Previous Exhibits
November 2011 - January 2012: Here Comes Santa Claus
"Here Comes Santa Claus" Featuring toys that have been part of the Christmas celebration through the years. On display are action toys, many varieties of colorful board games with beautiful lithograph printing from the 1920's, 30's and 40's. Crafts from yarn, wood, painting and crayon which kept many a youngster busy. Dolls that have always been much loved by little girls, with their tea sets and clothes. You will see an Easy Bake oven from the1960's. Stuffed animals and figures are ever popular. Some older Steiff are featured. Who remembers playing with Gumby, Mickey Mouse or Raggedy Ann? An especially interesting item are the small Cococubs from England. They were available in Cadbury Cocoa from 1934-1938 which ran a popular children's club and issued "The Cococub News". Characters from popular books, movies and television and childhood favorites such as Uncle Wiggily, Shirley Temple and Red Ryder, the comic strip cowboy, are also on display. One of the highlights of the exhibit is The Red Ryder BB Gun. Introduced in the 1930's and produced by Daisy Outdoor Products, the Red Ryder BB gun was prominently featured in the popular Holiday classic "A Christmas Story".
June-October 2011: Cranbury and the Civil War
When the Civil War began, communities such as Cranbury, Hightstown and Prospect Plains banded together to sew flags and uniforms, send food and bandages to the hospitals and help support local families whose men were off at war. Come read their stories through the letters and the written accounts of the period. See the photos, and the inventions of the time and learn about their triumphs and great losses.
January-April 2010: Needlework Exhibit
Featuring crewelwork, needlepoint, cross-stitch, and quilting.
November-December 2010: Tomorrow’s Antiques
“Tomorrow’s Antiques" featuring collectable dolls from American history and Hess Trucks, will open on Sunday, November 14 and run through February 20, 2011.
June-October 2010: Family Heirlooms
The Family Heirlooms exhibit opened at Cranbury Museum on July 18 and will run through October 30. A variety of items belonging to many Cranbury area residents are on display. Included in the exhibit are clothing, certificates, toys, quilts glassware, pottery, a doll house, a music box, photos and much more.
February-June 2010: Candlewick Glass
The exhibit at the Museum introduces the history and products of the Imperial Glass Company of Bellaire, Ohio, with a display of beautiful Candlewick Glass from the collection of Peter and Katie Turner. As one of its major lines, the Imperial Glass Company made Candlewick Glass from 1935 to 1984. The Turners have chosen some interesting and unique pieces for the exhibit. The exhibit will run through June 27.
October 2009-January 2010: Under the Tree: Toys of Christmas Past
The holiday exhibit, Under the Tree, Toys of Christmas Past, will open on Sunday, November 8, 2009 at the Cranbury Museum. Experience holidays of the past as you view antique and vintage toys from the 19th and 20th century. Vintage decorations are also displayed in the exhibit room that features a Victorian Christmas tree.
June-October 2009: American Quilts: Our Cranbury Collection
Immerse yourself in a sampling of quilts culled from the collection of the Cranbury Historical & Preservation Society and its members. Spanning a period of over 160 years, the exhibit , "American Quilts: Our Cranbury Collection," features a variety of quilt patterns, colors, designs and materials. View samples of applique, pieced blocks, crazy quilts, album quilts, children's quilts and more!
February-June 2009: The Hambletonian: Its Trotters, their Connections and the Racing Event 1926-2009
A new exhibit , The Hambletonian: Its Trotters, their Connections and the Racing Event 1926-2009 will open at the Cranbury Museum on Sunday, February 8th. Initially held at the New York State Fairgrounds in 1926, this prestigious harness racing event has thrived for over eighty years. It continues today at the Meadowlands in New Jersey. The museum exhibit will feature medals, trophies, racing equipment, photographs, posters, newspaper articles and magazines depicting the history of The Hambletonian and some of its exciting highlights.
June-November 2008: Presidential Connections
Just in time for July 4th, the new exhibit, Presidential Connections, will open at the Cranbury Museum on June 29. Get into the patriotic spirit as you view this delightful exhibit that features campaign buttons and posters, postcards, newspapers, magazines, lithographs, books, letters, pictures and other items linked to the presidency. Learn about the correspondence sent from Cranbury by George Washington in June, 1778. View letters written by Adlai Stevenson, notes from Bess Truman and Jackie Kennedy, and original campaign posters for Franklin Roosevelt and Herbert Hoover. A few pieces signed by presidents may also be featured.
Everyone is invited to visit this new exhibit beginning Sunday, June 29 from 1-4 p.m. at the Cranbury Museum, 4 Park Place East, Cranbury, (609) 409-1289. Admission is free. Presidential Connections remains on display every Sunday from 1-4 p.m. until November, 2008.