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Accessibility

The William Trent House Museum is designed to be accessible to all persons with disabilities to the maximum extent possible. The following accessibility features are available:
  • A lift is located on the north side of the house, making the first floor accessible to all.
  • Accessible van and car parking spaces are provided in the parking lot adjacent to the entrance to the Museum grounds.
  • All walkways are ADA compliant and lead to the Carriage House and the William Trent House. Signage directs visitors to the appropriate accessible entrances.
  • Programs are presented in the Carriage House, which includes flexible seating, accessible men’s and women’s restrooms, and drinking fountain.
  • Photographs of the second floor and basement kitchen of the Trent House are available in booklet provided for visitors.

Should you have any special needs, please call at least a week in advance of your visit at 609.989.3027 and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Parking

Parking is available in the adjacent parking lot. Buses may unload students at the entrance on William Trent Place or in front of the entrance gate.

Groups or Special Tours

To schedule a group tour or request a specialized tour, please contact us here.

Directions

Click here for a mobile friendly GPS option.

The William Trent House is located on the corner of William Trent Place and Market Street, across from the Hughes Justice Complex.

South from the New Jersey Turnpike:
Follow the NJ Turnpike to exit 7A at Rt. 195. Follow signs to Trenton and Route 29. Head west on 195 until it intersects with Route 29. Follow Route 29 North towards Lambertville. Proceed to the Market Street exit. Exit ramp merges with Market Street. Turn right onto William Trent Place at the light. Parking is available on the street and in the parking lot adjacent to the museum grounds.

From U.S. Route 1 South:
Follow U.S. Route 1 South to the Warren Street exit (marked last exit before toll) At the light go straight through the parking lot. At the stop sign the Trent House will be straight ahead. Parking is available on the street and in the parking lot adjacent to the museum grounds.

North from the New Jersey Turnpike:
Take the Turnpike North to Exit 7A. Follow exit toward Trenton via 195. Follow signs for Route 29 North towards Lambertville. Proceed to the Market Street exit. Exit ramp merges with Market Street. Turn right onto William Trent Place at the light. Parking is available on the street an in the parking lot adjacent to the museum grounds.

North from 295:
Take 295 North to exit 60, Trenton, Route 29/129. Follow signs for Route 29 North towards Lambertville. Follow Route 29 to Market Street exit. Exit ramp merges with Market Street. Turn right onto William Trent Place at the light. Parking is available on the street and in the parking lot adjacent to the museum grounds.

From Philadelphia:
Take 95 North to Route 1 North. Bear right towards Trenton. Take the Route 1 Bridge across the Delaware River into New Jersey – follow the directions from U.S. Route 1 North.

From U.S. Route 1 North:
Follow U.S. Route 1 North to the Route 29/Lamberville exit, which is the first exit in New Jersey after you cross the Delaware River. Go straight through the yield and then bear right at the traffic signal, onto Route 29 North. Take the Market Street exit. Make the first right onto William Trent Place. Parking is available on the street and in the parking lot adjacent to the museum grounds.

From Route 29 North or South:
Follow Route 29 to Market Street exit. Exit ramp merges with Market Street. Turn right onto William Trent Place at the light. Parking is available on the street and in the parking lot adjacent to the museum grounds

East:
Take the Garden State Parkway to 195 west towards Trenton. Follow the signs for Route 29 North towards Lambertville. Follow Route 29 to Market Street exit. Exit ramp merges with Market Street. Turn right onto William Trent Place at the light. Parking is available on the street and in the parking lot adjacent to the museum grounds.
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1719 William Trent House Museum
William Trent House Museum
Located at: 15 Market Street,
Trenton, NJ 08611
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Mailing address: P.O. Box 77234,
​Trenton, NJ 08628
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Hours of Operation
Wednesdays – Sundays
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Closed Municipal Holidays

Admissions
Adults: $5.00
Children and Seniors: $4.00
Members: FREE

Museum (609) 989-3027
THA (609) 989-0087 

Additional Information
​Accessibility
Parking
Groups or Special Tours
Directions
Volunteer
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The William Trent House Museum is a National Historic Landmark in the Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area and on the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail. The Museum is dedicated to sharing the authentic history of the house, property, and people with our communities, connecting the past with today and tomorrow. Owned by the City of Trenton, it is operated by the Trent House Association, which is supported by the generosity of its members and donors; by grants from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, the New Jersey Cultural Trust, the New Jersey Historic Trust, the Mercer County Cultural and Heritage Commission with funding from the New Jersey Historical Commission, and the New Jersey Arts & Culture Renewal Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation; and by contributions from NJM Group and Orion General Contractors.
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  • About
    • The Museum: Mission and Vision
    • The Association
    • News
  • Events
  • Discover!
    • House
    • Residents
    • Inventory
    • Grounds and Gardens
    • Archaeological Investigations
    • Interpreting Slavery
  • Students
  • Support
    • Donation
    • Membership
    • Leave a Legacy
    • Preserve Our Painting
    • Volunteer/Internship Opportunities
    • Partnerships/Corporate Sponsorship
  • Videos & Recordings
  • Contact