Educators

Science and Technology Field Trips, Resources, and Handouts

About InfoAge

InfoAge (the InfoAge Science and History Museums and the InfoAge Space Exploration Center (ISEC)) is a one-of-a-kind non-profit collective of over 15 organizations, museums, and exhibits dedicated to recognizing, preserving, and educating the public about the rich history of communications and electronics technology in New Jersey.

InfoAge is located at the Camp Evans National Landmark and is New Jersey’s World War II Living Memorial.

What Your Students Can Experience at InfoAge

Our spaces are constantly growing and evolving. They include:

  • Self-guided and interactive displays
  • Thousands of authentic and unique artifacts from the early 1900s to today
  • Historical descriptions providing context and background
  • Formal tours, presentations, and lectures on various STEM and history topics
  • Classroom, laboratory, and eating spaces
  • An operating radio telescope– one of few in the U.S. accessible to the public!
  • A makerspace

 

Real World Examples

 

2021-2022 museum themes include:

  • History of computers
  • Military vehicles and equipment (many pieces are one-of-a-kind)
  • Model railroading
  • Maritime including NJ shipwrecks
  • Radio and communications technology and history
  • Space exploration
  • Radar and electronic warfare

 

Planning Your Field Trip to InfoAge

All of the main exhibit halls are staffed by knowledgeable volunteers. Our education team can also help align our resources with your curriculum to make your trip an ideal authentic learning experience. Our content is ideally suited for:

  • STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art/Design, and Math)
  • History (specializing in the WWII era)
  • Computer Science
  • Communications
  • Vocational and Career Education

Recommended ages: Grades 5 through college

 

Group Fees:

$10 per student, adult chaperone, or teacher for self guided tour.
Other services (specialty tours, activities, lunch) available at additional cost.

If you wish to make your visit a two-day experience, our Volunteer Group Housing and Retreat Center is available for $15 per individual for school groups.  The center has three separate men’s and women’s bunk rooms, separate men’s and women’s showers (4 of each), handicap accessible restrooms, full kitchen facilities, three separate common spaces, and wi-fi/cable.

To schedule a visit, contact Gloria Kudrick, admsupport@infoage.org, 732-280-3000.

 

Getting to InfoAge

InfoAge is located in Wall Township, NJ, on the historic 35-acre site of the Camp Evans National Landmark, just off of Route 18, four minutes from Route 195 and six minutes from Garden State Parkway mile 98.

23 September 2023 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
InfoAge Lounge – Main Building, 2201 Marconi Road
Wall, 07719 United States
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Garden State Central Model Railroad Club Presents All Scale Model Train Sale and Show Held Indoors At InfoAge Science and History Museums 2201 Marconi Road, Wall, NJ 07719   Admission: […]

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24 September 2023 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
ISEC, 2300 Marconi Road
Wall Township, 07719 United States
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Join us for LIVE coverage of the landing of NASA’s asteroid sample return mission! September 24, 2023 Infoage Space Exploration Center 2300 Marconi Road, Wall, NJ Seven years ago, NASA […]

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07 October 2023 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
InfoAge Lounge – Main Building, 2201 Marconi Road
Wall, 07719 United States
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Wall of Honor and Awards Reception We are honoring Raymond (Radar Ray) Irwin for Radar and Countermeasures and George Morris for Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Systems for the InfoAge Wall of […]

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We Need Your Help! Volunteer with Us.

Join our mission to preserve historic Camp Evans and teach the public about science and history.

 

Sign up to join our team of volunteers and start on your own mission today.

InfoAge Science & History Museums

2201 Marconi Road
Wall, NJ 07719

Tel: 732-280-3000

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