Macculloch Hall
Historical Museum is open for guided tours and visits to
exhibits on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday afternoons from 1pm – 4pm, please
visit www.maccullochhall.org for holiday closings. The historic gardens are also open (free of charge) when
the Museum is open. Enjoy docent-led tours through the period rooms to
learn the history of the Macculloch family and W. Parsons Todd, the
philanthropist who transformed this family home into a museum with a superb collection
of fine English and American decorative arts. During tours of the gorgeous
historic home visitors will view a variety of decorative art pieces as well as
the Museum's collection of original artwork by caricaturist Thomas Nast. Nast,
a well-known political cartoonist who popularized the Democratic Donkey and the
Republican Elephant, also contributed to America’s contemporary image of
Santa Claus. Macculloch
Hall Historical
Museum has the largest
collection of Nast originals in the nation.
Visitors can also purchase a ticket to visit any of the changing
exhibits in the three galleries at the Museum or can enjoy the galleries before
or after their room tours. The Museum
gift shop is also open during touring hours and visitors can find a selection
of Thomas Nast items, as well as a wide range of local history books and other
gifts. Guided tours leave through out
touring hours, with the last leaving around 3pm. The galleries and gift shop
are open until 4pm.
Macculloch Hall
Historical Museum preserves the history of the
Macculloch-Miller families, the Morris
area community, and the legacy of its founder W. Parsons Todd through its
historic site, collections, exhibits, and educational and cultural programs. The Museum is open for house and exhibit
tours on Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays from 1
to 4 p.m. The last tour leaves at 3pm. Adults $8; Seniors &
Students $6; Children 6 – 12 $4. Members and children under 5 are free. The gardens are open (free
of charge) during Museum hours. The
museum is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday November 28th
and Sunday December 1st and will reopen for tours on Wednesday
December 4th at 1pm. Please check our website for any
holiday closings. Call (973) 538-2404 ext. 10, visit our website
www.maccullochhall.org or find us on Facebook.
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, 45 Macculloch Ave., Morristown, NJ
07960. Macculloch
Hall Historical
Museum is a nonprofit educational affiliate of the W. Parsons Todd Foundation.
