Hands-on exhibits, walk-through spaceship
Jersey Explorer Children's Museum in East Orange features 11,000 square feet of interactive galleries focused on ancient Egypt, space exploration, and world cultures, with a walk-through spaceship exhibit and discovery trunks for hands-on exploration.
Indoor · Rainy-day pick
Call ahead to confirm the museum is open; it's staffed entirely by volunteers so hours are limited and walk-ins need to verify availability.
The Galactic Stargazer spaceship experience lasts about one hour; plan accordingly if your child has a limited attention span.
East Orange Public School students get free admission; call to confirm eligibility if your child attends a school in the district.