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Paramus Fritz Behnke Historical Museum, Paramus, NJ
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Paramus Fritz Behnke Historical Museum

A local history museum in Paramus, New Jersey, preserving artifacts and stories of the town and surrounding area.

330 Paramus Road, Paramus NJ 07652 · Paramus, NJ

About Paramus Fritz Behnke Historical Museum

The museum keeps the history of Paramus and nearby communities alive through its collection of local artifacts. Its exhibits range from Native American objects made thousands of years ago to the growth of the retail corridors along Routes 4 and 17, with particular attention to 1900 through 1960. Displays cover topics such as the Lenni Lenape, the Bergen Pines medical facility, a one-room schoolhouse, household life, vintage toys, local entertainment, farming, industry, and local businesses. The museum also offers lectures, guided tours, trolley tours, cemetery tours, and walking tours for schools, clubs, seniors, and families. It is named for founder Fritz Behnke, who lived from 1919 to 2012.

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  • #Paramus
  • #New Jersey
  • #artifacts
  • #Native American history

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