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Trenton was one of the two major pottery centers in the United States.



 

Current Exhibitions

Juel Sculpture   Sturken Aperture

Dress     Aperture

Lynda Juel and Marie Sturken 

                                                                                        

November 15, 2008 - January 4, 2009

Saturday, November 15, 7-9 PM

Members and Artists only -- 6-7 PM

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Chein tin soldiers

A Toy Story:

Seven Decades of J. Chein and Company,

New Jersey Toymaker

November 21, 2008 - March 22, 2009

November 21, 2008

6-9 PM

with a special visit from Santa

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Sunday, January 11, 2009 2 PM

Recent Purchases of Contemporary Art

Trenton Museum Society purchases from Ellarslie Open Exhibits

2002-2008

Second Floor Details>>

Upcoming Exhibitions

Hari Hawkins, Earl Lewis &

Sasha Parubchenko

January 10 - February 22, 2009

Opening Reception: January 17, 7-9PM

Members and Artists only -- 6-7PM

A Taste of Trenton

January 31 - March 15, 2009

Second Floor

February 22, 2009 1-4 PM

 

 

 

Updated 12.29.08

 

 

On Sale Now

2009 Ellarslie Open XXVI Calendar

Purchase in Molly's ~ The Shop at Ellarslie

or online

Special Events

Saturday Workshops for Children

Saturdays, January 24 & 31 and February 7, 2009 -- 11-12:30 PM

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Saturday Workshops for Adults

Saturdays, January 10, 24, & 31 and February 7, 2009 -- 1-3 PM

Details >>

Sunday, January 11, 2009 2 PM

After School Art Classes

For children ages 6 to 12.

Tuesdays from 3:30 until 4:45

8 week program starting January 20, 2009

Registration Fee: $40, includes materials and snacks

$30 for Members

Limited to 12 students

Register Here>>

 

A Taste of Chocolate

Friday, February 13, 2009 8 PM

$35 for members and $40 for non-members

Reserve Now>>

 

Membership Benefits

Join The Trenton Museum Society Now as an Individual, Patron, Donor, Sponsor, Benefactor, or Corporate Member & enjoy the benefits, which include:

  • Invitations to special members-only events.
  • Museum Store discounts.
  • Guest passes.
  • Our newsletter, Ellarslie Muse.
  • And much more.

Questions? Email the Museum Society.

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Support Ellarslie

You Can Help Us Receive a Contribution from Commerce Bank
Commerce Bank customers can help the Trenton Museum Society earn a contribution from Commerce Bank for their regular banking activities. Details>>

Acme Tape Saver Program
Another way to help out TMS is to donate your Acme grocery store receipts to us. The Acme Tape Saver program will redeem 1% of your total grocery bill to the Trenton Museum Society. You can either drop-off
your receipts at Molly's Gift Store, located inside the museum, or mail them to us at our post office address. Buy food at Acme and help us out!

 

The Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion is owned by the City of Trenton, Douglas H. Palmer, Mayor, maintained and operated by the Department of Recreation, Natural Resources & Culture, Division of Culture. Programs are made possible in part by the Mercer County Cultural and Heritage Commission through funding from the Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders, and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment of the Arts.

All programs and additional support provided by the Trenton Museum Society.

 

Museum Hours
Tuesday - Saturday: 11AM to 3PM
Sunday: 1 to 4 PM
Closed Monday and Municipal Holidays

The Trenton City Museum
Ellarslie Mansion in Cadwalader Park
Trenton, New Jersey
Phone: (609) 989-3632   Fax: (609) 989-3624
Director:
Brian O. Hill   
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