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Princeton University Art Museum
FORMER NAME
The Art Museum, Princeton University
ADDRESS
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ 08544
PHONE
609-258-3788
FAX
609-258-3610
lkiefer@princeton.edu - Louise Kiefer
INTERNET ADDRESS
http://www.princetonartmuseum.org
ADMINISTRATOR
Rebecca E. Sender, Acting Director
CONTACT NAME
Louise Kiefer, Museum Assistant
DESCRIPTION
Princeton University Art Museum, founded in 1882, has a
collection featuring more than 68,000 objects ranging from
ancient to contemporary art, and encompassing geographically
the Mediterranean regions, Western Europe, Asia, Africa and the
Americas. As a public institution, the museum is committed to
presenting innovative and dynamic programming, conducting
original research and new scholarship, and maintaining an active
loan and exhibition program. By collaborating with faculty,
students, and staff, and through direct and sustained access to
original works of art, the museum contributes to the
development of critical thinking and visual literacy at Princeton
University.
PROGRAMS
Docent Association: A group, comprised of volunteers with
wide-ranging knowledge of art, which offers tours for adults
and school groups. Call 609-258-3043 TUE-FRI: 10:00 AM -
3:00 PM for information or to schedule a tour. E-mail:
Docent@princeton.edu
Museum Shop: Retail shop housed in the museum which offers
a wide selection of books, posters, postcards, jewelry and
publications related to the museum and its collections. Call
609-258-7674 or 609-258-1713.
Friends of the Princeton University Art Museum (see separate
CRF entry): To become a member call 609-258-4052 or e-mail
friends@princeton.edu
FOUNDED
1882
SUBJECTS
Cultural Organizations
Art
LAST UPDATED
2/08