The Old Barracks

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The Old Barracks Museum brings the world of colonial America to life through interpretive programs, exhibits, and preservation so that visitors can appreciate New Jersey’s history, the diverse people who made it, and why it matters.

Join us for an afternoon of family-friendly fun celebrating Trenton’s Revolutionary history at the Old Barracks Museum.E...
06/03/2026

Join us for an afternoon of family-friendly fun celebrating Trenton’s Revolutionary history at the Old Barracks Museum.

Enjoy live music, bubble shows, face painting, balloon animals, hands-on activities, food trucks, interactive exhibits, and community partners — all honoring one of the nation’s last freestanding colonial barracks.

This event is free and open to the community thanks to our sponsor Hunter Research.

Saturday, June 13th | 11am–3pm
101 Barrack St, Trenton, NJ 08608

Celebrate Trenton Barracks Founders Day with us at the Old Barracks Museum on June 13th from 11 AM to 3 PM! Enjoy a musi...
05/30/2026

Celebrate Trenton Barracks Founders Day with us at the Old Barracks Museum on June 13th from 11 AM to 3 PM! Enjoy a musical performance by the Blawenburg Band from 2 to 3 PM, featuring “Listening to the Revolution: 250 Years of American Music.” This family-friendly event offers fun and entertainment for everyone in the community. Admission is free, thanks to our sponsor, Hunter Research.

This Memorial Day, the Old Barracks Museum honors the brave men and women who gave their lives in service of our nation....
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, the Old Barracks Museum honors the brave men and women who gave their lives in service of our nation. As we approach the 250th anniversary of our country’s founding, we are reminded that their sacrifice is part of a centuries-long tradition of courage that has shaped the American story. We will forever remember their sacrifice.

Photo by Chase Heilman Photography

The Old Barracks Museum invites you to join us in recreating the triumphal Washington’s Flower Arch by adding a flower o...
05/24/2026

The Old Barracks Museum invites you to join us in recreating the triumphal Washington’s Flower Arch by adding a flower of your own! Your generous donation will help to create a temporary Washington Flower Arch for the grand opening of the new exhibits on July 4th, 2026. The museum’s original historic arch will also be on display that day for the first time in decades.⁠
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Donations of $25 will allow you to add a personalized dyed wood flower to the recreated arch. Donations of $250 will include the flower plus an invitation to an exclusive preview of the new exhibits on June 23rd. Those who donate $2,500 will receive all of the aforementioned benefits and will also receive donor recognition on the entrance screen of the Old Barracks Museum. ⁠
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The recreated arch will be unveiled on July 4th during the Semiquincentennial celebrations at the Old Barracks. Donors can participate in a group photo at 3pm on July 4th. Flowers will be available for pickup immediately after the photo. Donations can be made here: https://barracks.org/flowers-2/
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Thank you for your support!

Celebrate Trenton Barracks Founders Day with us at the Old Barracks Museum on June 13th from 11 AM to 3 PM! Enjoy an unf...
05/23/2026

Celebrate Trenton Barracks Founders Day with us at the Old Barracks Museum on June 13th from 11 AM to 3 PM! Enjoy an unforgettable Bubble Show by Princeton Events at 11 AM and 1:30 PM. This family-friendly event is packed with fun and entertainment for the whole community, and our Gift Shop will be open throughout the festivities.
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This event will be free thanks to our sponsor, Hunter Research.

Time is running out to submit your artwork for our Youth Art Contest! Email Info@barracks.org to coordinate drop-off. Al...
05/22/2026

Time is running out to submit your artwork for our Youth Art Contest! Email [email protected] to coordinate drop-off.

All submissions will be displayed at the Old Barracks Museum from Trenton Barracks Founders Day, June 13, through July 4, 2026.
Artwork must be picked up on or before July 4, 2026.

Parents or guardians must complete the required submission paperwork.

Learn more: https://barracks.org/old-barracks-youth-art-contest/

Part 2! One of our Historical Interpreters has been collecting the more unique names they find as they read through the ...
05/21/2026

Part 2! One of our Historical Interpreters has been collecting the more unique names they find as they read through the muster rolls to find soldiers who have spent time at the Trenton Hospital. Would you consider using any of them?

Join us at the Old Barracks Museum on June 13th from 11 AM to 3 PM for Trenton Barracks Founders Day, a memorable day fe...
05/20/2026

Join us at the Old Barracks Museum on June 13th from 11 AM to 3 PM for Trenton Barracks Founders Day, a memorable day featuring face painting provided by Princeton Events! Whether you're a butterfly, tiger, or superhero, there is a design for everyone. This family-friendly event promises a day filled with fun and entertainment for the entire community. ⁠

This event will be free thanks to our sponsor, Hunter Research.

Join us on June 13th from 11 AM to 3 PM at the Trenton Barracks Founders Day for a memorable day featuring face painting...
05/20/2026

Join us on June 13th from 11 AM to 3 PM at the Trenton Barracks Founders Day for a memorable day featuring face painting provided by Princeton Events! Whether you're a butterfly, tiger, or superhero, there is a design for everyone. This family-friendly event promises a day filled with fun and entertainment for the entire community.

This event will be free thanks to our sponsor, Hunter Research.

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101 Barrack Street
Trenton, NJ
08608

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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