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                                    GROUPS

                                    (SCHOOLS/ CAMPS / DAYCARE/SPECIAL GROUPS & PARTIES)
                                    Wednesdays to Saturdays  :
                                    • AM Slot (10am-12pm or 10:30am-12:30pm)
                                    • PM Slots: 12:30pm-2:30pm or 1pm-3pm)
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                                    SUBMIT BOOKING REQUEST


                                    Walk-Ins welcomed
                                    Saturdays : 10am-3pm
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                                    Basic Details
                                    • Most field trips and parties run for about two hours at museum.
                                    • Programs are available for a range of ages of children.
                                    • All exhibits are hands-on and interactive

                                      Chaperones
                                      Call us for information on our chaperone policies.  There is no charge for chaperones.


                                    Hours of Operation

                                                                                                     Day                       Open                     Closed                
                                                                                                    Monday                  Closed                    Closed 
                                                                                                    Tuesday                  Closed                   Closed   
                                                                                                    Wednesday            10AM                     3PM*   
                                                                                                    Thursday                10AM                     3PM*   
                                                                                                    Friday                     10AM                     3PM*   
                                                                                                    Saturday                10AM                      3PM* 
                                                                                                    Sunday                   Closed                    Closed  


                                     * After-school and Evening progams are also available.  Call for more information. 

                                         We are able to accommodate to your schedule if notified in advance. *       
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                                    Birthday Parties

                                    Saturdays (Weekdays by special arrangement)
                                    • AM Slot  10:30am-12:30pm
                                    • PM Slot      1pm-3pm
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                                    SUBMIT BIRTHDAY PARTY REQUEST

                                    Birthday Party Details

                                    Most parties run for about 2 hours.  During the first 30 minutes of your party children have a chance to play in "the Village."  This open-ended play time allows your visitors a chance to arrive.  The next  hour is for exhibits, presentations, hands on activities and puppet shows.  Children will be divided, based on age, into small groups (If it is a small party they all stay together) and they will be escorted by staff members to each exhibit and  presentation.   Parents will work with  JECM staff to select the exhibits  and is  presentations that will be best for your child's age and interests. When the  presentations and exhibit visits are finished, children then return to party rooms for the final 30 minutes to sing happy birthday and eat and enjoy the rest of party.
                                    Our staff is here to help you and will assist you in making sure your child has a GREAT Birthday party. 

                                    COST
                                    • For pricing please click here. Adults are free.

                                    PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES
                                    • Parents are responsible for any decorations, food, drinks and or additional items for the birthday party.
                                    • Party room is available for the final 30 minutes to singing happy birthday and eat and enjoy the rest of party

                                    JECM STAFF PROVIDES
                                    • JECM will  be presenting programs throughout the building and will assist parents in setting up and transporting  gifts and birthday supplies in and out from your vehicles at the beginning and at the end of the party.  Our staff will be supervising the children at all times.
                                    • We have a kitchen so you will be able to bring items and place in the refrigerator to stay cool.

                                    Our staff is here to help you and will assist you in making sure your child has a GREAT time.











                                    Please feel free to contact us for additional information at 973-673-6900 or drop in and visit us at 192 Dodd St., East Orange, NJ 07018. Please call ahead for a tour. We look forward in seeing and hearing from you .

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                                    Please feel free to contact us for additional information at 973-673-6900 or 201-200-3101.