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Museum of Early Trades and Crafts, Madison, NJ

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Museum of Early Trades and Crafts

A Madison, New Jersey museum that tells the stories of early craftspeople and tradespeople from the 1700s and 1800s.

9 Main Street, Madison, NJ 07940 · Madison, NJ

About Museum of Early Trades and Crafts

This non-profit museum in Madison, Morris County, focuses on the working lives of artisans from the 18th and 19th centuries. Its exhibits and programs connect visitors to the people behind early American trades, linking the past to present-day questions about the future. The museum also offers school, scout, and adult programming, along with events and venue rentals.

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