The best museums in Jersey City in September 2025

These are the top 5 best museums in Jersey City, United States, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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Looking for the best museums in Jersey City? These are the best ones:

  1. Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration1

    Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration

     Jersey City, NJ
    Ellis Island, a small islet nestled in the port of New York, near New Jersey, is a significant historical site. Its strategic location in the upper area of the bay made it a crucial point of entry for millions of immigrants coming to the United States.
  2. Liberty Science Center2

    Liberty Science Center

     Jersey City, NJ
    The Liberty Science Center is an interactive science museum and learning center situated in Liberty State Park, Jersey City, New Jersey. It offers a variety of science exhibits and educational resources, making it an ideal destination for those interested in science and learning. The center is easily accessible and provides a unique opportunity to engage with science in a hands-on and interactive way.
  3. Mana Contemporary3

    Mana Contemporary

     Jersey City, NJ
    Mana Contemporary is a cultural center located in Jersey City, New Jersey, with affiliated centers in Chicago and Miami. Established in May 2011, it was founded by entrepreneur Moishe Mana. The center offers services, spaces, and programs to artists, collectors, curators, students, and the artistic community.
  4. Museum of Russian Art4

    Museum of Russian Art

     Jersey City, NJ
    The Museum of Russian Art (MoRA) is located in Jersey City, New Jersey and is dedicated to showcasing Russian art, with a particular focus on Soviet Nonconformist Art. This unique collection provides an insight into the artistic movements that emerged in the Soviet Union outside of the state-sanctioned art scene. Visitors can expect to see a variety of works that reflect the diverse and complex history of Russian art.
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    Liberty State Park Interpretive Center

     Jersey City, NJ

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