Minecraft: The Exhibition
February 18 @ 10:00 am - September 5 @ 5:00 pm
Liberty Science Center
222 Jersey City Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ
Suggested Ages: All
Step inside the world of Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time. Both fans and those who haven’t played yet will enjoy this incredible immersive experience.
Encounter 15 life-size characters from the game, including the explosive Creeper and mysterious Enderman. A huge diorama includes a Minecraft tree, a zombie, and a wolf. Phantoms fly overhead, chickens scramble underfoot, and baby pandas play in a bamboo forest
Watch videos showing time-lapse builds and play on big screens. Noobs can get guidance from veteran players.
Use cards that represent building materials from the game—such as wood, iron, and obsidian—to make their objects and tools at real crafting table.
See our guide to Liberty Science Center.
The Pigeon Comes to Jersey City
Celebrate the art and delightful characters of beloved children’s book author and illustrator Mo Willems in interactive exhibits featuring best-friend duo Elephant and Piggie, faithful companion Knuffle Bunny, and The Pigeon, the wily city bird best known for his antics in Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Make art inspired by Mo…
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U-Pick Sunflowers & Blueberries
Take a tractor to gorgeous fields of sunflowers with 10 hidden photo ops and pick your own sunflowers and zinnias ($2.50/stem, cash only). Eight varieties of blueberries & raspberries available for a limited time ($6/pound, clamshells provided).
Be prepared for heat, dirt and bees.
Enjoy fresh squeezed lemonade and shaved ices and food from…
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Paddle Boats at Orange Reservoir
Paddle a swan-shaped boat on the Orange Reservoir. Boats seat 2 or 4. For ages 2+. Tickets sold on a first come, first served basis. No advanced sales. Weekends only
Also play on the Children’s Regatta Playground with a wave-like rubberized safety surface and a series of play equipment designed to look like boats. A…
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Essex County Turtle Back Zoo
See over 200 species representing animals from around the world including tigers, lions, exotic birds and many more. Indoor areas like Reptile House, Touch Tank, Sea Turtle Recovery, and Penguins are open with one-way traffic patterns and limited capacities.
* Also ride an endangered species carousel, play Safari-themed mini golf ($10-$12), climb the Prehistoric Playground…
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