Liberty Hall Museum

History comes alive at Liberty Hall Museum, where rich history seeps into this elegant historic house museum.

By the time it was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1973, the Liberty Hall residence had built quite an impressive resume. Built by a signer of the United States Constitution—New Jersey’s first governor, William Livingston—the house has also been occupied by two members of the Second Continental Congress as well as two United States senators.

Hours of Operation & Tickets

Exhibits

Events

Gardens

Set on originally 120 lushly appointed acres and expanded from its original 14-room Georgian style home to today’s 50-room mansion, visitors enjoy a fully transformative experience before seeing their first piece of antique furniture, ceramic, or textile.

Hours of Operation & Tickets

Liberty Hall Museum is open from Wednesday to Sunday, running from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tours are held from April to December at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Although reservations are preferred, walk-ins are welcomed. To purchase tickets, click here.

Exhibits

Step back in time with rare artifacts and memorabilia at Liberty Hall Museum.

There’s something for everyone in the sprawling Liberty Hall Museum, from historically significant documents to tools and toys, as well as pieces that more than two centuries worth of New Jersey royalty wore, ate from, or relaxed on.

Make your way to Liberty Hall's latest exhibit, "Love Unveiled: 250 Years of Saying 'I Do,'" and uncover long-time wedding traditions. Centuries of love will be revealed through marital ceremonies in this special exhibit.

Additional tours are also offered such as a Children's Tour, Architecture Tour, Uncovering the Enslaved Tour, and Ladies of Liberty Hall Tour.

Events

Uncover an array of events, from kid-friendly festivities to seasonal experiences.

You can enjoy one of Liberty Hall Museum’s scheduled events or create one of your own like a Firefighter-themed children’s birthday party that includes a tour of the Liberty Hall Fire Museum, a real fire truck to play on—the museum also includes three historic fire engines—and a glimpse of how Elizabeth’s first responders extinguished a blaze two centuries ago.

For a more relaxing yet sumptuous experience, try the guided house or garden tour, followed by a boxed lunch at our picnic tables—reserved just for you. This seasonal program runs every Wednesday during the summer.

Also, check out Liberty Hall’s recurring Summer Adventures at Liberty Hall for kids—with or without parents—that are offered onsite. These Summer Adventures include topics such as Adventures in Nature and Changing Childhood. These take place Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. July and August.

Liberty Hall Museum also offers a Toddler Time program, which is featured on every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in July and August.

Gardens

While there’s not quite one garden for each room in the mansion, the variety and beauty of the grounds astound.

The Herb Garden awakens the senses with wafts of basil, echinacea, rosemary, bee balm, and others. Looking for a challenge? The English Maze parterre garden’s full-length puzzle provides layered views of the estate’s seasonal blooms.

Ahead of its time at the time, the Serpentine Path adds a sense of wonder as you meander through the grounds. The Flowers & Rose Garden tops off the outside portion of your day, boasting centuries-strong rare rose blooms and a supporting cast of lilies, oleander, sunflowers, and hydrangeas, along with greenhouse plants.

Tour the lavish gardens and take in the tranquil ambience, from Wednesday to Sunday with sessions at 11:00 a.m., or 1:00 p.m. This stunning green space can also be explored through a self-guided tour.

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