Get ready for some exciting new changes happening at the Old Barracks Museum! The museum will experience temporary closures as we begin the crucial restoration of the roof, balconies, and fence. These improvements are important to protecting the building’s structure and maintaining the historical integrity of the site, as well as enhancing the visitor experience. 

“Work has now begun at the museum to make it visitor ready for the 250th celebrations,” said Michelle Dohery, Executive Director of the Old Barracks Museum. “While the museum is closed to the public, there is a lot going on behind the scenes to prepare for 2026. We are installing new heating and cooling systems that will help us to better care for artifacts in our collection and share them with the public. And staff are working hard researching and creating new exhibits and programming. It is a very exciting time here at the museum.”

We are pleased to share that we have secured funding from the National Parks Service, the NJ Historic Trust, the NJ Cultural Trust, and the Society of Colonial Wars in the State of NJ. It is because of their support that these projects could be completed, and we can ensure that the museum will remain a lasting legacy for future generations.

The Old Barracks will serve as a vital link to the past during the upcoming 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. As this historic celebration approaches, preserving this site is more important than ever. For updates, please check our social media and website, barracks.org. We look forward to sharing what’s ahead!

ABOUT THE OLD BARRACKS MUSEUM: Originally built in 1758 to house British soldiers during the French and Indian War, the Old Barracks bore witness to the Battles of Trenton and was later used as a Revolutionary War army hospital. The Old Barracks Association purchased the site in the early 20th century, turning it into a museum which welcomes visitors from across the globe, sharing the building’s rich history through interpretive programs, tours, and exhibits.

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