The American Labor Museum advances public understanding of the history and contemporary issues of work, workers and the labor movement throughout the world, with special attention to the ethnicity and immigrant experience of American workers. Visit Wed.-Sat. 1-4PM. All other times by appointment by calling 973-595-7953. Closed major holidays. Open Labor Day. Suggested donation, $5. Ask us about free admission and Museum Store discount coupons.
"THE HOUSE ON THE GREEN"
View a video history of the Botto House and the 1913 Paterson Strike.
Visit this site, and click on American Labor Museum under "Browse Collections."
“Pete Antonellis’ Wednesdays with Workers” View a series of interviews designed to inform and to prepare future workers for the American workplaces of the next decade on the Museum’s YouTube channel.
Current Exhibit:
Upcoming Events:
42nd Annual Sol Stetin Awards Gala
Wednesday, November 20th, 2024
The Museum proudly announces that it will present the 2024 Sol Stetin Awards to James Williams, International President, International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT), Ann Twomey, Founder and President Emerita, and Debra White, President, Health Professionals and Allied Employees (HPAE). A Special Recognition Award will be presented to Judith Hughes Gray, American Labor Museum Volunteer Docent. This event will be held on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 at The Tides Estate, North Haledon, New Jersey beginning at 6:30pm. The Awards Gala is open to the general public. Further information about the Gala and tickets at a cost of $150. per person are available by calling the Museum at (973) 595-7953 or by emailing the Museum at labormuseum@gmail.com.
Legendary Ladies A to Z
Exhibit by Patti Kaufman
January 8th - April 26th, 2025
Legendary Ladies A to Z features a series of 26 contemporary collage paintings by artist Patti Kaufman and honoring courageous, bold women who have taken great risks and who, despite the odds, succeeded in making a lasting contribution that changed the world. (At left, E is for Amelia Earhart by Patti Kaufman.)
Faces From An American Dream exhibit
by Martin Desht, Photographer
September 1st - December 28th, 2024
For much of the 20th century, Pennsylvania was the most heavily and diversely industrialized state in America. By the 1980’s, the state became an example of Rust Belt de-industrialization, as the US economy shifted from industrial manufacturing to service and information. Through black-and-white photographs, this exhibit depicts how this transition re-defined the American industrial city and what it meant for skilled and unskilled workers who are in search of the American Dream. This exhibit is made possible in part by a grant administered by the Passaic County Cultural and Heritage Council from funds granted by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
Saturday Labor Arts Classes
For Students, Grades 3 through 5
October 5th - December 21st, 2024 at 11:30am
The Museum has received funding from the Puffin Foundation to host free Saturday Labor Arts Classes for students from grades 3 through 5. The purpose of the program is to introduce students to the history and contemporary issues of working people and immigrants through the visual and performing arts. The classes are conducted at the Botto House on Saturdays from 11:30am to 1PM. Due to its growing popularity, pre-registration is required and seating is limited. To register and for further information, please call the Museum at 973-595-7953 or email labormuseum@gmail.com.