Museum of Early Trades & Crafts

As a VENUE: Host your event…

The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts offers Patron Members, nonprofits, and corporations the opportunity to host parties, meetings, and corporate events in historically significant venues. Rentals include exclusive use of the space and a selection of tables & chairs. Events have included: * community gatherings * school fundraisers, and * event receptions. Three distinctive spaces are available:

• James Library Building (the Museum) at 9 Main Street Madison: The Historic James Library, home to the Museum since its founding in 1969, was built in 1899 by D. Willis James and served the community as the public library for over 60 years. Built in the Richardson Romanesque Revival style, the building has beautiful stained glass windows, finely detailed woodwork, and three elaborately decorated fireplaces. It was restored to its original elegance in 1997 and today is the main building for the museum’s exhibits and collection. Renters have access to the entire Museum and can enjoy the magnificence of the building and two levels of exhibits. The Museum can accommodate 50 guests indoors, and seating is limited depending on current exhibitions.
• James Building (the Education Annex) at 23 Main Street, Madison: Located directly across from the museum, the James Building is a magnificent example of Renaissance Revival architecture and served as a commercial and community building since 1899. With high ceilings, bright natural light from large windows, and ample open space, the Annex is an ideal place for: * learning pods * educational classes * workshops * business meetings * small fundraisers and other * community groups to gather. The Annex can accommodate up to 75 guests in a standing reception format.
• Harvest Bistro is the preferred caterer for the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts.
• NOTE: The Museum and Education Annex contain objects of significant historic, artistic, and financial value. All uses must be consistent with the preservation of the property and the Museum’s collection. The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts’ follows the guidelines of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for Third Party use of Historic Properties. Membership in the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts at the Patron Level is required for use of the property.

Support the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts… by simply booking your next special occasion here:

https://metc.org/venue-rentals/

As a SHOP: Discover unique gifts…

Our Visitor Center also features our Museum Store where you’ll find: * hand crafted gifts from local artisans * historic toys, and * books about local history. All purchases support the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts. Cannot visit our store in person? We offer a selection of our products with our online store. Merchandise is cataloged within these collections: * Jewelry & Accessories * Books * Toys * Bath & Body * METC Gifts, and * Home.

Support the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts... by simply purchasing your specialty merchandise here:

https://metc.org/visitor-center-museum-store/

Be a DONOR: Show that you care…

Like most not-for-profit museums, METC can’t exist on admission and program charges alone. We depend on public and private granting agencies, and especially on the generosity of individual supporters, to fund the many activities that are necessary for us to fulfill our mission.  Your gift, at any level, is an investment in the future of METC, and will help us continue to make a distinct contribution to our community by enhancing the learning experience of thousands of students and adults through comprehensive educational programming. With your help we can continue to engage, enlighten and educate all visitors for years to come.

Membership

Our members are the support structure of the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts. Members are partners in our mission to tell the story of early settlers’ lives and to preserve and explore the timeless cultural values of pre-industrial society in America. The Museum’s non-profit structure makes membership dues a vital part of our budget. Thank you for your support, and we hope we see you at METC soon.  Gifting memberships to individuals and families gives recipients access to the unique programs and events METC has to offer. Membership at specified levels is offered: Individual * Family * Patron, and * Library Museum Pass.

• Give the Gift of Membership: Gifting memberships to individuals and families gives recipients access to the unique programs and events METC has to offer. Your gift membership will include a letter acknowledging your gift, outlining the membership level benefits, a membership card to use at museum entry, and information on our upcoming programs. When purchasing a gift membership online you will be prompted to enter both your information and the recipients.
• Matching Gifts: Multiply your donation to METC through your company’s Matching Gift Program! If your company has a matching gifts program, please enclose the form with your registration.

Donation

Your gift, at any level, is an investment in the future of METC, and will help us continue to make a distinct contribution to our community by enhancing the learning experience of thousands of students and adults through comprehensive educational programming. With your help we can continue to engage, enlighten, and educate all visitors for years to come.

• Annual Support: Donations at specified amounts are designated or you may customize your gifts. You may donate on behalf of a business, organization, or in memory, honor, or tribute to a special person or occasion. Recurring gifts are greatly appreciated.
• AmazonSmile: Sign in and shop through Amazon Smile. When you search for Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 0.5% of your purchases will be donated back us!
• Investor’s Bank Care2Share Program: Enroll your eligible Investors accounts with METC and will receive a donation based off your account balance totals.
• GALA: Our annual benefit dinner raises funds to provide essential educational programming for students in New Jersey.
• Supporters: METC is generously funded through government agencies, foundations, corporate sponsors, and works alongside side community partners. The generosity and support of our partners makes the mission of METC possible for the public.

Support the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts… by simply joining, giving, and volunteering here:

https://metc.org/donate/