Old Barracks Museum
The Old Barracks Museum, also known just as the Old Barracks, is a historic building located at 101 Barracks Street in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey. 1914 is when its story starts. Weather is mildest over April, May, June, September and October, with 64–83°F highs.
A museum inside Trenton
Falls Township is the nearest base
Falls Township is 3 miles south, with 10 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from New York City
New York City is about 53 miles northeast and Hempstead is about 67 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1914
Old Barracks Museum dates from 1914. About ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 5 miles away
Trenton Mercer (TTN) has airline service, about 5 miles from Old Barracks Museum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Old Barracks Museum
The Old Barracks Museum, also known just as the Old Barracks, is a historic building located at 101 Barracks Street in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey. Built in 1758 to house soldiers of the British Army, it is the only remaining colonial barracks in the state and is one of the few tangible surviving elements of the 1776 Battle of Trenton. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 25, 1971 and listed as a National Historic Landmark on November 28, 1972, for its significance in military history. It is now a state-run historic site and museum.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1914
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark · National Register of Historic Places (1971)
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.8K a year
Nights near Old Barracks Museum
The closest lodging is in Trenton (3) and Philadelphia (168).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Old Barracks Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton | in town | — | 3 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 91,506 | $161K | D |
| Philadelphia | 24 mi southwest | 35 min | 168 133 hotels · 2 motels · 17 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 3 hostels · 4 campgrounds | 1,574,281 | $243K | D− |
| Falls Township | 3 mi south | 5 min | 10 6 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 34,282 | $362K | B− |
| Bordentown Township | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 14 10 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 12,821 | $356K | B+ |
| Bensalem Township | 12 mi southwest | 20 min | 21 17 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 62,783 | $364K | C |
| Lawrence Township | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 10 6 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 34,165 | $440K | B− |
| West Windsor Township | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 9 8 hotels · 1 campground | 32,839 | $776K | — |
| Hamilton Township | 5 mi east | 10 min | 6 5 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 94,157 | $336K | C |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Beyond Old Barracks Museum
These well-known sights sit within 58 miles.
Big draw55 mi Stadium & arenaMadison Square Garden
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Big draw55 mi Stadium & arenaMetLife Stadium
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Big draw52 mi MuseumNational September 11 Memorial & Museum
Big draw127 mi MuseumUSS New JerseyPhoto credits
Madison Square Garden: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Central Park: Ed Yourdon from New York City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · MetLife Stadium: babyknight, CC BY 2.0 · Studio 54: Americasroof (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Coney Island: OptimumPx, Public domain · Metropolitan Museum of Art: Hugo Schneider, CC BY-SA 2.0 · National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0 · USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain
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Planning a visit to Old Barracks Museum
Is Old Barracks Museum in Trenton?
Yes. It’s inside Trenton, NJ.
When is the best time to visit Old Barracks Museum?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 64–83°.
How far is Old Barracks Museum from Newark and Jersey City?
About 47 miles northeast of Newark and about 50 miles northeast of Jersey City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Old Barracks Museum?
Trenton Mercer (TTN), about 5 miles away. The nearest big hub is Philadelphia (PHL), about 35 miles.
Where should I stay near Old Barracks Museum?
Philadelphia (24 mi, 168 places to stay), Falls Township (3 mi, 10 places to stay) and Bordentown Township (7 mi, 14 places to stay).
Local tips in Trenton
People in Trenton have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.