Who We Are
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum is both a historic house and a museum of fine and decorative arts. Serving as a prominent family's residence for five generations, the Old House saw its share of politicians, military heroes, business entrepreneurs, and artists. Built by George Macculloch beginning in 1810, Macculloch Hall uses one of the finest collections in New Jersey to represent the development of design, technique, and aesthetic taste of America and England in the 18th and early 19th century.
Fire screen painted in 1818 by Mary Macculloch, George and Louisa's only daughter, as a gift for her parents.
The W. Parsons Todd Collection
In 1949, Morristown resident and philanthropist W. Parsons Todd acquired Macculloch Hall directly from the family with the intentions of preserving the local landmark and opening the house as a showcase for his collection of 18th and 19th century American and English fine and decorative arts. This collection, acquired mostly in the 1950s, is the finest available from his favorite auction houses in New York.
Presented in ten period rooms, the Todd Collection features significant holdings of English china, Oriental carpets, Georgian glass, and examples of furniture designs by Chippendale, Hepplewhite, and Sheraton. Other pieces from the collection are often included in four galleries dedicated to changing exhibits.
What We Offer
Portraits of George Macculloch and his wife, Louisa, circa 1830
b A Distinguished Family History
The accomplishments of the Macculloch-Miller family are chronicled through guided tours and a 1,800-piece family archive spanning 150 years at "the Old House."
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The Thomas Nast Collection
Thomas Nast, America's leading political cartoonist of the 19th century, lived on Macculloch Avenue for thirty years. The Thomas Nast Collection contains nearly 2,000 examples of the artist's work including original works of his Republican Elephant, Democratic Donkey, Uncle Sam, Tammany Tiger, and, of course, Santa Claus.
b A Remarkable Collection
Throughout the period rooms and included in many exhibits, the Museum's collection is a resource for academic study and aesthetic experiences.
b A Selection of Changing Exhibits
With four galleries dedicated to changing exhibits, the Museum can provide an
educational experience for a wide variety of visitors with diverse interests.
b An Historic Garden
From its start as a kitchen garden in the 18th century to its more formal design in the 19th century, the garden at Macculloch Hall is an ever changing part of the Museum. More About the Garden
Staff
David Breslauer, Executive Director
email: dbreslauer@maccullochhall.org
Ryan Hyman, F.M. Kirby Curator of Collections
email: rhyman@maccullochhall.org
Contacting the Museum
| Phone: (973) 538-2404 | Fax: (973) 538-9428 | Main email: generalinfo@maccullochhall.org |
Visiting the Museum
Hours: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, 1 p.m.–4 p.m.
Group tours and school tours at other times by appointment
*The Museum is closed for Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, two days at Thanksgiving, as well as the days between December 24th and January 2nd.
Directions:
45 Macculloch Avenue,
Morristown, NJ 07960.
Located off Interstate 287 at exit 35. Take South St. to Miller
Rd. at St. Peter's Church and the Library turn left.
Go 2 blocks to the blinker light and turn right onto Macculloch
Avenue.
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