Things to do in Morristown
Acorn Hall
Victorian mansion built in 1853 and the headquarters of the Morris County Historical Society. An Italiante mansion, surrounded by Victorian gardens, features 95% of its original furnishings, costumes and other examples of Victoriana. Tours by appointment only. Find Best Western Morristown lodging nearby. Call 973-267-3465 for more information.
68 Morris Avenue, Morristown, NJ
Bickford Theatre at the Morris Museum
Year round theatre for children and award winning evening productions. Call 973-971-3706 for more information.
6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, NJ
Colonial Symphony
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ
George Griswold Frelinghuysen Arboretum
A wide range of native and exotic plants in formal gardens can be seen here on 127 acres. Call 973-326-7600 for more information.
53 E. Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ
Historic Speedwell
Tour the exhibits in the L'Hommedieu House, Vail Factory (where the first telegraph was invented), Carriage House, and Granary. Guided tours are available. Special events such as summer programs for children occur throughout the year. Call 973 540-0211 for more information.
333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum
Mcculloch Hall was built as a dwelling over 150 years ago and is situated in the historic district of Morristown. Exhibits include a collection by Thomas Nast, a political cartoonist from the 19th Century and W. Parsons Todd's fine and decorative arts. A historic garden, oriental rugs, and presidential items can also be viewed. Call 973 538-2404 for more information.
at 45 Macculloch Avenue, Morristown, NJ
Morris Museum
Over 48,000 objects are on display, including decorative art pieces, toys and dolls, natural science exhibits, and fine art pieces. The anthropology section includes items from the Native American, Oceanic, Asian, African, and North and South American cultures. Open Tuesday - Sunday. Call 973 971-3700 for more information.
6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, NJ
Morristown National Historical Park
This Park served as a camp for George Washington during the Revolutionary War from 1779-1780. Today, visitors may view the Jacob Ford Mansion (General Washington's military headquarters during the winter of 1779-1780), other historical buildings, or hike the over 27 miles of trails. Call 973 539-2085 for more information.
30 Washington Place, Morristown, NJ
Schuyler Hamilton House
The 1760 home of General Jabez Campfield, Surgeon General to George Washington. Alexander Hamilton courted Betsy Schuyler here in the winter months. Call 973-267-4039 for more information.
5 Olyphant Place, Morristown, NJ
Shakespeare Garden
Located on the College of St. Elizabeth campus. Call 973-290-5017 for more information.
2 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ