The Old Barracks Museum At A Glance...
- Todays Sunrise: 7:17 am, Sunset: 4:39 pm
- New Jersey Delaware River Region Mercer County
About The Old Barracks Museum
The Old Barracks was built in 1758 during the French and Indian War. In 1776, it was a witness to the turning point of the American Revolution, when George Washington and 2400 Patriots defeated British and Hessian soldiers at the Battle of Trenton.
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Activities:
- Walking
Amenities:- Bathrooms
- Parking Lot(s)
- Picnic / Sitting Area
Park Type:- Historic Area
Attractions:- Museum / Gallery
Rules/Regulations:- Alcohol *NOT Permitted*
Contact / Location
Special / Seasonal Events
The Old Barracks Museum is known for the Battles of Trenton Reenactments during the annual Trenton Patriots Week, but special events occur year-round at the museum.
Hours / Season of Operation
Hours
- Monday - Saturday -10 AM - 5 PM
- Closed: Sundays, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
Tours
- Tours are 45 minutes and begin on the hour, the last tour begins at 4 PM.
Admission
- $10 adults
- $8 students
- $8 seniors (62+)
- Free: Old Barracks Museum Members, Active Duty Military Personnel, Children 5 and under
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Nearby Places
- The Old Barracks Museum (~0 miles)
- Planetarium at the New Jersey State Museum (~0 miles)
- New Jersey State Museum (~0 miles)
- Trenton Thunder Ballpark (Trenton Thunder) (~1 miles)
- Grounds For Sculpture (~3 miles)
- Tulpehaking Nature Center (~3 miles)
- John A. Roebling Park (~3 miles)
- Abbott Marsh (~4 miles)
- Sunnybrae Park (~5 miles)
- Hamilton Veterans Park (~5 miles)
- Scudder Falls (Delaware River) (~5 miles)
- Hamilton Baseball Fields (~6 miles)
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Trenton, New Jersey 08608