Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
89 Ridge St.
(973) 484-4600
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Dating back to the 19th century, the fifth largest cathedral in the United States and is known for its superior French Gothic architecture. The church was dedicated in 1954, and achieved its basilica status in 1995 after a visit from Pope John Paul II.

The Newark Museum
49 Washington St.
(973) 596-6550
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Regarded as one of the premier art museums in the country, the Newark Museum presents 80 innovative galleries within 6 buildings on a 4.5 acre campus. Visitors of all ages and cultural backgrounds have the opportunity to encounter world-class art and natural science collections that are both entertaining and engaging. Permanent collections include renowned 18th-21st-centruy American art, the arts of Asia, the arts of Africa, ancient art from Egypt, Greece and Rome as well as the Leonard Dreyfuss Planetarium and so much more.

The Newark Public Library
5 Washington St.
(973) 733-7784
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More than just a facility to borrow books, the Newark Public Library is a regional center for research. In addition to an array of reading material, the library is home to many historical displays and comprehensive databases. For assistance, patrons can arrange to chat with a librarian 24 hours a day, seven days a week at QandANJ (www.qandanj.org). The library also hosts major author appearances, lectures, free classes and exhibits. From its inception in 1889, the library has built an extensive book collection, housing large periodical, picture, music and video collections.

New Jersey Historical Society
52 Park Place
(973) 596-8500
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This statewide, nonprofit museum, founded in 1845, houses a library and archives. Located in the heart of Newark’s downtown cultural district, it collects, preserves and interprets New Jersey’s rich history and diverse culture. As one of the oldest cultural institutions in the state, the New Jersey Historical Society is known for its award-winning exhibitions, publications and programming that focuses on New Jersey’s landscape and residents.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center
1 Center St.
(888) 466-5722
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Since its grand opening in 1997, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), New Jersey's Town Square, has hosted concerts covering every musical taste, from Itzhak Pearlman to 'N Sync, Broadway tours, dance performances from the likes of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and many arts education programs. Both a world-class entertainment complex and a community center for local artists to shine, NJPAC houses 2,750-seat Prudential Hall, 500-seat Victoria Theater, two restaurants, banquet and rehearsal facilities, and theater square, an outdoor public plaza. Its resident ensemble Is the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra.

Symphony Hall
1020 Broad St.
(973) 643-8014
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Built in 1925, this cultural center, known for its superior acoustics, welcomes visitors to enjoy symphony, ballet, opera, professional theater groups and popular music program performances