Montclair Art Museum Museum
Montclair museum exhibiting American and Native American art
The Montclair Art Museum houses American and Native American art with rotating exhibitions and education programs. Visitors come for focused collections, weekend family activities and small-scale galleries outside New York City.
Montclair Art Museum at a Glance#
Address: 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042, USA
Website: https://www.montclairartmuseum.org
Hours: Tue-Sun 11am-5pm, closed Mondays (hours subject to change)
Admission: Adults $12-$15 (approx.)
About Montclair Art Museum#
The Montclair Art Museum is an art museum in Montclair, New Jersey, founded in 1914 and focused on American art and Native American art.
Galleries display American paintings and sculpture alongside a notable collection of Native American works, with rotating temporary exhibitions, educational programs, and family activities. The museum emphasizes regional artists and public programs designed for school groups and community audiences.
Established in 1914 to serve the growing suburban community outside New York City, the museum has expanded its exhibition and education spaces over the 20th century while retaining its focus on American and indigenous collections.
Located in downtown Montclair in Essex County, New Jersey, the museum sits within walking distance of local transit and is part of the suburban cultural district northwest of New York City.
- Collections: Maintains a permanent collection focused on American art and Native American art, and presents rotating temporary exhibitions and public programs for families and schools.
How to Get to Montclair Art Museum#
The Montclair Art Museum is at 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ. It is accessible by car (ample street parking nearby) and by New Jersey Transit trains to Montclair-Mountainside stations with a short taxi or bus ride; local bus services connect to downtown Montclair.
Tips for Visiting Montclair Art Museum#
- Check the museum's website for special exhibitions and family programs - the museum often hosts weekend drop-in activities.
- Start in the American and Native American art wings; the museum's holdings are compact but well-curated.
- Combine a visit with lunch at nearby Montclair eateries on South Fullerton Avenue.
Best Time to Visit Montclair Art Museum#
Year-round destination; check for seasonal exhibitions and program schedules.
Weather & Climate near Montclair Art Museum#
Montclair Art Museum's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1281 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -6° - 3° | -7° | 101 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -5° - 5° | -5° | 80 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -1° - 10° | 1° | 107 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 4° - 16° | 8° | 110 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 10° - 22° | 16° | 120 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 15° - 27° | 21° | 105 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 18° - 29° | 23° | 122 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 17° - 28° | 23° | 110 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 13° - 24° | 18° | 116 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 6° - 18° | 12° | 101 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 2° - 12° | 4° | 111 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -3° - 6° | -3° | 98 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |