Princeton University Art Museum, University art museum in Princeton, United States.
The Princeton University Art Museum holds 92,000 artworks across multiple pavilions, displaying collections from ancient artifacts to contemporary pieces on one level.
Founded in 1882 with architect Ralph Adams Cram's vision, the museum stands among the oldest university art institutions in the United States.
The collection features works by Fra Angelico, Goya, Monet, and Warhol, alongside substantial holdings of Asian art, including Chinese paintings and bronze sculptures.
During construction of its new building until 2025, the museum maintains temporary exhibition spaces and continues educational programs across the Princeton campus.
The museum preserves the original woodblock of Dürer's Holy Family with Three Hares, making it a reference point for printmaking research and study.
Location: Princeton
Inception: 1882
Architects: Ralph Adams Cram
Official opening: 1882
Part of: Princeton University
Phone: +16092583788
Website: http://artmuseum.princeton.edu
GPS coordinates: 40.34720,-74.65780
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:33
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