Welcome to Morven

Built for a Founding Father, and the site of New Jersey’s first governor’s mansion, Morven is a National Historic Landmark open to the public for museum exhibitions, garden visits, and cultural and educational programs.

At Morven

People in a boat, some holding children, approaching a two-story pink house on a grassy bank.

The result of three years of research, this exhibition reveals the overlooked connections between families straddling the Mason-Dixon Line. Opens November 6, 2025.

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Campaign for 2026

Morven's Board of Trustees is pleased to announce a campaign with 100% Board participation to enrich our exhibitions and educational programs, expand accessibility, and amplify the legacy of this remarkable institution. Now is the time to make a lasting impact. Giving to Morven Museum & Garden’s Campaign for 2026 & Beyond is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you to be a meaningful part of a defining moment in our nation’s story.

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Our History

Morven, meaning “big hill” in Gaelic, was christened by Annis Boudinot Stockton in 1758 when the house was rebuilt following a fire. A noted poet herself, she took the name from the mythical kingdom of Morven in The Poems of Ossian.

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Our Garden

The grounds at Morven can be seen as a walk through history. Open every day from dawn until dusk.

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Campaign for 2026
Our History
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Our Values


Morven is many things to many people: a home of historical significance; acclaimed exhibitions and educational programs, historic gardens and a place of untold stories. 


Our Belief


Our Belief  is that history is an anchor to the past and a beacon to the future. Preserving and examining the past is vital for educating good citizens who will build a greater society.

Our Vision


Our Vision is that one day all citizens will know and understand America’s history and pursue civic duty actively and responsibly.


Our Mission


Our Mission is to preserve and celebrate Morven’s legacy by sharing its authentic stories.