NJ Museum Gift Shops Offer One-of-a-Kind Holiday Presents

Discerning shoppers can find a curated collection of art objects, historic reproductions and handmade goods.

By Ron Shipmon | | November 25, 2024 | Appears in the December 2024 issue

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Molded Mosser Glass Christmas trees from WheatonArts in Millville

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Molded art glass pines from Mosser Glass in red carnival and milkglass, respectively; $48 each at shop.wheatonarts.org.

Judaica piece featuring blended metals and a fused glass dreidel from WheatonArts in Millville

Since the 1970s, Rosenthal has been creating distinctive Judaica pieces, such as the blended metals and fused glass dreidel; $137.50 at shop.wheatonarts.org.

 

Mage See-Through bluetooth device, available at Princeton University's Art Museum Store

The Mage See-Through bluetooth device has dual speakers, a warm-yellow, dimmable light, and comes in matte black or walnut wood finish; $10, at princetonmuseumstore.org.

Julie Cohn earrings, available at Princeton University's Art Museum Store

Handcrafted in bronze with topaz stones, these reef-inspired, limited-edition earrings are by artist Julie Cohn; $295 at princetonmuseumstore.org.

 

Colorful, fluted blown-glass ornaments from WheatonArts in Millville

Colorful, fluted blown-glass ornaments are handcrafted at the WheatonArts glass studio; $30 each at shop.wheatonarts.org.

 

Frida Callus socks, available at the Newark Museum of Art

Stride with style in socks inspired by iconic artists. Choose from Basquiatoe, Frida Callus (pictured) and Andy Sock-Hole socks; $14 at shopnewarkmuseumart.org.

 

Oropopo bracelet, available at the Newark Museum of Art

Handmade from saddle leather, this sculptural bracelet is designed by boutique jewelry maker Oropopo; $215 at shopnewarkmuseumart.org.

 

Colorful connected wooden ball toy from the Newark Museum of Art

Wooden balls magically cling together with special connectors on this toy for all ages that allows for countless configurations; $35 at shopnewarkmuseumart.org.

 

"Sole Sitter," a bronze sculpture by Willie Cole, available at the Newark Museum of Art

This rendition of New Jersey artist Willie Cole’s acclaimed outdoor bronze sculpture, Sole Sitter, stands 8.25 inches tall and is rendered in durable resin; $150 at shopnewarkmuseumart.org.

Teapot for loose leaves of tee, available at the Newark Museum of Art

An artistically rendered teapot designed for loose leaves, features a V-shaped spout and comfortable grip; $35 at shopnewarkmuseumart.org.

Art trivia card game, available at Princeton University's Art Museum Store

A card deck with 140 trivia questions tests players’ knowledge of art, from ancient to contemporary works; $12 at princetonmuseumstore.org.

Crab-like robot toy, available at the Morris Museum in Morristown

Kids aged 8-plus can assemble this crab-like robot that walks and even detects table edges to avoid falls; $22 at Morris Museum in Morristown (973-971-3700).

 

Sonya Maizell earrings made with raw amethyst stones, available at the Morris Museum in Morristown

The Jaqueline earring studs feature raw amethyst stones in four colors in gold-plated settings by Sonya Maizell; $36 at Morris Museum in Morristown (973-971-3700).

"Art Legends Alphabet" illustrated book, available at Princeton University's Art Museum Store

An illustrated, alphabetic resource to introduce kids to the world of art; $20 at princetonmuseumstore.org.

 

Want more holiday present ideas? Peruse our main gift guide here, and our roundup of New Jersey-themed books here. Want more museum content? Check out our statewide guide to under-the-radar spots here.

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