Closure Update:
The Old Barracks will be closed to the public Wednesday, October 9th through Friday, October 11th as we begin renovations for the upcoming 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution.
We will reopen for tours on Saturday, October 12th.
The Author Lecture scheduled for Thursday, October 10th will proceed as planned.
We hope to see you soon!
The Old Barracks Museum has achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums!
Upcoming Events
The Old Barracks Museum preserves the history of a building constructed in 1758 as a French and Indian War military barracks, used as winter quarters for British soldiers. Throughout the Revolutionary War, the Barracks was used for a variety of purposes by both the British and the Americans. British prisoners of war were held in the Officers' House, four companies of the Second New Jersey Regiment of the Continental Line were raised here, and in 1777 the Barracks became an army hospital under Dr. Bodo Otto, who oversaw smallpox inoculations for the Continental Army. It also stood witness to Washington’s crucial victory at the Battle of Trenton.
At the beginning of the 20th century, members of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Colonial Dames organized The Old Barracks Association and spearheaded a campaign to purchase the building. The building has been a museum for over a century, and has frequently been used as a symbol for the state of New Jersey.
At the beginning of the 20th century, members of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Colonial Dames organized The Old Barracks Association and spearheaded a campaign to purchase the building. The building has been a museum for over a century, and has frequently been used as a symbol for the state of New Jersey.
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The Old Barracks Museum is open year-round, Wednesday-Saturday. Four galleries are available to view in addition to our historic rooms being interpreted throughout the day. Be sure to check out the Events Page for upcoming special events and information about Patriots Week. History lovers are encouraged to become a member of the Old Barracks Association to help support the museum's mission and programming.
Schools and groups are welcome year-round - program information is available on the Group Tours page.
