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The Mahwah Museum
The Mahwah Museum is located at 201 Franklin Turnpike, Mahwah, NJ 07430
The Mahwah Museum was founded in 2001; at that time, the Mahwah Historical Society’s collections were transferred to and formed the foundation of the museum as we know it today. The Mahwah Museum Society is a non-profit corporation under the laws of New Jersey and is qualified as a 501(c)(3) tax exempt entity under the Internal Revenue Code. The Mahwah Museum is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees.
Mahwah Museum Operations
We are open on Saturdays, September-June from 1pm-4pm.
Admission
Admission to the Museum is $5 per adult; Children & Students (20 & Under). Credit and debit cards are accepted.
Admission is free for Museum and Families First members.
Exhibits
Permanent exhibits include The Donald Cooper Model Railroad, Les Paul and Mary Ford in Mahwah, and The Old Station and Erie Caboose.
Rotating exhibits include the Lee Vold Gallery’s “Performance!., and more to come this season!
Educational and Small Group Tours
The Museum offers tours for school and scouting groups, and specialized groups tours. These tours are usually run while the museum is closed to the public. Advance registration is required along with a small fee.
Permanent Exhibits
Les Paul and Mary Ford in Mahwah
Open during regular Museum Hours, Saturdays in October – June, 1 pm to 4 pm
Mahwah Museum has a small permanent exhibit featuring some Les Paul and Mary Ford history which allows visitors to learn the essential facts of Les Paul’s life and career in Mahwah. There are sections on his inventions and innovations, a display of one-of-a-kind precious guitars made especially for Les, and a re-creation of the studio in which Les did his work.
Donald Cooper Model Railroad
Open during regular Museum Hours, Saturdays in October – June, 1 pm to 4 pm
Admission to the model railroad is included in museum admission. Admission is free for Museum members.
Old Station and Erie Caboose
The Old Station Museum and Caboose, located at 1871 Old Station Lane (near the Mahwah Depot of New Jersey Transit, adjacent to East Ramapo Ave.), is currently closed due to nearby roadwork.
Admission is free and all visitors will receive a free 1876 historical map of Mahwah.
