The best arts & culture spots in Union

1,200-seat theater luring big name actors to star in its takes on well-known Broadway productions.

22 Brookside Dr (Millburn)

Bustling street features a mix of Indian restaurants and grocers, along with a bustling atmosphere.

800 Newark Ave (Jersey City)

Grassy park featuring a sports field, a tennis court & a playground, plus picnic facilities.

580 Valley St (Maplewood)

This expansive performing-arts center & event venue hosts many festivals & national acts.

1 Center St (Newark)

Artifacts & passenger records tell the story of US immigration in a former processing station.

Ellis Is (Jersey City)

New Jersey Historical Society lines up exhibitions like Ebb and Flow: New Jersey and Its Rivers, Send the Word: New Jersey During the Great…

52 Park Pl (Newark)

Historic 1772-built Victorian-style mansion filled with antique furniture, ceramics, toys & tools.

1003 Morris Ave

Established kid-friendly museum highlighting astronomy with vivid shows, exhibits & programs.

49 Washington St Dreyfuss Planetarium (Newark)

A former opera house, this renovated 2,791-seat venue hosts concerts, comedy, dance recitals & more.

1148 E Jersey St (Elizabeth)

Sprawling space with exhibition halls & studios housing galleries & artists from various disciplines.

888 Newark Ave (Jersey City)

4 floors & 12 galleries with interactive science exhibits, a planetarium & a 3D theater.

222 Jersey City Blvd (Jersey City)

Relaxed space showcasing the work of local, international and NYC artists, and hosting events such as weddings.

509 S Orange Ave (Newark)

Displays of American art, interior decor & more, plus a planetarium & an interactive nature exhibit.

49 Washington St (Newark)

South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) keeps the calendar fresh with jazz heavyweights, mind-bending magic and genre-blending gigs.…

One SOPAC Way (South Orange Village)