the stickley museum at craftsman farms

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  NetmouseR

  This is valued for its house and famous furniture style. There are tours and special exhibits sometimes. Highlights a famous style of building, how a family lived in times past, and provides some area history. Beautiful piece of land and a nice place to walk around on a tour.

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  laurarT2366KK

  I visited Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms in the summer of 2008, I enjoyed it so much on my first visit I returned 2 more times that same summer dragging along other family members. After my 3 visits, I was so entranced by the grounds and the log house, the history of the Arts & Crafts Movement and Gus himself that I became a docent. I encourage all to take the time to visit and learn about Gus Stickley, the Arts & Crafts movement and the significance of Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms.

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  bropaul

  The Stickley Museum is an oasis in the sprawl of Northern New Jersey. Located right off Rt.10, the museum was the home of Gustav Stickley, one o the leading exponents of the Arts & Crafts movement in the United States. The house can only be visited on tours which last about an hour, so be sure to check the times before you arrive. The docents are well trained and you will learn a lot about the family and the Arts & Crafts movement. Unfortunately,the museum tour would be difficult for anyone with mobility issues.There is a nice little gift shop and the grounds are lovely.

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  MitchellK502

  Visited The Stickley Museum as Craftsman Farms today. I've always been interested in Mr. Stickley's furniture and the Mission Oak style. I had been meaning to take the short trip to this museum for several years now and I'm glad I did. The Docent leading the tour was extremely knowledgeable and affable. She seemed genuinely interested in both Stickley and the Arts & Crafts Movement. The museum gave in insight into Stickley, how he lived and integrated his lifestyle into every part of his life. The museum is a part of American history and a wonderful way of incorporating nature and work with meaning into one's life. I enjoyed the grounds, the building and learned a lot. I truly believe that the day I cease learning it will be the day I have ceased to have a heartbeat.

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  berniemcg29

  Today I visited the Gustav Stickley Home and Museum off Route 10 W/B just past Rt 53. This is the family home of one of the great names of the Craftsmen Arts and Crafts movement. Stickley is known for a distinctive line of furniture from the early 20th Century. The family home is nicely preserved and there is a wonderful Docent, Emily to guide you. A great day trip

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  njcycle

  A little hard to find, but no better place for a quick afternoon dose of early 20th century up by your bootstraps history, original "Stickely" house and furniture. Travelers in the area from elsewhere can easily add it to Washington's HQ in close by Morristown.

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  SusanStock2014

  Landscaping and buildings in rural setting exemplify Arts and Crafts movement. Stickley designed furniture and houses using browns and greens. Four fireplaces are adorned with large bronze and copper hoods carrying hammered philosophical messages about life and work. The log house was the home of Gustav Stickley, his wife and children for about a decade. The original furniture reflects careful workmanship.

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  molly6400

  Excellent tour guide who answered all questions. Rooms recreated with a lot of care. Original pieces.

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  JJTJBQ

  We squeezed this tour into a tight schedule in Princeton, and are so glad that we did! Anyone who has interest in the Arts & Crafts Movement, Architecture, Self Sufficiency, Sustainability, or History should take this tour.Our guide was excellent. The tour included a brief walk outside, then a tour of all the 1st floor spaces and most of the 2nd floor spaces. 2 of the 2nd floor spaces have not been restored yet.Our GPS took us right to the parking lot, using the address suggested on their website, 5 Manor Lane, Morris Plains, NJ 07950. Note that on 53 Northbound there was a sign stating the Stickley Museum was ahead. It did not give any directional information. We followed our GPS onto 10, which turned out fine.My last point is general travel advice, if you get discount coupons for any place of interest, store them in your suitcase until they expire. You never know when a trip will unexpectedly put you in the area.

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  lailabean

  I have taken my girl scout troop here twice for special programs and they really make history come alive. The regular walk in tour, might not be appropriate for the elementary and middle school set, but their special programs designed for middle schoolers are perfectly catered to their age. My scouts went to their Stickley Tea Party and Travels in Time workshop. Both are structured the same way: A scavenger hunt type tour of the museum, which my girls really loved and then some period crafts and activities. I appreciated that the activities were truly of the time and not lame approximations. My scouts learned to embroider using a sampler, write in the cursive style of the time, and practice calling card/tea conversation etiquette. For two years running it has been the favorite trip of our scouting year! I appreciate the hard work that the museum does to make history come alive.