Nonprofit
Princeton University Art Museum
About Us
With a collecting history that dates to the 1750s, the
Princeton University Art Museum is one of the leading university art
museums in the country. From its origins as a museum of the
Enlightenment, the collections have grown to more than 92,000 works of
art that range from ancient to contemporary and span the globe, with
particularly renowned strengths in the art of the ancient Americas,
Chinese art, and the history of photography. Committed to advancing
Princeton's teaching and research missions, the Art Museum serves as a
gateway to the University for visitors from around the world. The Museum
is intimate in scale yet expansive in scope, offering a respite from
the rush of daily life, a revitalizing experience of extraordinary works
of art, and an opportunity to delve deeply into the study of art and
culture.
With a collecting history that dates to the 1750s, the
Princeton University Art Museum is one of the leading university art
museums in the country. From its origins as a museum of the
Enlightenment, the collections have grown to more than 92,000 works of
art that range from ancient to contemporary and span the globe, with
particularly renowned strengths in the art of the ancient Americas,
Chinese art, and the history of photography. Committed to advancing
Princeton's teaching and research missions, the Art Museum serves as a
gateway to the University for visitors from around the world. The Museum
is intimate in scale yet expansive in scope, offering a respite from
the rush of daily life, a revitalizing experience of extraordinary works
of art, and an opportunity to delve deeply into the study of art and
culture.
Cause Areas Include
- Arts & Music
- Education
- Family
Location
- Princeton University, Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08544, United States
McCormick Hall
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