FAQs

Where is the Museum?
The Museum is centrally located on the Princeton University campus, a five-minute walk from the shops and restaurants of Nassau Street.  From Nassau Street, enter the campus by the gates on Nassau Street either facing Witherspoon Street or adjacent to Firestone Library.  From Washington Street, enter the campus at McCosh Walk, across from Robertson Hall.  Entry Banners are sited immediately in front of the Museum.

What is the admission fee?
The Museum is free and open to the public Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Is the Museum wheelchair accessible?
The Museum is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. For special parking accommodations, send an email request to parking@princeton.edu. There are a limited number of spaces available next to the Museum.  Drop-offs are permitted but you must provide at least 72 hours advance notice. If you do not have e-mail, please call Albert Wise, security manager, at (609) 258-1715. A limited number of wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Where is the best place to park?
Public parking is not available on campus.  The best place to park is in town at metered spaces near Palmer Square and along Nassau Street, or at public parking garages located on Chambers, Hullfish, and Wiggins streets.  If you need special parking accommodations, send an email request to parking@princeton.edu.

How do I schedule a tour?
Contact the tour desk at (609) 258-3043 or docent@princeton.edu, Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Do you offer tours during the week?
Groups of eight or more can schedule weekday tours by calling the tour desk at (609) 258-3043 or e-mailing docent@princeton.edu.   We also offer gallery talks on Fridays in the fall and spring at 12:30 p.m. They are free and open to the public. Reservations are not required.
 
Are Highlight Tours offered on weekends? Yes
Is there a fee? No
Do we need to make a reservation? No
Where do we go? Meet at the entrance to the Museum
When are they?  Every Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.

Is there a fee for anything at the Museum? Yes
There are fees for all groups of six or more.  All groups of six or more must make a reservation through the tour desk.  The fees are as follows:

Self-guided groups of 6 to 15 people: $20.00
Self-guided groups of 16 to 40 people: $40.00
Tours for 8 to 15 people: $35.00
Tours for 16 to 30 people: $65.00
Tours for 31 to 45 people: $85.00

The maximum group size is 45.

Is there a place on campus for school groups to eat lunch?
Arrangements can be made in advance through the Frist Campus Center's Dining Services.

Charles Willson Peale, American, 1741 - 1827
George Washington at the Battle of Princeton, 1784
Oil on canvas
237.0 x 145.0 cm. (93 5/16 x 57 1/16 in.)
Commissioned by the Trustees of Princeton University (PP222 )
photo: Bruce M. White