Barron Art Center

On the National Register of Historic Places, the Barron Art Center is housed in a magnificent Romanesque Revival building in Woodbridge. Thomas Barron, a wealthy businessman and Woodbridge native, bequeathed $50,000 for the establishment of a library and public reading room. J. Cleveland Cady served as the architect for the structure, which was built in 1877 as the Barron Library. After a century, the library closed and the property was deeded to Woodbridge Township for use as an arts center. The beautiful Richardsonian Revival style building with its stained glass windows. clock tower and magnificent delft tile fireplace provides an intimate setting for a variety of arts activities, including PoetsWednesday. This excellent poetry program is hosted by Edie Eustice and Deborah LaVeglia on the second Wednesday of every month. With the support of the Woodbridge Township Cultural Arts Commission and under the direction of Cynthia Knight, the Barron Art Center offers a variety of programs to the public free of charge. Recently, the building was made disabled accessible so now everyone can enjoy Poets Wednesday, musical performances, art exhibits and special exhibitions such as the annual model train display. The Barron Art Center provides something of interest to all community members. Gallery hours are Mon-Fri 11:00am-4:00pm, Sat 2:00pm-4:00pm, Sun 2:00pm-4:00pm, closed Holidays.