I rarely write reviews but after visiting the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton, I truly felt compelled. A set of barracks built in the 1750's, it was an incredible place to visit and the staff went out of their way to explain the lore and history of the place. Dressed in period costumes, they explained what events had taken place there and the intricacies of the era's firearms, building practices, and medication. Truly stunning. I felt lucky to have experienced it and am extremely grateful I checked this museum out while in Trenton. I urge you to do the same.

Excellent 23-minute video followed by guided tour of the barracks. John, our guide, was dressed in period costume. He provided a detailed and lively narrative regarding the historical significance of the Old Barracks. Free parking on premises made this a great Saturday afternoon stop!

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.

The museum should welcome those who decide to visit on the spur of the moment and not essentially discourage them by limiting visitation to those who book in advance. I tried to visit today and was told I need to book in advance. I will NOT even consider attempting a return visit until this restrictive policy is abandoned, pandemic or no pandemic. Masks are still required, which combined with New Jersey's relatively high rate of immunization would seem to negate the reason(s) for limiting visits to those who register in advance.

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.

We did a day trip to the Old Barracks. We learned more about the battles that took place during the American Revolution. The characters around the barracks gave you a sense of life during that time. The guided tour was very good and the guide was knowledgeable about the times. We were able move abut on our own after the tour. The barracks is a short distance from the main area.

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)...

I am a history buff and enjoyed the museum very much. Admission is $6.00 and well worth it. It has something for everyone. In the hour I visited I learned about the French and Indian Wars, Washington Crossing the Delaware, The Battles of Trenton and Princeton, Soldier life, Medicine of the era, and other aspects of 18th century America. They also have some very nice original artifacts and a well-appointed gift shop. Any trip to Trenton Should include a visit to the Old Barracks.

We arrived on a Sunday morning and were the only people touring the Barracks. Parking on a Sunday morning was a breeze - there is a lot right at the gate and we had it almost to ourselve. We received a personalized tour by a costumed interpreter and then were taken to an infirmary room where we had a nice long talk about Smallpox and how people were vaccinated at that time - Yikes - you have to hear this!. Our family including kids aged 13-18 loved this visit and would recommend a tour of the Barracks to anyone interested in history. I would also like to point out that this great historical attraction is suffering with cuts in government funding and is struggling mightily to stay open. I have never felt better about an admission fee I paid - they really need it.

With no particular expectations I took my children, 11 and 13, to visit the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton today. We were met by and guided around by not one but two 18th-century costumed, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, gracious guides, who held my children's interest throughout, responded to all questions we came up with, and enlightened me on all sorts of issues (where the saying "flash in the pan" comes from; that around 80% of New Jerseyans were loyalists at the start of the American Revolution; that the taxes the colonists were angry at having to pay to Britain were at least in part to finance the debts from the French & Indian War that Britain financed at great cost to benefit the colonists, and were only around ⅓ of the amount of taxes mainland British paid; to name a few!). My son enjoyed learning how a musket works; my daughter enjoyed guessing at the answers to the questions the guides asked of us. There was a great explanation of how George Washington got the American soldiers innoculated against smallpox, which was a greater cause of mortality than dying from war wounds. The quality of the guides and the whole museum were first-rate. Plus it is easy to find, easy to park, and there are nice nearby inexpensive restaurants.