Reviews of Old Barracks Museum (Museum)

Jacque Howard

Awesome place for people of all ages to visit to learn about American History during the Revolutionary War era.

Martha Blom

Excellent , authentically tells the stories of our collective past , fun, esp for kids

Roger Paulson

Great historical fort, live re-enactment brings revaluationary era to life

Myron Prins

These barracks are build in 1758 and they were used in 1776 by the Hessian troops who supported the British during the Revolutionary War.

JoAnn Myer

Walk through a piece of New Jersey history. A great place to visit with a well informed staff doing an excellent living history interpretation.

Valerie Cappello

Knew hubby would enjoy. Didn't think would be as fun as it was for kids....and me. Tour guide was very entertaining and totally engaged both kids (10 &13).

K Tower

Wonderful museum of Trenton's history during the US revolution. Visiting when they have reenactors dressed in period costumes is an added bonus!

Kellie Rushinski

This was a really neat experience during Patriots Week when SO many people in Period costume, and reenactors were present. It really made the place come alive!

Bruce Smith

Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and well-spoken. One of the best tours I've ever taken.

Michael Hudson

Very good tour, was very informative and interesting.

Russ Bouse

Fantastic way to learn about history.

Charlene Bell

Park at the State Building parking garage...free. Barracks dating back to 1758. Tours are every hour on the hour, 10Am to 4PM. Start your tour by watching a short film and display. Recommend not going when there are school tours. We were lucky to get there before a big group tour the following hour. Our guide was interesting and knowledgeable of historical events.....he made our experience interesting and memorable.

Justin Blocksom

This is one of the few Revolutionary War era Barracks left and this site is constantly in danger of being shut down. The annual re-enactment that is held there (usually the Saturday after Christmas) is a great time to go and see the place in all of it's Revolutionary color. Fife and Drum corps along with Hessian, British, and American re-enactors retrace the battle down the main street in some of the places that it occurred on December 26, 1776. This battle saved Washington's army from completely dissolving, was the stepping stone to his victory later in Princeton, and by encamping at Morristown in 1776-1777, Washington completely changed the way the British held and dealt with New Jersey. The Battle of Trenton literally saved the Revolution from dying that winter in 1776. I have been attending the re-enactment for over 10 years and never had any issue with the locals. Support this site by going there and if you are a resident of NJ, tell your elected officials what an important site this is to preserve.

Will Tatum

Outstanding historical experience with talented guides at an amazing site.

Lisa V

tour was super boring. Tour guide spent 20 minutes talking about small pox. It would have been more interesting to hear about battles, or more on the life of the soldiers. And at the end of the tour you can watch a movie about the history of some of the battles there...well the TV was broken so movie--- what a waste of $16. She gave us free passes to come back and watch the movie---really?? we are going to drive an hour to come back? Not!

Les Gesteland

Loved it, and so did my three teenage boys. Three different tour guides, dressed in period clothing, enlightened us on what it was like to be a soldier during the Revolutionary War, use medical services from that era, and be a civilian when your hometown was overrun by Hessians. The museum features a wealth of information on the Battle of Trenton, the Second Battle of Trenton, and the French and Indian War. It's a wonderful place to learn about history and teach your reticent, video game-addicted children about the past. Be sure and watch the 10-minute video on the Battle of Trenton. It's well worth your time.

Monica Saliceti

Excellent tours, volunteers, contributors, museum, and preservation.

John McCune

A little gem. Gives an interesting portrait of the British military life in the colonies.

Marc Anthony Loo

Very informative and really great to know some of the things that the Revolutionary soldiers went through

Tim O'Connor

authentic information concerning U.S. history, inspirational, patriotic, connects with the younger generation, school trips,public tours for natives and foreign tourists, gift shop, authentic musicians playing drums and fifes of the revolutionary period, might get a glimpse of musical unit practicing/performing in the courtyard. Very worthy daytrip.

Peaches Gall

An interesting window into history

Amber Yajcaji

The actors were fantastic and catered to not just the kids who we had on the field trip, but the adults who attended as well. Very fun premise to "step back in time" and act as though it were the 1770s, as well as the idea to involve the kids as much as possible. Everything was also handicap accessible, which was a huge worry (although it is a tight squeeze in the halls and elevator!) My favorite part was getting to watch them fire a musket blank.

Will Menta

Really a great museum at a great price! Ton's of interesting exhibits and artifacts, as well as a great tour through the restored Barracks building that was used by soldiers during the Revolutionary War and the 7 Years War. I have been to a lot of museums, Revolutionary History is a hobby of mine, and I can tell you that this museum is everything a museum should be. There is s a guided tour led by people dressed in old fashioned clothes, the tour guide takes you through several rooms that have been restored to look the way they did in the 1770s. I was blown away by the level of detail. They even had copies of actual pamphlets that people read back then, plus things like clothes, guns, and furniture that were all period accurate. It really captured the imagination. The other parts of the museum were just as good. After the tour ends, you are free to browse around some other areas and look at the exhibits. They have sections for the Revolutionary War and also the 7 Years War (the war before the Revolution). They had several real artifacts such as guns and swords owned by soldiers at the time and an old 400 year old canoe used by natives. Also interesting paintings, and lots of good information explaining the exhibits. The exhibit halls were smallish, but I didn't mind. I have given bad reviews to museums before (stay away from the Boston Tea Party Museum, its over-priced and underwhelming). But this museum is a great, and at $8 per person it was well worth the price of admission.

Mark Vega

Marvelous tour and very insightful guide. I highly recommend the experience to those that have children and an interest in American history!

Dennis Diven

The guy who did our tour was excellent. Well informed and answered all our questions. Nice place to learn about the Trenton Battlefield.

Richard Mauro Ricchiuti

Wonderful history and great location!

Sabrina Slack

This is the only remaining of the 5 barracks built during the French and Indian War. They have a 45min to 1hr guided tour. The tour guide is dressed in era-appropriate costume. There's a gift shop. Its walking distance to the New Jersey State Museum. Parking is free. It costs under $10 per person. We really liked the diorama of the battle of Trenton. They have a 10 minute video on the battle of Trenton as well.

Best Candidate

Spooky place, but great docents.

Monique Blackgrant

Detail information friendly welcoming staff

Elizabeth Bruggemann

Fascinating history! Great guide!

Philip Clark

Cool place lots of history

michael bellestri

Great little tour. Guide was personable and warm. Grounds are packed with history

Nick Nardo

Lectures, Re-enactments, Tours, Gift Shop

Justin Bowers

Great local piece of history. Hadn't been here since I was young, took the kids on a whim and they had a great time. A few of the reenactors participated in a speed reloading contest with their muskets for a local news crew - the winner was able to fire 4 rounds in just over 1 minute.

Charlotte Buckley

Wonderfully interesting for the kids. The re- enactors are full of knowledge and passion.

Mary Waltzing

Very knowledgeable and friendly staff and guide. We wished we could have had more time to enjoy

Joe Patitucci

Trenton was an important site in the American Revolution.

Naidona Ott

Lots to learn here. My daughters favorite was the nurse and details about smallpox!

Luz Rodriguez

So much history in this plave.Its amazing.

Robert Lee

Excellent place to visit.

Jean Boyle

Knowledgeable guide, rich in history, a good way to spend a morning or afternoon. Three interesting galleries along with sleeping quarters for soldiers and apartments for officers. An enjoyable time.

Amy Hollander

Beautiful restoration and exhibits, knowledgeable interpreters and great gift shop

Nicholas Tomaselli

A rather boring little place. Would not go again. The museum, which is about a three minute walk from the barracks, is more interesting and a better use of time.

William Montero

Come experience a living peace of history.

陳馨詒Candace

$8/adult admission fee. We had a guide introducing the history and showing us around. This is a very nice small tourist place. They have a small gift shop. It normally will take 2 hours ish.

Robert Schlatter

Cool costumes and history coming to life

Berridge Photography

Good look into local history

Norma Scock

Wife and i visited last summer. It was beautifully preserved. Our tour guide was excellent and very engaging. Everyone should see this at least once!

Jonathan Mays

Building and exhibits are great. Tour guide knew more than he could've shared in a weeklong tour! Staff was great and friendly. Passing thru from out of state and not only did I get a historical lesson on the barracks, but on the whole state and country! Would recommend to anybody looking for entertainment and information

Jenna McKinney

This is such a humble, but informative gem. I suggest it for anyone who wants to learn about our great state, and its historical relevance to our nation's history.

Fatih Yokuş

A simple few things for a Turk

Carlos Sierra

Great time and good history

Timmy Teacher

Very educational

Holly Crawley

Michelle gave our group an absolutely wonderful factual narrative tour of the old barracks. She was the best tour guide any of us had ever had and the time flew!

John Ambrose

It's small, so better to visit when there's a special event like taptoe. But it's a great piece of history!

blakely blake

So much fun for the whole family

Capt. Gerry Hare

A Great place to relive American Revolution History

Bonni Rucker

Great Experience

Travis Girl

Great place to go and learn about history, specifically the Battle of Trenton.

Fortnitewithgabe 1108

Great American historical location

Nicholas S

A true Gem hidden in Trenton. While perhaps not being as well known or traveled as other sites of significance from the 18th Century the Old Barracks really has so much to offer. They have a great informative/engaging staff who really help to bring the barracks to life. The exhibits and reconstructed sections of the barracks really do help to provide a window into the past. I'd definitely recommend the Old Barracks to anyone interested in history.

Muharram Juraeva

My kids love museum me and my husband too. every thing was free we had enjoyed our time from Texas Austin ❤️Thanks

Katherine Walker

Informative and fun

M B

A nice little bit of history in the middle of Trenton. The staff was friendly and made it interesting for kids, but there really was not much else to do.

Priyendu S

Interesting place ... Don't forget to take the tour. The staff who did the tour for us was very knowledgeable . She also was very passionate about it which reflects through out the tour.

Chelle MToo

Attended a tavern night, it was my first time there. What a beautiful museum, full of knowledgeable, friendly volunteers and employees. Can't wait to visit during regular hours for the whole tour!

nicole yull

Great place with amazing staff. Went to a tea and the food was delicious.

Ute Kuehl

What can i say I love history

alan huse

Great museum for people interested in American Revolution and French and Indian War History

Bill Holt

The Old Barracks is a historical gem. While a small venue, it goes back to 1758 and the French and Indian war. It also played a significant role in the Revolution. It's well maintained.

Brian DeBonis

Very interesting for parents and children

Kim Lehrfeld

Very cool historical place. Guides are very informative. Definitely recommend it if you are in the area

Liz Fagan

Really neat really close

stevejyd

Truly historic, great exhibits

TARAS LEBED

Вхід платний. Парковка велика. Красива будівля. Цікаво.

Joanna Case

Always love their events, especially around Patriots Week

Joyce Haggerty

Great tour.

Princess O'redroses

Nice place for kids to learn.

Sharon Chae Haver

A piece of history right in our midst, next to the state legislature. Great enactments and events all day long on Saturdays. The actors are devoted and in character, everything from a real cooking demonstration to a rather detailed account of smallpox inoculation

Robert Valentine-Miller

Our tour & our Guide were Amazing! This place is a Historic Treasure

Julie J

the staff here really appreciates the history of the building. very knowledgeable and they even make their own clothes in order to add to the authenticity

Alex Pereira

Really cool museum with enthusiastic and very knowledgeable staff.

Shane Kennedy

We got to see the reenactment of the Battle of Trenton, which was exciting. The museum has a gift shop, restrooms, and rooms where the reenacters sleep and get ready for their performances. We got to speak to some of the actors and he have use really interesting information. Overall, a fun time!

Amy Shue

Very cool and histprical place. All staff was extremely friendly and knowledgable. I highly recommend going during a reenactment.

Jonathan Gordon

Stopped there during Patriots week. Loved the tour!

Elizabeth Rivera

Está chévere e interesante....

Frank McCann

Here with a fourth grade class trip. Everyone was wonderful. Kept them busy, entertained and informed.

Arleen Stamatakis

It was nice best in the weekend visit

Mel Bradley

Educational, informative, and interesting!

Mark Branon

Wonderful history tour.

Carmen S. Miller

Very informative tour. This building has worn many hats!

Monica Reese

Friendly staff! Great narrative of the Old Barracks history.

Jordan

Exceptionally good museum that does an excellent job. Very friendly staff.

Jacquelyne Amorose

I was on a field trip, and it was extremely interesting. You can learn about different aspects of life in the Old Barracks.

Kenneth Cleary

Very cool museum in the heart of Trenton.

Donovan Maguigan

Excellent museum. The educators and staff that work here are what really make this a great place to visit.

Alejandro Campos

Very interesting place. I really liked it

Edward Cotton

Its the original motel 6.

Travis

Amazing acting, great service, I loved it

Johnny Davis

Tucked away in the middl of Trenton NJ is this historical landmark. The tour was led by a very dedicated young man who wore the era garb and bright the action of the past to our ears. Magical

Robin E Ervin

Lots of history there. Perfect place to visit if you are a fan of revolutionary history

Bill Jones

Small museum, very well done. Interesting exhibits and knowledgeable guides on the tour

Isanuk Barry

very well run.very pleasant and friendly staff-well informed and enthusiastic.well maintained.good historic site

Michael Testinsky

Our experience wasn't consistent with the bulk of the other reviewers here. I was there chaperoning a school trip of about 20 very well behaved and engaged 5th graders. We paid for the regular admission but only received a silly "drafting" into the Union army, a 10 minute talk about medical care in one room, and a 10 minute talk about bunking in another. We saw no movie, didn't have the opportunity to tour the barracks. The period dressed guides were very good, but we were surprised by how quickly we were told the tour was over. Seemed like there was a lot of potential there....

Kyle Kelly

Was an amazing tour, our tour guide was wonderful and stuffed a ton of information into an hour.

Dave Kinney, Sr.

Fantastic Museum and Staff. Not to be missed Revelotuniary War site.

Jim Miller

Loved this place and everyone is very helpful and knowledgeable

bonni rucker

Thoroughly enjoyed the Activities of Patriots week.

scott johnson

Great learning experience for all

Eric Sanders

Great living history, great young group of guides. The only revelotionary war barrack.

George An

The tour is very interesting and the museum is worth the time

Cynthia Doughty

Just an awesome place to experience in the State Capital of Trenton.