Top rated Historical place museums in Paterson, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Historical place museums in Paterson

Experience the best that Paterson has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 50 places from Historical place museum category.

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Raynham Hall Museum

Historical place museum

Former home of George Washington’s intelligence operative Robert Townsend, with preserved interiors.

4.90 (95 reviews) (~54.01 km from centre)

9/11 Memorial & Museum

Historical place museum

Plaza, pools & exhibits honoring victims of 1993 & 2001 WTC terrorist attacks. Free timed admission.

4.80 (78.3K reviews) (~26.43 km from centre)

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Historical place museum

Former home of Theodore Roosevelt with museum, nature trails, beach & visitor center on 83 acres.

4.80 (1.4K reviews) (~56.48 km from centre)

Grey Towers National Historic Site

Historical landmark

Picturesque estate featuring a French chateau–style mansion built in 1886 & vast, landscaped lawns.

4.80 (924 reviews) (~70.93 km from centre)

The Armour-Stiner Octagon House

Tour operator

👍👍 Got the opportunity to visit this hidden gem this weekend. We were looking for something local and partially indoors due the the weather. I’ve lived in Scarsdale for 10 years and never heard of this delightful home in Irvington. If you are a fan of historic homes, or restored homes, or just intere...

4.80 (325 reviews) (~28.3 km from centre)

Washington's Headquarters Museum

Historical place museum

👍👍 Place of significant historical importance right in Morristown. The free tour was great and provided a great overview of the life and times of people of that generation

4.80 (258 reviews) (~28.14 km from centre)

Springwood

Historical place museum

👍 This tour is separate from the Library and Museum. If you have a National Parks Senior Pass, the tour ticket is free. The downstairs was just as one would expect with all the fine furniture, paintings, photos, and rich decor. The second floor with all of the bedrooms was a little plainer than I expe...

4.80 (87 reviews) (~96.6 km from centre)

Empire State Building

Historical landmark

Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.

4.70 (104.6K reviews) (~24.4 km from centre)

Van Cortlandt Manor

Historical place museum

Revolutionary War-era manor & living history museum with guides in period dress plus gardens & more.

4.70 (1.4K reviews) (~39.33 km from centre)

Lyndhurst Mansion

Historical place museum

19th-century Gothic Revival mansion set on a 67-acre estate with self-guided audio tours available.

4.70 (1.4K reviews) (~29.77 km from centre)

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

History museum

Home & laboratory of American inventor & manufacturer features historical artifacts & archives.

4.70 (1.3K reviews) (~15.68 km from centre)

Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site

Historical place museum

Historic 181-acre estate with Eleanor Roosevelt's former home & a center with history exhibits.

4.70 (514 reviews) (~96.68 km from centre)

Statue of Liberty Museum

History museum

Sprawling space for multimedia exhibits & historic artifacts, including the statue's original torch.

4.70 (456 reviews) (~27.25 km from centre)

South Street Seaport Museum

Maritime museum

Institution housing paintings, ship models, scrimshaw & more with vintage ships docked outside.

4.70 (426 reviews) (~27.32 km from centre)

East Jersey Old Town Village

History museum

Restored & replica buildings from the 1700s-1800s, with period artifacts & educational programs.

4.70 (280 reviews) (~51.7 km from centre)

Historic Longstreet Farm

Historical landmark

👍👍 Great farm! The staff here are so knowledgeable and friendly! They had a wood worker and piano player. Definitely will be back for more activities they have

4.70 (271 reviews) (~60.94 km from centre)

Historic Walnford

Historical place museum

👍👍 A nice hidden gem in Upper Freehold

4.70 (236 reviews) (~92.85 km from centre)

Roosevelt Museum at Old Orchard

Historical place museum

👍👍 A self guiding tour with objects from the life of Theodore Roosevelt. Very informative and interesting. I was very fortunate to see Theodore Roosevelt’s metal of Honor on a visit. The metal now is in Washington D.C.. If you a hiker there is a downward trail leading to a nature preserve with a nice b...

4.70 (190 reviews) (~56.9 km from centre)

MANITOGA / The Russel Wright Design Center

Historical landmark

👍👍 This house tour was terrific! The docent was knowledgeable and charming. The surrounding 75 acres just beg to be hiked. You must have a ticket to see the house but can hike at any time provided you can get into the parking lot. Russel Wright was a maverick in his designs and his house is no differen...

4.70 (182 reviews) (~51.4 km from centre)

Rutherfurd Hall

Historical landmark

👍👍 Pretty estate. Only can visit on limited tours

4.70 (180 reviews) (~53.86 km from centre)

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Top rated Historical place museums in Paterson, United States