You can spend a full day in this museum easily, even with the Ballantine House under renovation. I wish I lived closer as I'd easily be a member. The museum permanent exhibits features quite an outstanding Asian art collection, including a full temple that was, in fact, blessed. The African art collection while minimalist in appearance has striking pieces, all of which have powerful meaning, attendant to both the symbols that are held across the continent and represent a range of countries. There were wings of the museum that focused on a range of American art with powerful pieces that represent the classic landscape and portraiture, to areas of the museum that pay homage to New Jersey's indigenous culture, a collection of art glass, and spaces devoted to Black art. On this visit, I was deeply excited to see Bisa Butler's warmth of other suns and a special exhibit by Saya Wookfalk. Normally biased toward painting and print medium, I was blown away by her graphics and digital arts and bought a few mementos in the museum shop.
The museum store has delightful finds and the museum has a beautiful space for conference sessions.
I have been to this museum at least four times and I feel like I need to come more often.