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Libraries, Societies and Museums


Libraries, Societies, and Museums in Somerset County

Libraries Societies Museums
  • Franklin Twp Public Library - Main Library
    485 De Mott Lane
    Somerset, NJ 08873
    732-873-8700

  • Franklin Twp Public Library - Franklin Park
    3391 Rt. 27 S., Suite 101
    Franklin Park, NJ 08823
    732-873-8700, Option 5

  • Franklin Twp Public Library - Hamilton Street Kiosk
    935 Hamilton St.
    Somerset, NJ 08873
    732-729-4769

  • Hillsborough Library
    379 South Branch Rd.
    Hillsborough Municipal Complex
    Hillsborough, NJ 08844
    908-369-2200

  • Hillsborough Branch Library
    Amwell Road
    Belle Mead, NJ 08502

  • Somerset County Library
    PO Box 6700/N. Bridge St & Vogt Dr
    Bridgewater, NJ 08807

  • Somerville Public Library
    35 W End Ave
    Somerville, NJ 08876
    908-725-1336

  • Warren Township Library
    42 Mountain Blvd
    Warren, NJ 07059
    908-754-5554

  • Washington Valley Reading Station
    Washington Valley Road
    Martinsville, NJ 08836
    732-356-2363

 

  • Society of Mayflower Descendants in NJ
    Northern Region
    PO Box 172
    Chatham, NJ 07928
    Phyllis Hansen
    908-233-7410

  • Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission
    County Administration Bldg., Somerville; Tom D'Amico
    908-231-7110
    E-mail: CulturalHeritage@co.somerset.nj.us

  • Victorian Society of America
    North New Jersey Chapter
    750 Fairway Drive
    Union, NJ 07083
    Peter Campbell, President

  • Historical Society of Plainfield
    602 West Front Street
    Plainfield, NJ 07060-1004
    (908) 755-5831

 

  • Blackwells Mills Canal House Museum
    598 Canal Road
    Somerset NJ
    Canal House is a picturesque old home of honest masonry and stone, bordering the historic Delaware and Raritan Canal at Blackwells Mills Canal in Franklin Township. Built in the 1830s (as was the canal), it was home for generations of bridge tenders, whose job it was to open the swing bridge when canal boats came through. It serves today as a museum and library of canal history. 
    Call ahead to confirm hours. 732-257-4557

  • Brick Academy Museum
    15 West Oak St., Basking Ridge (Bernards Twp.).
    Photographs, genealogical records, rare local books, articles and other materials. Operated by the Historical Society of the Somerset Hills. 908-221-1770

  • Firemen's Museum
    Somerset St., North Plainfield. Collection of historic fire-fighting equipment and memorabilia. Open June to November.
    908-757-5720

  • Fleetwood Camera Museum
    614 Greenbrook Rd. & Clinton Ave., North Plainfield. Tours/lectures for groups, traveling displays for libraries. Located in the Vermeule Mansion.
    908-756-7810

  • Heritage Trail Association
    (732) 356-8856
    Van Horne House, 941 E. Main St., Bridgewater
    Dedicated to presenting the legend and lore of our community in a lively and entertaining way. We provide a year-round program of guided bus and walking tours as well as special events.

  • Somerville Fire Museum
    15 North Doughty Ave., Somerville. Showcases antique fire-fighting equipment and numerous pictures and citations showing the evolution of the Somerville Fire Department.
    Open Saturday 10 a.m.-noon or by appointment. 908-526-7098

 

 

 


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