National Guard Militia Museum of New Jersey

Lawrenceville Museum

LOCATION

Lawrenceville Armory
151 Eggerts Crossing Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

HOURS

Monday-Friday 9AM to 3PM
Saturday 10AM to 3PM
Closed: State holidays

ADMISSION

Admission is free
Parking is free

CONTACT

(609) 213-3296

Group Tours

The museum is host to dozens of group tours each year. We offer customized programs for Scouts, veterans groups, senior groups, schools, historical societies, and youth camps. 

For group tours of our museum in Lawrenceville, please use our online request form below. 

Visitor Tips and Policies

We are excited to welcome visitors while taking great care to ensure the well-being of visitors, volunteers, and staff!

Museum Building
We are located at the National Guard complex on Eggert Crossing Road in Lawrenceville. Please enter through Gate #3 and pull straight forward to the security booth. The security guard will direct you to the Museum parking lot. Please have proper identification to present to the security guard.  

Note: We are a state facility and must adhere to the health & safety policies published by the State of New Jersey. The information provided may change without notice.  

If Sick, Stay Home
We are asking all visitors who are sick or feel unwell to please stay home. If you are at increased risk of severe illness, you may also want to consider staying home.

Masks
Visitors are not required to wear masks. Employees will wear masks as required by state guidelines. Masks are available to the public upon request. 

Health Precautions

  • Hand sanitation stations are available.
  • During normal operations, social distancing is easy to maintain.
  • We conduct enhanced cleaning measures frequently.
  • Please avoid unnecessary touching of artifacts and exhibits.

Assumption of Risk
By visiting the National Guard Militia Museum of New Jersey, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19. The Museum reserves the right to modify its hours of operations, capacity, or visitor guidelines as circumstances require, and to deny entry or access to any person who fails to follow these guidelines or whose conduct puts Museum staff, visitors, or property at risk.

Mobility
The Museum’s exhibits are accessible by wheelchair. Our building is all one level.

Parking
Handicap parking is available near the main entrance. 

Service Animals
Service animals are welcome inside the Museum. Pets are not permitted.

Restroom
The Museum has unisex and handicapped accessible restrooms available to the public.

Photography
Photography for personal use is allowed with hand-held cameras using available light or electronic flash attachments.

Wifi
Wifi is not available at the museum. 

Food and Beverages
Food and beverages are not permitted inside the museum. Water bottles are permitted. The museum has a water fountain.

Smoking
Smoking (including e-cigarettes) is prohibited.

Children
Children ages 12 and under must have adult supervision at all times.

Appearance
Please be respectful of our appearance. Do not touch or climb atop museum cases or displayed objects.

Dress Code
Appropriate attire including shirts and footwear is required.

Questions and assistance
Staff members and/or volunteer docents will be on site to guide visitors. Feel free to ask them to give you a tour or to answer any questions or concerns you might have.

Donations
Admission is free. If you would like to leave a cash donation please look for our donation box near the front entrance.

Virtual Tour

Visit our Museum from anywhere.

June 30, 1888: 12th New Jersey monument dedication at Hancock Avenue in Gettysburg.

Alfred Joyce Kilmer, born in New Brunswick, was an American writer and poet. He was killed by a sniper's bullet at the Second Battle of the Marne in 1918.

May 3, 1941: New Jersey National Guardsmen of the 44th Division conduct a military review.

New Jersey Guardsmen arriving at Sea Girt in 1917.

VISIT

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website.

Our Newsletter

The Jersey Blues

We are excited to share our story and periodic updates on the great things happening at the Museum.

Website Newsletter Subscription Form