Sing with the stars, fly to the moon, and interview your favorite celebrities—education, inspiration, and so much more await students and educators alike at The New Jersey Hall of Fame at American Dream in East Rutherford.
NJEA is a founding sponsor of the New Jersey Hall of Fame.
The Garden State is renowned for its produce and the incredible talent, intelligence and ingenuity grown here. Now, you can bring your students to a first-of-its-kind state showcase designed to engage visitors in the stories of some of the world’s most renowned inventors, actors, entrepreneurs, activists, athletes and astronauts who all have New Jersey roots. Each exhibit presents a unique facet of our state’s rich cultural tapestry, offering an inclusive, immersive experience for including:
- A holographic karaoke stage to sing alongside legends, including Gloria Gaynor, Dionne Warwick and Frankie Valli.
- A simulated flight to the moon with the Astronauts Scott and Mark Kelly guiding the way.
- The 1941 Model T that was gifted to Thomas Edison by Henry Ford.
- A Late Night Jersey TV Studio with simulated interviews with icons such as Danny DeVito, Connie Chung, Laurie Hernandez and Joe Piscopo, offering insight into their careers and achievements.
- Virtual reality Inductee Hometown Tours in the front seat of Bon Jovi’s classic Chevelle.
- The New Jersey Wall of Fame, which highlights the stories and induction videos of more than 100 inductees.
With countless attractions awaiting discovery and inspiration abound for the next generation of Garden State greats, the New Jersey Hall of Fame is an unparalleled learning destination for New Jersey students. To learn more, visit NJHallofFame.org. To explore field trip opportunities and access complementary lesson plans, contact Alexandra Genova at 201-503-4052 or alexandra@njhalloffame.org.
The New Jersey Hall is located 1 American Dream Way in East Rutherford in Court G on Level 3.
NJEA member Nicholas Ferroni encourages visits to the NJ Hall of Fame Museum
“As someone who was born in New Jersey, raised in New Jersey, who went to Rutgers University, and who now teaches history in New Jersey, I can say with certainty that growing up here—and learning about our state’s history and those who were shaped by New Jersey—impacted me so much.
I grew up with such a sense of pride, and as a teacher, I know that ensuring our students and residents learn about the people who have shaped not only our state and culture but the culture of this country. The New Jersey Hall of Fame Museum is imperative to inspiring future generations by knowing that so many individuals who went on to change the world, grew up in their community, or chose to call New Jersey home.
The museum also provides such an engaging and interactive experience that is impossible to reproduce in a classroom, and for that reason and so many others, I strongly encourage educators and families, to visit the museum and be inspired by the individuals, their stories, and the state-of-art attractions.”