Classrooms are fine, but the best way to learn new things at any age is to do and experience them yourself. If your curious mind craves stimulation, here are a few places to check out near Ridgewood homes for sale.
Mad Science of Northeast NJ
24-08 Broadway, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For 40 years, the Mad Science program has taught science principles to kids worldwide using fun, hands-on experiments. Mad Science of Northeast NJ provides amazing opportunities for children to learn about chemistry, engineering, and space exploration! The program offers several different after-school programs and summer day camps and comes directly to schools. It's one of the most effective ways to help kids learn and get excited about STEM.
Paramus Fritz Behnke Historical Museum
330 Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ 07652
What was it like to live on a farm in the late 19th and early 20th centuries? The Paramus Fritz Behnke Historical Museum can show you firsthand. Located near Paramus homes for sale , the museum is a detailed replica of a historical Paramus farm community that lets you step directly into the past. Explore the barn and greenhouse, as well as the farmhouse itself, and see the workings of tools and appliances of the day, from tractors to sewing machines to wood burning and early gas stoves to one of the very first electric washing machines. The museum also includes replicas of other establishments in the area, including a schoolroom, a police station, and a hospital. It's a great way to make history come alive!
TiLT 3D Art Experience
1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
If you want to be transported to a world of illusion and fantasy, TiLT 3D Art Experience should be on your to-visit list. Located in New Jersey's American Dream mall, it's the brainchild of renowned urban street painter Tracy Lee Stum, who creates stunningly vivid optical illusions. Step into one of her life-size paintings to make it seem like you're flying in space, slaying a dragon, or riding a flying hot dog over a cityscape. It's a great place for photos, and the exhibits rotate regularly, so there's always something new to see.
Mahwah Museum
201 Franklin Turnpike, Mahwah, NJ 07430
The Mahwah Museum has a variety of fascinating exhibits, providing fun experiences that cater to all different interests. The Donald Cooper Model Railroad is a highly detailed HO-scale model, including a trolley, subway system, and functional railyard, that provides a vast, constantly changing world for you to explore. If you want something full-size, the Old Station exhibit is a fully functional train station from the early 20th century, including a restored caboose from 1929! If music is more your thing, check out the Les Paul exhibit, where you can learn the history of the legendary musician and inventor and even play a Les Paul guitar yourself. Located near Mahwah homes for sale , it's an experience you won't want to miss.
Buehler Challenger & Science Center
400 Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ 07652
There's no better place to learn about space exploration than the Buehler Challenger & Science Center. Their mission simulators provide the experiences of being on a shuttle or in mission control while teaching the science, math, and technology principles that go with it.
This is just a taste of what New Jersey has to offer. Contact us if you're ready to make Ridgewood your new home. Our real estate agents will help you find a house you'll love in a neighborhood that meets all of your needs.
