Princeton University Art Museum — Attraction in Princeton

Princeton University Art Museum (PUAM) is awesome and a must visit!!

At the time of my visit, in August 2019, the PUAM was free to visit, but welcomed donations. Note, the museum, which can not be seen from the street, is located on Princeton University's campus. This museum had works of art for almost every art palette of interest...THANK YOU Mr. or Ms. Curator!!

The PUAM is a nicely kept secret and because of this secret it was not crowded; meaning lots of space to move about. Set aside about two hours for your visit (more time for the detailists and art enthusiasts). They had a great tour guide who talked about and tied together key pieces of art work. I am not sure of the timespan for the tour. I stumbled upon this tour group, so I stayed with the group.

In August 2019, the PUAM had a gift shop, restrooms, a small lounge/rest area and coat racks. Empoyees were welcoming, professional and informative. No restaurant/food in PUAM, but plenty of restaurants within walking distance of the university. There were lots of nearby meter street parking (3 hours limit @ 25 cents per approx. 10 mins.) and a parking Garage within working distance. Again, the museum is on campus. Parking is around the campus.

Approximately seven years ago, when I first visited this museum I felt the museum had really great pieces. In my opinion, at that time, I saw nothing unexpected for Princeton, but still a must see for anyone interested in art. During my recent unplanned visit, I had a an hour and a half remaining on the parking meter, so I decided to do a quick visit to the museum. I was captivated, pleasantly surprised and impressed at the works of art by African/Black-American and other American artists recently acquisitioned by PUAM: Jean Michel Basquiat, Elizabeth Catlett, Gordon Parks and Titus Kaphar...YES, Kaphar, the winner of 2018 MacArthur Grant! Also works I never seen of Jackson Pollock and Helen Frankenthaler!

I plan to return to the museum before the end of August. I ran out of time on the parking meter before I could visit the lower floor. Princeton polices are very serious about...

Please note this review is from someone who doesn’t know a whole lot about art. Just an average Joe. However, I love visiting museums and find myself in a trance when enjoying some of the art. With that, the museum is much bigger than it seems from the entrance. I found that the museum was nicely lit and cool. At the time my wife and I visited, we mostly enjoyed the European paintings as well as African art. They also had Japanese art and protest photos. There are several helpful staff on duty and the lady (wish I asked for her name) at the information booth is very knowledgeable and passionate. Speaking to her on our way in got us much more excited about what to expect and she took her time to ask about our experience on our way out. You MUST visit if you’re in the area!...

This was my first time visiting this university's museum and i was at awe. The warm welcome that greats me just as I entered the building. The amazing staff that gives me detailed information about the artifacts that I was about to see. The pieces that were displayed was mind blowing and breathtaking. Things that no one could have even imagined that existed were on displayed in this facility. The quality craftsmanship of arts that our ancestors have left behind for us to see is highly appreciated. Thank you prinston university for the experience, and I will definitely make it a priority to...