Rutgers University Geology Museum
No admission feeSee a mastodon skeleton, fossils and New Jersey minerals in a free museum inside an 1872 stone hall on Rutgers' oldest campus.

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A university art museum on the Rutgers campus in New Brunswick, known for its large and varied holdings.
71 Hamilton St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 · New Brunswick, NJ
The Zimmerli sits on the Rutgers University campus in New Brunswick and works as a university-based art museum. Its collection spans many media and centuries, with particular depth in Soviet nonconformist art, American art, European works on paper, Asian woodblock prints, and original illustrations for children's books. The museum also runs teaching programs for children, families, school groups, and university students, along with tours, talks, and workshops. Its website lists rotating exhibitions and upcoming events, so visitors should check current listings before planning a trip.
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