MILLVILLE, NJ (April 1, 2026) – Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center is excited to welcome visitors back for the season beginning April 2, kicking off another year filled with creativity, discovery, and hands-on experiences. Guests can look forward to a variety of new and engaging activities throughout the season, along with a brand-new event and new exhibits at the Museum of American Glass and the Down Jersey Folklife Center. From live glassblowing demonstrations to interactive workshops and family-friendly events, there is something for everyone to enjoy as the campus comes alive once again this spring.

2026 Events Highlights:

• ECO Fair – May 2, 2026
• (NEW!) Wheaton ARTS Day – May 30, 2026
• Summer Meet the Artist Sip & Shop – June 11, 2026
• Fantasy Faire – June 27 & 28, 2026
• Antique & Summer Market – July 25 & 26, 2026
• Fire Muster – August 16, 2026
• Festival of Fine Craft – October 3 & 4, 2026
• HalloWheaton – October 24, 2026
• Holiday Studio Sale – November 27 – December 6, 2026
• Holiday Meet the Artist Sip & Shop – December 17, 2026

Explore new and returning exhibits in the Museum of American Glass and the Down Jersey Folklife Center. 

• Ghost Optics and Portals and Passages in the Museum of American Glass will be on display April through December
• Paved with Promise: Immigration and Cultural Heritage (traveling exhibit) in the Down Jersey Folklife Center will be on display April 2 through May 3.
• Transformations: The Wasserstein Collection of Contemporary Glass in the Museum of American Glass, and Communities and Cultures of Down Jersey in the Down Jersey Folklife Center will continue to be on display from April through December.
• Join us for a daily guided tour, “Highlights of the Museum of American Glass.” 
• Explore the memories and stories of the immigration experience during the Down Jersey Folklife Paved with Promise exhibit opening on April 4th.

Experience a collection of artist demonstrations throughout the campus! 

• Watch live artist demonstrations in the Glass, Pottery, and Flameworking studios.
• Walk the Nature Trail and enjoy a picnic on the grounds.
• Shop the Museum Stores

Create a series of hands-on projects for all ages and skill levels!

• (New!) Thursdays in July and August –  Family Art Studio, where families can participate in a guided art-making experience. There will be four rotating activities; one activity per Thursday.
• (New!) Fridays in July and August –  Plein Air Studio, where visitors can create their own nature-inspired images using provided materials like paper on easels and various drawing utensils. This is a self-guided activity.

For more information about WheatonArts’ programs, call 856-825-6800 or 800-998-4552, or visit wheatonarts.org. WheatonArts is open from April through December, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Sunday. Special event hours may vary. Admission tickets can be purchased online or at the gate. Closed Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.

WheatonArts strives to ensure that its exhibitions, events, and programs are accessible to all persons with disabilities. Please provide two weeks’ notice of additional needs. Patrons with hearing and speech disabilities may contact WheatonArts through the New Jersey Relay Service (TRS) 800-852-7899 or by dialing 711.

Funding has been made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the New Jersey Cultural Trust. WheatonArts receives general operating support from the New Jersey Historical Commission, Division of Cultural Affairs in the New Jersey Department of State, and is supported in part by the New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism. 

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About WheatonArts: With a history spanning over five decades, WheatonArts is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to engage artists and audiences in an evolving exploration of creativity. It has earned regional, national, and international recognition for its unique collections and programs. The Museum of American Glass (accredited by the American Alliance of Museums) houses one of the most comprehensive collections of American glass in the country – from the first glass bottles made in America to celebrated works by Dale Chihuly, Paul Stankard, and other contemporary glass artists. From April through December, visitors experience the art of glassmaking, pottery, and flameworking in the Artists Studios. The Museum of American Glass and Down Jersey Folklife Center presents special exhibitions bridging historical and cultural traditions through modern times. WheatonArts also offers multicultural programs, classes, workshops, performances, and popular weekend festivals. The award-winning Museum Stores offer traditional and contemporary art and craft in all mediums, and its one-mile looping Nature Trail showcases the serenity of the region.

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