“We call it the 'underground railroad', but it wasn't a train and it didn't go underground... It was a journey from slavery to freedom that thousands of enslaved men and women undertook, risking their lives to reclaim them.”

— anonymous

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At the Underground Railroad Museum of Burlington County, HISTORY is brought to life!

The Underground Railroad Museum of Burlington County is dedicated to keeping history alive- connecting the past to the present through the acquisition and presentation of historical artifacts and materials while giving voices to history through creative expression in art, music, and the “spoken word”. All audiences are welcome, especially those who have had limited access to historical truths.

We invite you to come visit us today!

365 of HIS-story, HER-story, OUR STORY!

" Unplug yourself from your devices and take a walk thru our walls of history."

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HOURS OF OPERATION

Friday (Private Tours only*)

 12 PM to 4 PM

Saturday / Sunday

12 PM to 4 PM

Historic Smithville Park, 803 Smithville Road #10-11, Eastampton, NJ 08060

Mailing address: PO Box 3117  Willingboro, NJ 08046

 Ph: 609.300.6353 / Email: info@urmbcnj.org 

*To schedule a private tour click here 

** For real-time museum hours and updates. Please check our Facebook page.