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Princeton University Art Museum

McCormick Hall, Princeton, NJ 08544
609-258-3788
Ranked #1 of 8 attractions in Princeton
5.0 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Fee: No
Owner description: The Princeton University Art Museum is one of the nation's finest art museums, housing collections of over 72 ,000 works of art spanning 5,000 years...... more » Owner description: The Princeton University Art Museum is one of the nation's finest art museums, housing collections of over 72 ,000 works of art spanning 5,000 years of world history and all the world's major cultures. The Museum also presents special exhibitions and educational programs throughout the year. Admission is free. « less
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Monroe Township, NJ
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Oh, not great, but very good. The first time I visited (about 25 years ago), I thought it was extraordinary for a "secondary" art museum. "It even has this painting ... oh, it's on loan from the Frick." More

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NJ
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Love the variety of art and the special exhibitions. Free admission. But parking in Princeton takes perseverence. More

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Bridgewater NJ USA
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103 reviews 103 reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

In all the years we have lived in the area, we did not know this museum existed until my son had a work trip there. What a little treasure! The collection is outstanding. It is mostly used as a resource for the Princeton students, but once you get in you realize that it has so much to offer. Tour the... More

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Silver Spring, Maryland
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

For a college museum, an incredible collection, including Monet, Manet, Van Gogh. Guided tour of collection only once in the afternoon. Wish they had morning tour. More

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Miami Beach
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

For a University Museum, this one has an amazing collection of art. They have regular visiting exhibits that are well presented in a great environment, downstairs are more of the collection including antiquates, where are well displayed. It is FREE! More

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Horsham, PA
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

Having an art museum like Princeton's within 10 minutes from home is a joy, especially if you can't always get to NYC or Philadelphia. The museum is small (two larger floors and one entrance floor) but presents an encyclopedic collection from ancient to contemporary, including non-Western art and artifacts. The museum hosts a number of wonderful programs and special exhibitions,... More

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Trenton, New Jersey, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

Wonderful art in a great environment, Great visiting exhibitions and good education connected to it. More

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Princeton, New Jersey
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Would highly recommend a visit any time of year as there are always beautiful exhibits. More

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North Salt Lake, Utah
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93 reviews 93 reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
64 helpful votes 64 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

The collection is wonderful and the admission is free. You can't go wrong spending at least an hour here. More

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Princeton, New Jersey
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

Beautiful museum, interesting collection and special exhibits. More

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