An amazing gem of a museum. Currently exhibiting artist Ezra Tucker who paints, huge, realistic, and gorgeous canvases of animals. Ezra highlights in his paintings a number of Black Americans who served their country in brave ways. There’s also an artist in residence who has created fantastically detailed scratchings of wildlife. But the most amazing part of the museum for me was the taxidermy collection on the second floor, which included a number of extremely rare as well as extinct animals. The taxidermy section lacked explanation labels, which would really benefit visitors.
A gem hiding in plain sight! The building has a interesting history and has been very well maintained. The exhibitions are all worth a detailed look and the space itself is deceivingly large with some great rotating exhibits. Diane was our guide and exceedingly helpful and a great source of information about the exhibits and the space.
This museum is a wonderful place to visit if you have anything greater than a passing interest in wildlife and wildlife art. There are dozens of painting and sculptures on display and if you’re lucky enough you might see the massive taxidermy collection hidden away on the upper floor. There are also bits of local history on display as well which provide a rich insight into the many familiar names seen and heard in and around Bergen county.
I was absolutely blown away by this hidden gem! I've passed the mansion dozens of times and never thought to visit the museum, and I'm so happy I did. The artwork is stunning and the weekend volunteer was so pleasant and informative! Once you ring the bell and are invited in, you are shown around. There are two floors; downstairs houses paintings and sculptures and the upstairs is home to an extensive array of taxidermy from all over the world. If you are a love of the arts or nature, this place is worth a trip!
Small but amazing museum, they have beautiful wildlife art. The taxidermy exhibit is amazing as well, so many animals from all over the world. I can't wait to see the next exhibit.Visited onWeekendWait time1 hr+Reservation recommendedNot surePrice for adult entryFree
Excellent exhibition of Ezra Tucker's wild-life paintings. Hurry to see it before the exhibition closes at the end of August!Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitPrice for adult entryFree
You must visit this place! My daughter and I had an amazing time. Ms. Rosa was our guide and she took her time to explain and talk to us about all the wonderful art. Thank you Ms. Rosa and for letting us meet your bunny! We can't wait for the new exhibition.
Pleasantly amazed by the phenomenal taxidermy collection on the second floor—including a dodo bird! Hidden gem. Fun way to spend an hour.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNoPrice for adult entryFree
There were beautiful paintings and sculptures some amazing. Diane was nice enough to show us the taxidermy area on second floor. Very nice lady. My young niece and nephew loved it !!! Will be back in September. L. Cavallo
I have driven by this place many times and finally stopped in - what a little jewel of a place! I neglected to get the name of the lady who showed us around but she was very pleasant. It's free to get in, the art is quite good and the history is interesting. We just missed one of the temporary exhibits but well worth a visit even for just the permanent display
