About
The Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal stands at Audrey Zapp Drive in Jersey City, New Jersey, within Liberty State Park. It is also known as the CRRNJ Terminal or the Liberty State Park Terminal. Built in 1889, the building once handled rail passengers arriving and departing from the waterfront, and it later served as a gateway for millions of immigrants who came to the United States through the port of New York.
What a visit offers
Today the terminal operates as a museum and an event venue. Its historic character makes it a natural stop for visitors interested in railroad history, immigration, and the working life of the port region. The building itself is the main attraction, and walking through its spaces gives a sense of how it once functioned as a busy point of arrival.
- Type of site: a heritage site and museum housed in an 1889 train terminal
- Historic role: a gateway for millions of immigrants
- Also used for: events, in addition to its museum function
- Contact: +1-201-915-3400
The surrounding area
The terminal sits inside Liberty State Park, so a trip here can be combined with time outdoors on the waterfront. From the park, visitors can look across the water toward the New York skyline, an view that connects the terminal to the wider history of the harbor. Pairing a museum visit with an afternoon in the park makes for a relaxed day in Jersey City.