Paterson Museum

Super friendly staff and rangers. A must visit if you're in New York state, to see how and what Alexander Hamilton started the city.

This place is a little gem. It isn't large, but it is packed with interesting historical exhibits and items showcasing the fascinating back story on Paterson. There is a little something for most nerds - trains, industry, military, guns, vintage medicine, Founding Fathers, etc. There are 2 locomotives parked outside!

It is located one block from the Great Falls park, so this could be a nice afternoon break from walking around the falls. There was no air conditioning, though, so it was a little warm inside. Plus side, no crowds.

It was free to enter, suggested donation $2 per adult.

nice little museum that is heavy on artifacts from its industrial days.Also the sub holland and railroad items.However for a history museum it is curious that it leaves out the labor strife,race riots,hurricane carter ,etc. They have costello but not allen ginsburg. .Seems to be a bit of selective memory.

Great little museum. See artifacts from Patterson's days as the industrial center of the country like Colt pistols, locomotives and silk production. Don't miss the Great Falls!

Paterson has everything and some things it needs to get rid of patetson is so rich on history and u can see it here