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Acorn Hall, the
Exhibit Galleries at Acorn Hall, and the Gift Shop are
open for to to the public three days a week or for group
tours by appointment. The guided tour of Acorn Hall
lasts approximately 45. Visitors may choose to visit the
gift shop or the exhibit only, but are not permitted to
tour the house without a guide. To arrange group or
school tours call (973) 267-3465. For additional
information on available school programs go to
Programs.
Tour
Hours
Mondays 10AM to 4PM
Thursdays 10AM to 4PM
Sundays 1PM to 4PM
The last tour
begins one half hour before closing each day.
Admissions
Adults $6
Seniors $5
Students $3
Children under twelve and members are free.
Visitors wishing only to view the Exhibit Galleries pay
half price admission.
Customs and
Courtesies
Acorn Hall is original to the nineteenth century and
contains priceless objects that were owned by the
Schermmerhorn, Crane and Hone families. In order to
preserve the Hall's authenticity, we request that all
visitors observe and adhere to the following rules:
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Please stay
with your guide during the tour.
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Visitors are
not to touch the artifacts or to lean on the walls
or furnishings there are Please Touch samples
of many of the wallpapers in the house that your guide
will show to you.
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Filming and
video recording is not permitted inside Acorn Hall.
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We ask that
you turn off cell phones and other electronic
devices as a courtesy to your guide and other
guests.
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We do not
allow food, candy or any beverages inside the
building. You are welcome to enjoy any of these
items on the back porch.
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Smoking is
prohibited.
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We ask that
strollers be left on the front porch.
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To enhance
your child's experience, we have objects that they
may touch and examine, we ask that you restrain them
from touching any objects not specifically offered
to them.
Office Hours
Monday through Friday 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Directions
From Route 80
Take Rt. 287 south to Exit 36 (following sign for
Washington Headquarters). Keep left on exit ramp and
merge left again before light. Turn left at light at Ridgedale Avenue (stay in left-hand lane). Follow
Ridgedale Avenue one block to end. Turn left at light
onto Morris Ave. Pass Rt. 287 and Washington
Headquarters, staying in right-hand lane. At fork stay
right on Columbia Road (following the sign for U-Turn)
and make the first left. From the right hand turn lane,
make a left at the light. The second entrance to the
right is Acorn Hall, immediately past the Westin Hotel.
From Route 287 North
See directions from Route 80.
From Route 287 South
Take Exit 37 (Route 24 East) to Exit 2A onto Columbia
Road. Once on Columbia Road, follow it to the end. Bear
right. Make a left at the light, staying in the right
hand lane. The second entrance to the right is Acorn
Hall, immediately past the Westin Hotel.
From Route 24
Take Exit 1A (Route 511 West, Morristown) onto Whippany
Road. Pass the Westin Hotel on right. Acorn Hall is the
next entrance to the right.
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