The National Guard Militia Museum of New Jersey is located in both Sea Girt and Lawrenceville. This organization has the mission of preserving and explaining the military heritage of New Jersey, enhancing public understanding of how armed conflicts and military institutions have shaped our state and national experience. The Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to assist in the collection, preservation and display of artifacts and related memorabilia, which has specific historical significance to the Army National Guard, the Air National Guard, and the Naval Militia of New Jersey.

Membership in this organization is open to all who desire to assist its purposes and goals. Members will receive periodic newsletters, a discount of 10% at the Museum Store, access to the Museum Library and the personal satisfaction of being part of our effort to preserve our precious history and heritage.

Annual dues are $10 for individuals. Lifetime membership is also available for a one time $250 fee. To join, please complete the Membership Application found below and send a check for the appropriate amount to: NGMMNJ, P.O. Box 277, Sea Girt, NJ, 08750-0277. ATTN: Membership.

Museum headquarters is in Sea Girt, where Curator 1LT Jarrett L. Feldman has his office. The Sea Girt Main Museum presents the role of the New Jersey Militia and National Guard within the context of the larger history of the state, using original and reproduction uniforms, weapons, photographs, artifacts and art from the period of Dutch, Swedish and British colonization through the War for Independence, Civil War and World Wars I and II to the present day, paying particular attention to the diversity of the New Jersey citizen soldier and his or her experience.

The Artillery Annex to the Militia Museum of New Jersey is located at the Artillery Armory in Lawrenceville.  Items on exhibit include weapons, uniforms and other equipment from various periods of service.  There are two rooms dedicated to military memorabilia from the Civil War and a "Model Room" with over one hundred small-scale models of military equipment in addition to equipment captured during Operation Iraqi Freedom.  In the Drill Hall is the work area for the Cannon Shop with several pieces of military equipment on display.  Additionally, about 15 tanks, vehicles and cannon are on display outside.  For hours or to request a tour please call the Annex at (609) 530-6802.

Museum Membership Application (23KB PDF)

Director: Carol Fowler (Phone: 732.974.5966)

The Library of Congress Veterans History Project Website:
http://www.loc.gov/vets/

Sea Girt - 732.974.5966
The NGMMNJ has its primary location on the historic campus of the National Guard Training Center in Sea Girt. We are open Tuesday and Thursday year-round 10:00 - 3:00. For weekend visits, please call ahead for coverage.

For group tours of our the museum in Sea Girt, please request in writing to:
Gen. Jeffrey Pierson
Fax number (732.) 974-5969
Phone number (732) 974-5996.

Sea Girt Ave & Camp Dr in Sea Girt, 08750

Lawrenceville (Artillery Annex) - 609.530.6802 The Artillery Annex to the Militia Museum of New Jersey is located at the Artillery Armory in Lawrenceville.

NGMMNJ FA Annex Address
151 Eggert Crossing Road Lawrenceville, N.J. 08648
Phone (609) 530-6802