Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie

In the heart of Trenton’s historic Cadwalader Park, the Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie houses a collection of fine art and artifacts related to Trenton’s historical, industrial, and cultural past and present. In addition to changing and permanent exhibitions, the museum hosts a wide range of community events, history and gallery talks, spoken word performances, and art workshops for all ages.

The museum's first-floor galleries host contemporary art exhibitions in all media, offering diverse and exciting visual experiences throughout the year. Its signature exhibition is the annual juried Ellarslie Open, highlighting the artistic talent that abounds throughout New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and beyond.

The upper and lower galleries display permanent and changing exhibits of art, decorative arts, and historical artifacts, to which many visitors return again and again. Molly’s Museum Shop, a go-to for shoppers and gift-givers, features an array of fine and decorative arts, unique gifts and accessories, historic items, and Trenton memorabilia.

The museum is located in the Ellarslie Mansion, an Italianate villa built in 1848. Admission is free, and donations are gratefully welcomed in support of the museum's programming.