The Schoolhouse Museum, which is operated by the Ridgewood Historical Society, is located at 650 E. Glen Avenue, Ridgewood, N.J.

If you've ever wondered what life was like in the historic Saddle River Valley a century or more ago, now you can find out. We invite you to tour our web site to see what the museum offers, then come visit us and experience first hand the culture of the 1800s - how we lived, learned and worked.

NEW EXHIBITS:

Samplers, a craft that was both artistic and educational. PLUS Wedding attire from the Otto and Jean Krumbach textile collection.
Go to Exhibits Page.

This popular musical program of acoustical nights featuring local rock and blue grass talent is returning for a series of three concerts to be given from October through December

The programs feature many of Ridgewood’s finest musicians performing classic and contemporary rock songs adapted to an Unplugged format in the style made famous by the MTV Unplugged series.

Each concert will run from 8:20 to 10:15PM (including a brief intermission) and will be held at the Schoolhouse Museum, 650 E. Glen Avenue, Ridgewood.

To view the schedule of performers and performance dates, click here.

Ticket prices are $15 for adults and $12 for children under 12. Order tickets by contacting Nancy Koontz via e-mail: ridgewoodunplugged@gmail.com

On a warm summer afternoon, local children gathered on the Schoolhouse lawn and enjoyed the games their ancestors played more than a century ago. The Museum sponsors numerous such events during the course of the year. See more People & Places.

Phyllis Rowley, right, former education director points out museum features to a group of students from Travell Elementary school. Scout groups and senior citizen organizations also visit and take the tour.

Additional information can be had by e-mailing
tours@ridgewoodhistoricalsociety.org.

or by phoning the Museum
201 447 3242.