Edison Cement
from New Village, NJ and other Thomas Edison related artifacts are located in Zobel Hall.

Nearby Attractions

Franklin Mineral Museum

The Franklin Mineral Museum contains extensive displays of minerals from the world-famous zinc mines at Franklin and Sterling Hill, as well as a large collection of worldwide minerals, Native American artifacts, and fossils. A perennial highlight of the museum is the 32-ft-long display of the local fluorescent minerals. The Buckwheat dump adjacent to the museum is open to mineral collecting for a nominal fee.
Website:  www.franklinmineralmuseum.com
Phone:  973-827-3481

Franklin Heritage Museum

The Franklin Heritage Museum occupies three rooms of the old Time House of the Franklin mine (closed 1954) and offers exhibits on many aspects of the history of this famous mining town, including photographs, newspaper accounts, sporting equipment and events, uniforms, postcards, memorabilia, and much more. The gift shop specializes in items relating to the local area.
The museum is open April through October on Saturdays and Sundays from 12-4; exact opening and closing dates depend on staff availability.
Phone: 973-209-1232.

Museum of the Ogdensburg Historical Society

The Ogdensburg Historical Society maintains a small museum dedicated to the history of Ogdensburg. Exhibits include photographs and paintings of early settlers and buildings, a large display explaining the mining and milling of the high-grade zinc ore of the area, and numerous items of local memorabilia. The museum does not maintain regular hours, and prospective visitors are advised to call ahead for an appointment.
Phone: 973-827-3319.

Other attractions

For an extensive guide to other area attractions see the web site of the Skylands of New Jersey Tourism Council (www.njskylands.com). This site includes information on parks and natural areas, farms, wineries, museums, art galleries, lodging, restaurants, and gift shops. Schedules are provided for arts and crafts fairs, antique shows, exhibits, festivals, and other events, and contact numbers are given for those wishing to explore such outdoor recreation activities as canoeing, ballooning, camping, and skiing. A free travel guide is also available.