Juneteenth at the NMOA will be an outdoor festival inspired by Harriet Tubman featuring performers, artists, and dancers from the Black community across New Jersey.

Be part of the creation of Newark’s Harriet Tubman Monument in Washington Park by decorating ceramic tiles with your stories of freedom and liberation. The tiles will later be fired and integrated into the final design of the Monument (limited availability).

Jacari Harris, Executive Director of the George Floyd Foundation, will address the general progress of the black community and touch on topics of activism and equity. Take part in step workshops, arts and crafts, great food, local vendors, and a lot more!

12pm Event Begins, DJ Shell Spin starts the party

12:30pm GIRLS OF HOPE STEP TEAM perform on the Main Stage

1 pm Aurway Theater Performs Whispers of Jubilee on the Main Stage

2 pm An Inspirational and Uplifting Set from gospel artist Seychelle Elise! on the Main Stage

2:30pm Teens Step Up Mini-Workshop on the Main Stage

3:00 pm DJ Shell Spin keeps the party going

3:30pm Teens Step Up Mini-Workshop on the Main Stage

4pm Divi Roxx Kids, ft. Divinity Roxx performs on the Main Stage

This event is for all ages. In case of rain, the event will move indoors.

Enjoy free general admission to the Museum all day during Community Day!

Community Days are presented by Horizon Foundation of New Jersey.

This event is in partnership with the City of Newark, The Newark City Parks Foundation, the Newark Public Library, and was made possible with the generous support of the Mellon Foundation and TD Charitable Foundation.

Familiarize yourself with our visiting guidelines before you arrive at the Museum.