The Morris Museum Inc
The Morris Museum Inc
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About this organization
Mission
Interpreting the past, discovering the future, through Art, Sound, and Motion
About
FOUNDED IN 1913, THE MORRIS MUSEUM IS ONE OF NEW JERSEY'S OLDEST AND MOST DYNAMIC CULTURAL CENTERS. ITS CHANGING EXHIBITION SCHEDULE DRAWS INSPIRATION FROM ITS PERMANENT COLLECTION OF MORE THAN 40,000 OBJECTS THAT INCLUDES FINE ARTS, CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS, HISTORIC COSTUMES, GEOLOGY, PALEONTOLOGY, AND POPULAR CULTURE. THE MUSEUM'S ROLE AS A TEACHING INSTITUTION IS EVIDENT IN THE EXTENSIVE ONSITE FIELD TRIP EXPERIENCES AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS IN THE ARTS AND SCIENCES OFFERED TO STUDENTS FROM THROUGHOUT THE STATE, AND THE POPULAR MUSEUM LOAN DEPARTMENT THAT LENDS MORE THAN 1,400 PORTABLE EXHIBITS TO SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES AND COMMUNITY CENTERS. THE MUSEUM'S COMPREHENSIVE, YEAR ROUND SCHEDULE OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDES ART TALK TOURS, STUDIO ART COURSES, SUPER SCIENCE SATURDAYS, TEA AND TREASURES FROM THE VAULT, HOME SCHOOL ADVENTURES, SCHOOL VACATION WORKSHOPS, GUIDED GALLERY PROGRAMS, ALONG WITH MEMBER PREVIEW OPENINGS AND TOURS. THEMED FESTIVALS ENTERTAIN AND THRILL FAMILIES ON TOPICS RANGING FROM DINOSAURS TO DR. SEUSS. EVEN THE YOUNGEST MEMBER OF THE FAMILY IS WELCOMED TO THE MUSEUM WITH MONTHLY TOT TOURS. EXPANDED VISITOR AMENITIES AND SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO SERVE AND ENGAGE VISITORS OF ALL AGES, INTERESTS, AND ABILITIES. THE OPEN AND FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE OF THE MUSEUM ENCOURAGES VISITORS TO LINGER, TO EXPLORE, TO CREATE, AND TO LEARN.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing specifies the mission of the non-profit as “The morris museum creates opportunities for lifelong learning, discovery, and creativity, driven by the contemporary interpretation of its guinness collection of mechanical musical instruments and automata, as well as its general collections. the performing arts add further unique perspectives and dimensions of interpretation.”.
When explaining its duties, they were described as: “Interpreting the past and discovering the future through art, sound, and motion.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is authorized to operate legally is NJ.
- According to the filing, the address of the non-profit for the year 2020 is 6 NORMANDY HEIGHTS RD, MORRISTOWN, NJ, 07960.
- The non-profit has reported 35 employees on their form for the year 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $122,074.
- The organization has 15 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1913.
- The organization pays $1,325,985 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $284,779 in fundraising expenses.
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