists, NJSCA, and all attendees.

Now on view, the exhibition is a dynamic outdoor exhibition that activates the Museum’s grounds. In a historic first for the Arts Annual, the exhibition moves beyond traditional gallery walls, inviting visitors to experience large-scale works that explore how art reshapes our connection to landscape, place, and community.

The New Jersey Arts Annual Exhibition is a project of the Morris Museum and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.

Tomorrow! Come see Wendy Gordon’s latest sculpture and explore the Museum’s campus for the next New Jersey Arts Annual. ...
05/28/2026

Tomorrow! Come see Wendy Gordon’s latest sculpture and explore the Museum’s campus for the next New Jersey Arts Annual. Common Ground: NJ Artists Think Monumental is a dynamic outdoor exhibition that activates the Museum’s grounds. In a historic first for the Arts Annual, the exhibition moves beyond traditional gallery walls, inviting visitors to experience large-scale works that explore how art reshapes our connection to landscape, place, and community.

Gordon created “Palm Oil Ollie” to draw attention to how humans have devastated the natural habitat of these intelligent, sensitive beings by plowing down their forests to plant palm oil plantations. “Ollie” is her tongue-in-cheek visual interpretation of how an orangutan would fortify herself in battle. She is ultimately battling us. I gave much consideration to whether she should give the finger, but settled on this as an appropriate human-like gesture.

The New Jersey Arts Annual Exhibition is a project of the Morris Museum and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.



Wendy Gordon, “Palm Oil Ollie,” (detail) 2023. Cast bronze, copper, chainmail, steel base, vinyl sign panels. Photo by Ken Petiote.

For the last film of the season, join us for "Frida: Viva La Vida!"Film: "Frida: Viva La Vida!"Wednesday, June 3, 2026 |...
05/27/2026

For the last film of the season, join us for "Frida: Viva La Vida!"

Film: "Frida: Viva La Vida!"
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Tickets: $18.00 | Members: $15.00
morrismuseum.org/frida

This film is a cinematic documentary event film that highlights the two sides of Frida Kahlo’s spirit: a revolutionary, pioneering artist of contemporary feminism, and on the other, a human being tormented by agony and love.

With Asia Argento as narrator, the two faces of the artist will be revealed by pursuing a common thread consisting of Frida’s own words: letters, diaries, and private confessions. The documentary film event will alternate interviews with historical documents, captivating reconstructions, and Frida Kahlo’s own paintings, kept in some of the most amazing museums in Mexico.

05/25/2026

This Mechanical Monday, we are featuring the popular Spark!Lab. Young inventors are encouraged to build their own creations and then explore the Museum’s Murtogh D. Guinness collection and see live demos at 2 PM. Spark!Lab opens at noon (Wednesday-Sunday). Just pick up your timed tickets at the front desk.

Spark!Lab at the Morris Museum is made possible by leadership support from BASF Science Education in North America. Generous support is also made possible by Gay H. Osborn on behalf of the Blanche and George Jones Fund, Inc.

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