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Princeton University Art Museum
Monet's Water Lilies and Japanese Footbridge and Warhol's Blue Marilyn hang in Princeton University's rebuilt art museum, where sunlit central atriums and a striking design make the building as much a draw as the collection.
The story
The new museum opened to the public on 31 October with a 24-hour open house. Its architecture blurs building and display casework, and central atriums let the moving sun change the light across the galleries through the day. Seating is plentiful throughout, and the interior feels both comfortable and grand. Most of the exhibits sit on the second floor, mixing modern and classic art. Beyond the Monets and the Warhol, there is a strong collection of Asian art, including stone sculptures from India, all thoughtfully displayed. The scale suits an unhurried visit rather than an exhausting one, and a café on the third floor and a gift shop round things out.
Good to know
TAGGG AI- ✦Allow around two hours to see most of the collection, which is concentrated on the second floor.
- ✦A room for coats and umbrellas with some lockable cubbies is available, which helps on rainy days.
- ✦There is a café on the third floor for a break between galleries.