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Museum Loan Program

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A teacher and students have fun learning about dinosaurs with Museum Loan artifacts!

About the Program

For more than half a century, the Museum Loan Department has served New Jersey public
and private schools, libraries, senior citizen and private facilities, and organizations with more than 1,400 portable boxed exhibits. These exhibits contain hands-on objects and interpretive materials that relate to subjects in the arts, sciences, history, and humanities. Artifacts, models,
charts, reproductions of artwork, science experiments, classroom activities and mounted specimens such as mammals, birds, and insects enhance the borrower’s learning experience. The collection also contains CD’s, DVD’s, and a large slide collection with slide projectors.

Boxed Exhibit Listings

Downloadable catalogs are available below and list offerings and exhibit descriptions with related NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards to aid teachers in choosing exhibits that fit curriculum needs.

Hours and Location

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. In July and August, the department is open to the public on Wednesdays only. The easy-access entrance ramp is located at the rear of the museum, underneath the parking deck.

Borrowing

Boxed exhibits can be borrowed for two weeks and may be reserved up to two months in advance. Showcase exhibits, to be placed in a locked showcase, are available for a one-month loan. Workshop exhibits, which require preparation, are six-week loans. Pickup and return of exhibits are the responsibility of the borrower. Transportation must be in a closed vehicle.

Museum Loan Membership Fees

Public and Private Schools (for both classroom and library use):

Up to 50 students $150/school
51 to 99 students $300/school
100 to 249 students $500/school
250 to 499 students $750/school
500 to 750 students $1,250/school
751 to 1000 students $2,500/school
Entire School District $4,200/district

Public Library or Private Organization

$375

Home School Family

$50/family

An annual membership (September through August) is available to schools, school districts, home school groups, libraries, senior facilities, and individuals. Other groups should call for additional information.

Please complete the Museum Loan Membership Application and make fees payable to the Morris Museum prior to the borrowing of exhibits.

For more information please call 973.971.3709 or

email slboxreserves@morrismuseum.org.

To join the Museum Loan Program or to request a catalog call 973.971.3709.