The best arts & culture spots in Bergen County

10 arts & culture spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Bergen County Historical Society

Arts & Culture

Step into Jersey Dutch homes, peek inside the Steuben House, and wander a 13-acre Revolutionary War crossroads at Historic New Bridge…

1209 Main St (River Edge)

“Step into Jersey Dutch homes, peek inside the Steuben House, and wander a 13-acre Revolutionary War crossroads at Historic New Bridge Landing this week, all cared for by the Bergen County Historical Society. Keep an eye on their 250th Retreat event at New Bridge on Nov 21 and 22, 2026.”

From the Bergen County newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Campbell-Christie House

Arts & Culture

Occasional events & tours take place at this 1774 sandstone Dutch Colonial with an outdoor kitchen.

1201 Main St (River Edge)

“Occasional events & tours take place at this 1774 sandstone Dutch Colonial with an outdoor kitchen.”

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iMUSEUM

Arts & Culture

Immersive museum with selfie stands in 12 rooms; each showcasing a different emotion.

1 American Dream Wy b 152 (East Rutherford)

“Immersive museum with selfie stands in 12 rooms; each showcasing a different emotion.”

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New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame

Arts & Culture

This aviation museum has an interactive aerodynamics area plus aircraft, artifacts, models & videos.

400 Fred Wehran Dr (Teterboro)

“This aviation museum has an interactive aerodynamics area plus aircraft, artifacts, models & videos.”

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Paramus Fritz Behnke Historical Museum

Arts & Culture

Small museum exhibiting everyday objects from the early 1900s & historical photos of the area.

330 Paramus Rd (Paramus)

“Small museum exhibiting everyday objects from the early 1900s & historical photos of the area.”

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JL Music Podcast Studios

Arts & Culture

Private studio for musicians and podcast creators, featuring recording, mixing and mastering services.

377 Park St (Hackensack)

“Private studio for musicians and podcast creators, featuring recording, mixing and mastering services.”

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Hackensack Performing Arts Center

Arts & Culture

Small, comfortable venue for live music, theater productions and art exhibits, plus friendly staff.

102 State St (Hackensack)

“Small, comfortable venue for live music, theater productions and art exhibits, plus friendly staff.”

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Steuben House at Historic New Bridge Landing

Arts & Culture

A state historic site that housed George Washington & troops in 1780; open for special events.

1209 Main St (River Edge)

“A state historic site that housed George Washington & troops in 1780; open for special events.”

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Meadowlands Museum

Arts & Culture

Historic stone farmhouse with rotating exhibits featuring the area's culture & history.

91 Crane Ave (Rutherford)

“Historic stone farmhouse with rotating exhibits featuring the area's culture & history.”

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Historic New Bridge Landing

Arts & Culture

Park with preserved buildings, plus events like reenactments and baseball games.

1209 Main St (River Edge)

“Park with preserved buildings, plus events like reenactments and baseball games.”

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