Newark Museum Explorers Program

Newark Museum Explorers Program Explorers program is a college, life, and career preparedness program that provides invaluable education, employment, and mentoring opportunities.

The Newark Museum Explorers Program has been named a finalist for the 2017 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award! The Newark Museum Explorers Program is a college, career and life readiness Program that builds confidence, empathy and leadership. Every year 40 high school students engage with the unique collections, resources and staff of the Newark Museum. In the process, Explorers lear

n about their passions and strengths, and discover new skills as public speakers, teachers, researchers and leaders. The three to four year curriculum is designed to challenge students by rotating them throughout different areas of the museum. Explorers participate in professional development workshops that focus on leadership training, public speaking, team-building exercises, museum-based art and science projects, and field trips. The Program requires a commitment of six-hours after-school, 30 hours of community service, and 25 hours per week in the summer over a three to four year span. Since the Program began 22 years ago, more than 270 students have graduated from the Explorers Program. Over the past 10 years, 100% of students graduating from the Program attended institutions of higher education. The Program has expanded its reach by accepting freshmen beginning Summer 2017.

Congrats Class of 2025!!
06/04/2025

Congrats Class of 2025!!

The Newark Museum of Art is graduating its 30th class of high school seniors as a part of the museum's Explorer's Program.

06/03/2025

Thank you to the Universal Martial Arts, Bloomfield, NJ!!! Can’t wait to see you next year!

11/30/2024

❄️ Save the Date! ❄️

Join us for Community Day: Winter Wonderland on Saturday, December 14, from 12–5pm! Celebrate winter holidays around the world with live performances, a magical light show, festive art-making activities, and more!

Enjoy music from a jazz band, carolers, a Kwanzaa performance, and lively Latin rhythms. Create ornaments for our community Christmas tree, sip hot chocolate, and take in the holiday cheer!

FREE admission for the day—register now: https://ow.ly/lGut50Ui6A4

See you on Halloween Night 6-9 PM. TEENS AGES 13-18 only! Win $50 for best costume! No masks allowed. FREE ENTRY. Must b...
10/24/2024

See you on Halloween Night 6-9 PM. TEENS AGES 13-18 only! Win $50 for best costume! No masks allowed. FREE ENTRY. Must bring school ID. No re-entry will be permitted. Enjoy free food, music, raffles, Halloween costume contest and terror walk!

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49 Washington Street
Newark, NJ
07102

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Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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