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95 ISIT THE The Old Barracks Museum During the American Revolution, the NEW JERSEY Barracks housed British and Hessian soldiers and Continental troops. 206 Historical interpreters provide an in-person account of life during the V American Revolution. 31 1 STATE Open daily,10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Admission charge. Call (609) 396-1776. 29 206 NJ 1 HOUSE

The State Museum 33 The Museum contains fine art of the PA 295 33 130 nineteenth and twentieth centuries, 1

collections of household items from 29 the past, Native American artifacts, 195 and a Natural History collection focusing on earth sciences. 130 Open Tues.–Sat., 9a.m.–4:45p.m. & NJ Turnpike Sun., 12–5p.m. (closed Mon.& State holidays). Call (609) 292-6464. Directions to the New Jersey State House and Capitol Complex: From Routes 1, 95, 195, 295 or the The 1719 William Trent NJ Turnpike, follow signs to Route 29, Trenton. From House Museum Route 29, take the Calhoun St. exit and turn right at the Located on Market Street, Philadelphia first traffic light onto West State St. The NJ State House merchant William Trent built this classic Georgian mansion overlooking and Capitol Complex will be on the right. the Delaware River in a wilderness that Parking: Metered parking is available on West State St. became known as Trenton. Additional parking is located behind the State House. Call (609) 989-3027 for hours, programs P. A . and events. The State Capitol Complex CALHOUN STREET CALHO Dept. of DELAWARE RIVER UN STREET State Archives Building The State House Annex State Once home to the judicial branch, Museum Planetarium State Museum and Library, the Annex Route 29 Trent ROUTE 29 now houses legislative offices and com- Museum Visitor Parking House Visitor Parking Auditorium mittee rooms. This historic structure Guard House South Addition contains many interesting architectural State Library CE State Library RAN ENT details and commissioned artworks. PARKING

Annex tours can be arranged through the War Memorial Stacy Park State House Annex Old State House Annex West State Street • Trenton • New Jersey State House Tour Office. Old BarracksBarracks Call (609) 633-2709. StateState House House Guided Tours Hourly • Free Admission Trenton Trenton WEST STATE STREET BARRACK STREET • • VisitorsVisitors Open Mon.-FFri. 10 a.m.-33 p.m. Sat.12-33p.m. Ctr.Center Masonic ThomasThomas Edison State Edison College State College Temple

LAFAYETTE STREET ET Call 609-6633-22709 The Battle Monument TRE E S WEST FRONT STREET TAT ST S Located at the junction of North Warren and WE North Broad Streets, this 150-foot monument commemorates the 1776 . New Jersey State House Tour Office Atop is a statue of . An elevator Office of Legislative Services transports visitors to the top for a view of the city. Open Sat., 9a.m.– 4 p.m. and Sun., 1– 4 p.m. P.O. Box 068 Call Washington Crossing State Park at(609)737-0623. Trenton, NJ 08625-0068 609-633-2709 www.njleg.state.nj.us 2/07 Planning Your Tour...

our New Jersey’s most historic public building Hours Guided tours are conducted hourly, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. and Saturday, 12- 3p.m. Closed Sunday and State holidays. T Group Tours Reservations are required for groups of ten or more visitors. School and adult groups may request special tours geared to their particular grade levels or interests. Tell us about your needs when making a reservation. Call the State House Tour Office at least one or more than two hundred years, the New Jersey State House has proudly served as the seat of our month in advance at 609-633-2709. State government. It remains home to the State Legislature, the Governor’s Office and other Executive Food Services The Capitol Complex includes a small cafe F and concession stand. By prior arrangement, brown bag branch offices. lunch space is available for large groups and schools. Security/Access All visitors should be prepared to show The State House stands as an impressive historical monument, rich in tradition and style. In fact, part of identification and go through a security screening. The the original 1792 structure still exists, making the New Jersey state capitol building one of the oldest in State House is fully accessible for visitors with mobility concerns. Special services for the visually impaired, those continuous use. with hearing loss, and non-English speaking guests are In 1987, a large renovation restored the legislative portion of the building and added office space. available with five days advance notice. Craftspeople, specializing in areas such as stained glass restoration, gilding, millworking and decorative molding, painstakingly recreated original details of the chambers. A public-private partnership allowed Note:The State House is a working office building subject for the famous golden dome and rotunda to be refurbished. to periodic unannounced room closings, particularly on Mondays and Thursdays. Dates and schedules may Today, the New Jersey State House stands as a symbol change without notice. The Governor and legislators do of democracy where all visitors are welcome to walk in not routinely meet with tour groups. the footsteps of Abraham Lincoln and Woodrow Wilson. As home of our state democratic process, the State House Visit the Welcome Center continues to serve the citizens of New Jersey as they come Interactive Exhibits, Gift Shop to participate in the shaping of public policy. and Visitor Amenities Open Mon.– Fri., 9a.m.– 4:30 p.m.

Great fun for everyone! Visit a series of interactive exhibits that quiz you about New Jersey history, iew the magnificently restored people and places. legislativeV chambers, artwork and furnishings. Explore your role as Informative guides will tell you about today's a citizen in the lawmaking process as well as New Jersey’s colorful and distinguished past. lawmaking process.