The American Labor Museum advances public understanding of the history and contemporary issues of work, workers and the labor movement throughout the world, with special attention to the ethnicity and immigrant experience of American workers. Visit Wed.-Sat. 1-4PM. All other times by appointment by calling 973-595-7953. Closed major holidays. Open Labor Day, 1-4pm. Suggested donation, $5. Ask us about free admission and Museum Store discount coupons.
"THE HOUSE ON THE GREEN"
View a video history of the Botto House and the 1913 Paterson Strike.
Visit this site, and click on American Labor Museum under "Browse Collections."
“My Labor Union: My Army, My Family, My Community. Inspired by the Life of UAW Leader Pete Antonellis” View a short film created by the Museum. It is designed to inform and prepare future workers for the American workplaces of the next decade and to pay tribute to UAW leader Pete Antonellis. View it on the Museum’s YouTube channel.
View the video of programs and Exhibits at the American Labor Museum
Free Saturday Labor Arts Classes for Children Grades 3-5
October 4th - December 20th, 2025
The purpose of the program is to introduce students to the history and contemporary issues of working people and immigrants through the visual and performing arts. Pre-registration is required and seating is limited. For further information and a registration form, please call the Museum at 973-595-7953 or email labormuseum@gmail.com.
Current Exhibit & Educational Program:
Re-Union: How Bold Labor Reforms Can Repair, Revitalize, and Reunite the United States
A virtual book talk with author David Madland
Wednesday, Oct. 22nd, 2025 at 7PM
In honor of National Arts and Humanities Month, the Museum cordially invites the general public to a virtual discussion with David Madland, author of Re-Union: How Bold Labor Reforms Can Repair, Revitalize, and Reunite the United States (Cornell University Press, 2021). David Madland is a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress. He has been called “one of the nation’s wisest” labor scholars by Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne Jr. For further information and to receive the link to this virtual (ZOOM) discussion, please call the Museum at 973-595-7953 or email labormuseum@gmail.com.
Upcoming Events & Exhibits:
Bargaining, Buttons & Banners
from the Collection of Michael Mulkeen
Exhibit on view Aug. 31 - Dec. 31st, 2025
Michael “Mike” Mulkeen served as a dedicated New Jersey Education Association Uniserv Field Representative and was a passionate collector of union memorabilia. Brother Mulkeen displayed “Symbols of the Labor Movement,” an exhibit which opened at the Museum on Labor Day 1999 and, thereafter, he became one of the most prolific donors to the Museum’s collection. The exhibit opens in conjunction with the Museum’s Annual Labor Day Parade and is curated by Alexandra Mazur.
