Princeton University Art Museum

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.