The Princeton University Art Museum is a museum on the campus of Princeton University, in Princeton, New Jersey. It is one of the oldest and largest university art museums in the United States, and it is often referred to as PUAM. The museum is based in McCormick Hall at 301 McCormick Hall, on the university grounds.
What you will find
The collection holds more than 100,000 works, covering a long span of time from ancient to contemporary art. Visitors can expect to see:
- American art
- European art
- Asian art
- African art
Planning a visit
Because the museum sits within a university campus, it makes a natural stop for anyone interested in art, and the breadth of its holdings means a single visit can take in several regions and periods. Those who want to check current arrangements can call the museum at +1-609-258-3788 before setting out.
Princeton itself is a compact college town, so the museum can be combined with a walk around the campus and the surrounding streets. The range of the collection, from ancient objects to work made in recent times, gives a visitor plenty to compare and consider in one afternoon.