Morristown, New Jersey
Morristown is a town of 20,453 people in Morris County, New Jersey, founded in 1715.
Why visit Morristown
Townapedia lists 73 museums and landmarks, 33 parks and trails, 117 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Mayo Performing Arts Center, AMC Headquarters 10, Morris Museum and Acorn Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 22°F, and about 24 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Morristown
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Morristown
Morristown () is a town in and the county seat of Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Morristown has been called "the military capital of the American Revolution" because of its strategic role in the war for independence from Great Britain. Morristown's history is visible in a variety of locations that collectively make up Morristown National Historical Park, the country's first National Historical Park.
From the Wikipedia article Morristown, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Mayo Performing Arts Center
Cinema and theater
Theater and former movie theater in Morristown, New Jersey, United States
100 South Street, Morristown
Museums and landmarks73
Morris Museum
Museum · 1.5 mi
Morristown, New Jersey established in 1943
6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown
Tu-Sa 11:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Acorn Hall
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in Morristown, New Jersey
68 Morris Avenue
Tu-Th 11:00-16:00; Su 13:00-16:00; Mo, Fr off
Alnwick Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
United States historic place
Morristown-Beard School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Private school in Morris County, New Jersey, United States
Boisaubin Manor
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Building in New Jersey, United States
Cutler Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in Morristown, New Jersey
Dr. Jabez Campfield House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Dr. Lewis Condict House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Morristown, New Jersey
Fosterfields
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic farm in Morris Township, New Jersey
Gibbons Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Building in Madison, United States of America
Glanville Blacksmith Shop
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Morristown, New Jersey
John Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in Washington Valley, New Jersey
61 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds33
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21 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes117
Marjan Persian Grill
Restaurant · Persian · 0.4 mi
84 Speedwell Avenue
Mo-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Pomodoro Ristorante & Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza
125 Morris Street, Morristown
Su-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Dismal Harmony Distilling
Brewery and winery
77 Morris Street, Morristown
Tu-We 16:00-22:00; Th-Fr 16:00-24:00; Sa 12:00-24:00; Su...
Green Point Juicery: Organic Juice Bar
Restaurant
28 Speedwell Avenue
Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa-Su 09:00-18:00
Malay
Restaurant · Asian
147 Morris Street, Morristown
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
105 more on the map.
History
Present-day Morristown was initially inhabited by the Lenni Lenape Native Americans for up to 6,000 years prior to exploration of Europeans. The first European settlements in this portion of New Jersey were established by Sweden and the Netherlands in the early 17th century, when significant trade in furs existed between the natives and the Europeans at temporary posts. It became part New Netherland, a Dutch colony, but the English seized control of the region in 1664, which was granted to Sir George Carteret and John Berkeley, 1st Baron Berkeley of Stratton, and named the Province of New Jersey.
From the History section of Morristown, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship22
Our Lady of Mercy Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Shopping34
Gas and EV charging14
Schools, colleges and libraries62
Morristown and Morris Township Library
Library
1 Miller Road, Morristown
Healthcare9
New Jersey Pediatric Neuroscience Institute
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
131 Madison Avenue, Morristown
Passport Health Morristown Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
290 Madison Avenue, Morristown
Map of Morristown
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 22°F | 3.5 in | 5.8 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 23°F | 3.0 in | 8.4 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 31°F | 4.2 in | 4.6 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 40°F | 4.0 in | 0.4 in |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 64°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 35°F | 3.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 28°F | 4.4 in | 4.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Canoe Brook (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Morris County has had 22 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-04-28: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2020-12-11: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Madison 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Florham Park 5 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Dover 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- New Providence 8 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Lake Hiawatha 8 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Short Hills 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- The Hills 12 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Lincoln Park 13 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Lake Hopatcong 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- East Orange 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 2025-08-08 18 32 47 UTC View centered on the border of Harding and Morris townships in Morris County, New Jersey (Morristown visible further in the distance) from a plane departing Newark Liberty..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MM Museum exterior, Morris Musuem, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Acorn Hall, Mitchell Speert, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Front of MBS, Steve Patchett, Public domain
- ALNWICK HALL, MORRIS TOWNSHIP, MORRIS COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- OAK DELL, MORRISTOWN, MORRIS COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Morris County Courthouse, Morristown, NJ, Robert Solywoda, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 124 Washington Valley Road, Washington Valley, NJ - John Smith House, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Speedwell Ironworks factory building, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NJT Station Morris Plains NJ, Robert Mortell, CC BY-SA 3.0
- OUR LADY OF MERCY CHAPEL, WHIPPANY, MORRIS COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ford Mansion, Morristown, NJ - looking north, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SPRING BROOK HOUSE, MORRISTOWN, MORRIS COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 131 Washington Valley Road, Washington Valley, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GLANVILLE BLACKSMITH SHOP, MORRIS COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Train Station, Morristown, New Jersey (8537564191), Rich Mitchell from New York, NY, CC BY 2.0
- Macculloch Hall, Morristown, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- JOSEPH W. REVERE HOUSE, MORRISTOWN, MORRIS COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thomas Nast Home, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 20 Normandy Parkway, Morris Township, NJ, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cutler Homestead, Robert Solywoda, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BOISAUBIN MANOR, MORRIS COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mead Hall Drew U jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Mount Kemble Home, Morristown, NJ, Robert Solywoda, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Washington Valley Schoolhouse, Washington Valley, NJ - looking north, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DR. LEWIS CONDICT HOUSE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LINDENWOLD, MORRISTOWN, MORRIS COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Timothy Mills House, Robert Solywoda, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PETER KEMBLE HOUSE, MORRIS COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DR. JABEZ CAMPFIELD HOUSE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ford Mansion Morristown NHP NJ2, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
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