Trenton, NJ Attractions
In the centre of the state, on the Delaware River, is the state capital, Trenton, which preserves a number of historic buildings and sites. This is where Washington inflicted a decisive defeat on the Hessian soldiers stationed in the Old Barracks.
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Invention Factory
The John A. Roebling's Sons company has had an impact on then lives of many Americans. The Roebling Bridge Division created the Brooklyn Bridge, other Wire and Wire Rope Products came from Roebling too - even the Slinky.
Main Museum
The Main Museum has three floors of exhibits featuring archeology, fine arts, cultural history and natural science.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:45 | 16:45 | 16:45 | 16:45 | 16:45 |
Always closed on:
Martin Luther King's Birthday - USA (3rd Monday, January )
New Year's Day (January 1)
President's Day - USA (3rd Monday, February )
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Columbus Day - USA (2nd Monday, October )
Veteran's Day - USA (November 11)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
New Year's Day (January 1)
President's Day - USA (3rd Monday, February )
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Columbus Day - USA (2nd Monday, October )
Veteran's Day - USA (November 11)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Facilities
Gift shop
New Jersey State House
Collections of art and period rooms are located within the New Jersey State House. The 1792 building is crowned with a gold dome. Legislative sessions and committee meetings are open to the public.
Typical tours of the State House include the Senate and Assembly chamber galleries, party conference rooms, the rotunda and Governor's Office reception room.
Typical tours of the State House include the Senate and Assembly chamber galleries, party conference rooms, the rotunda and Governor's Office reception room.
New Jersey State Museum
The New Jersey State Museum features Native American archaeological exhibits, fine and decorative arts, and a flag collection that consists of 191 flags.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Old Barracks Museum
The Old Barracks Museum was originally built in 1758 to house troops during the French and Indian War. It played a major role in the 1776 and 1777 Battles of Trenton during the Revolutionary War.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
| Adult | $ 8.00 |
| Child 18 & under | $ 6.00 |
| Senior over 62 | $ 6.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Watson House
The Isaac Watson House, built in 1708, serves as the New Jersey State Society DAR Headquarters. The furniture in the house dates to 1790 and some pieces were made by New Jersey craftsmen.
William Trent House
Built as a summer home around 1719 by William Trent, a wealthy Philadelphia merchant trader and ship owner. It is furnished according to an inventory completed in 1726, although not original furnishings the contents of the house provide a good picture of life in a privileged household of the early eighteenth century.
