Old Barracks Museum
Old Barracks Museum
4.5
De 10:00 à 17:00
Lundi
10:00 - 17:00
Mardi
10:00 - 17:00
Mercredi
10:00 - 17:00
Jeudi
10:00 - 17:00
Vendredi
10:00 - 17:00
Samedi
10:00 - 17:00
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247 avis
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Moyen
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Médiocre
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Kevin M
Mercerville, NJ4 contributions
juill. 2024 • En solo
received a 1 1/4 hour tour that was quite informational and extremely interesting. the tour guide dressed in a revolutionary soldier war uniform was extremely knowledgeable
Écrit le 31 juillet 2024
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Robin L
Adams, MA197 contributions
juill. 2024 • En couple
Fantastic museum, the highlight of our trip to NJ! Jay was an excellent tour guide who took us through several rooms that show how enlisted soldiers lived vs. how officers lived. I found it hard to believe they crammed so many men in one room. The officers had it better, but even for the common soldier, this was much better than sleeping in a tent outside. Lots of artifacts. The guides wear period dress (uniforms). Lots of information about Washington crossing the Delaware, the Battle of Trenton, and how this kept the Revolution going because it was a morale booster, showing that yes we could actually beat the British. If you have a NARM membership it's free to get it, but be nice and buy something in the gift shop! Good luck finding parking, because there's no parking lot, it's right in the middle of the city, and you're not likely to find a parking spot on the street. So allow yourself extra time to drive around and find a nearby parking garage.
Écrit le 28 juillet 2024
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CDR G$
Buckingham, Pennsylvanie620 contributions
juill. 2024 • En solo
The Old Barracks Museum has gallery and living history exhibits telling the story of the Battle of Trenton, the Revolutionary and French and Indian [Seven Years] Wars. The introductory video for visitors explains the Ten Crucial Days during the Revolutionary War explaining the two Battles of Trenton and Princeton. The building itself was not actually part of the Battle of Trenton but one of five barracks built across the Garden State by the colonial legislature during the French and Indian War to avoid British troops from being quartered in citizens homes. It served various military purposes thru the years as a barracks, recruiting depot and prison. Friendly and informative staff. Although located in Trenton the area is well patrolled by law enforcement and security due to the proximity to the State Capitol Complex.
Écrit le 26 juillet 2024
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Marshall B
Knoxville115 contributions
mai 2024 • Entre amis
Really cool history of both British and American history troops that were stationed there. Our tour guide Lauren was exceptional and did and amazing job of explaining the history so it was clear and easy to understand. I would recommend this site to anyone who enjoys Revolution era history.
Écrit le 28 mai 2024
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Lisa W
1 contribution
déc. 2023 • En famille
Our family (ages 4-70) really enjoyed this experience. We were in Trenton for dinner and wanted to do something beforehand. Found the reviews for the Old Barracks and decided to check it out. The docents were exceptional - really made the time period come to life. It was an unassuming place and some reviewers have complained that it didn’t have lots of pomp and circumstance. I think you need to go on a special event day for that (we heard tomorrow is a big re-enactment). But even on a “normal day” there are actors in character in each room who are really knowledgeable, humorous, and friendly. I learned a lot and had fun! The gift shop is quaint with some interesting items. I found the spot to be an unexpected gem and would recommend it to anyone hoping to add new context to their understanding of the Revolutionary War.
Écrit le 29 décembre 2023
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Carol Ann A
Franklin Park, NJ35 contributions
oct. 2023 • En couple
We were provided with excellent historical context during a tour about the Trenton Barracks regarding the French and Indian Wat and the American revolution.
Écrit le 8 octobre 2023
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luiscastellanos
Arlington, Virginie34 contributions
nov. 2022
En mi opinion los boletos son muy caros. No la pase bien alli. Siento que regale $20.
Solo pude ver un pequeño cuarto acerca de la guerra Franco-India y otro cuarto pequeño con una pelicula aburrida. No habian guias para acompañarme a ver otros ambientes.
(Tenia que esperar media hora, y debia retirarme del hotel). Encima, no me devolvieron el dinero y solo ofrecieron un voucher para que regresara luego (ni pienso regresar alli).
In my opinion it's too much money for the tickets. I didn't have a good time there. I feel I gave $20 away.
I could only see a small room with the French Indian War Exhibit and a small room with a boring movie. No guides were available at the time to escort me on the other rooms.
(I would had to wait half hour for that and I needed to check out at the hotel). And on top, no money back. Only a voucher so I could come back later (no way I'm coming back)...
Solo pude ver un pequeño cuarto acerca de la guerra Franco-India y otro cuarto pequeño con una pelicula aburrida. No habian guias para acompañarme a ver otros ambientes.
(Tenia que esperar media hora, y debia retirarme del hotel). Encima, no me devolvieron el dinero y solo ofrecieron un voucher para que regresara luego (ni pienso regresar alli).
In my opinion it's too much money for the tickets. I didn't have a good time there. I feel I gave $20 away.
I could only see a small room with the French Indian War Exhibit and a small room with a boring movie. No guides were available at the time to escort me on the other rooms.
(I would had to wait half hour for that and I needed to check out at the hotel). And on top, no money back. Only a voucher so I could come back later (no way I'm coming back)...
Écrit le 28 novembre 2022
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Lorna B.
Bechtelsville, Pennsylvanie884 contributions
nov. 2022
We are Colonial American history buffs and wanted to visit this site, whose website’s homepage states (in big letters), “The Old Barracks Museum is welcoming visitors Wednesdays - Saturdays 10am - 5pm. No reservations required.” We drove here from Berks County, PA (an 80-minute drive) yesterday, only to find it closed to visitors for the day. (A man who met us at the door told us they were filming for a fundraiser.) There was nothing posted at their website; apparently, they posted it on Facebook only (we don't use Facebook and would never have thought to check that). What a big disappointment to drive all that way for nothing. Hopefully they will remember to update their website another time (and way before the morning of the closing!). Closing on one of their very few visiting days rather than, say, timing the filming to occur on a Sunday, Monday, or a Tuesday instead shows poor management IMO.
Écrit le 20 novembre 2022
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Sunny
1 contribution
août 2022
My son loves the Revolutionary time period. After viewing the website and FB page it appealed to both of us. When we arrived we opted to go on the tour. The tour guide was so knowledgeable about the barracks and the history of the time period. He was entertaining in the rendition of the history not dry and boring. HOWEVER, I inquired about the reinactor interpreters and musket firing which they showcase on the website and in the video. You will see NONE of that unless it is a special event. The guide told us that due to budget cuts, which was worse this year than in 2021, that the interpreters and musket firing has been eliminated!! The only people on premise is the guide and the person in the gift shop. We saw 3 rooms. The soldiers room, the medical office and the house, only bottom floor, due to damage sustained from tree. We didn't see the tailors, or seamstress area or other area. Disappointing that the facility misrepresents itself but like I mentioned earlier the tour guide was a 10. If looking for the items of interpreters and musket firing etc. I highly recommend East Jersey Olds Town Village in Piscataway N.J.
Écrit le 27 août 2022
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anderson213
Hannibal, MO829 contributions
juill. 2022
There's good information throughout the museum and what is presented through the tour. The guides knew their information backwards-and-forwards. The only disappointment was that we were under the impression that there would be others present, showcasing the time period. However, there were only two guides. As I said, they knew the material, but some of the uniqueness was lost.
Écrit le 2 août 2022
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What is the cost for seniors?
Rédigé le 19 septembre 2018
OldBarracks
Trenton, New Jersey
Hello! We just updated our admission prices so the cost for seniors is now $8.
Rédigé le 30 octobre 2018
Is it handicapped accessible? Are there places to sit along the way during the presentation?
Rédigé le 17 mai 2016
OldBarracks
Trenton, New Jersey
We are ADA compliant, and there are chairs and benches in the rooms along the tour where you can sit, as well as benches in our galleries.
Rédigé le 18 mai 2016
I have a 34 foot fifth wheel pulled by a Ford F250. Is there suitable parking for a vehicle this size?
Rédigé le 17 avril 2016
not in that area, but maybe at a shopping center near by.
Rédigé le 24 avril 2016
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