Princeton Museums
THE ART MUSEUM AT PRINCETON UNIVERSITY McCormick Hall 258-3788
- An extensive collection of European painting and sculpture
from the Middle Ages to the 20th century as well as of American art
from the Colonial period to the contemporary era. Among notable
aspects of art represented on the lower floor are the art of
classical antiquity, Far Eastern art, and PreColumbian art. The
museum has an important collection of prints, photographs, and
drawings available for consultation by appointment. There are
frequent special exhibitions.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PRINCETON 158 Nassau Street
921-6748
- The Society's headquarters, Bainbridge House,
contains rooms with period furniture and frequently
presents special exhibitions. The manuscript and photo archives of
the Society are available to researchers.
JOHN B. PUTNAM JR. MEMORIAL COLLECTION OF CONTEMPORARY SCULPTURE
- Works by major contemporary sculptors are located outdoors throughout the
University Campus.
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM Guyot Hall, Princeton University 258-4102
- This small museum contains fossils including a dinosaur, a synoptic
collection of major animal groups, skeletons of strange mammals, bird
exhibits and an exhibit on the geology of New Jersey.
FIRESTONE LIBRARY
has frequent exhibitions of graphic and book arts.
NOTE: Other divisions of the University present exhibits in their fields.
Area corporations often feature exhibitions of contemporary art.
Nearby Museums
THE OLD BARRACKS, Trenton, New Jersey.
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The Old Barracks is a unique historic structure from America's colonial past. Originally known as
the Trenton Barracks, it was constructed in 1758 to house British soldiers fighting in North America
during the French and Indian War (1755-63) and was prominent as a temporary quarters and
military hospital during the American Revolution. The Old Barracks is a registered State and
National Historic Landmark that now houses a museum featuring reproduction-filled squad rooms, a
furnished officer's house, and gallery exhibitions. Living history programs, special events, a summer
camp, and other programs are scheduled throughout the year.
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