Princeton: Museums, Exhibitions & Discounts

Princeton is a municipality located in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States, known primarily as the home of Princeton University, one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States. The town, which merged with Princeton Township in 2013, combines historic charm with academic excellence and cultural vibrancy. The area has been a center of education and intellectual discourse since the university's founding in 1746.

Princeton's downtown area, centered along Nassau Street, features historic architecture, independent bookstores, and various cultural institutions. The community has long been associated with notable scholars, scientists, and writers, including Albert Einstein, who lived and worked in Princeton for over two decades.

The town's cultural landscape is enriched by numerous museums, theaters, and art galleries, many of which are associated with the university but open to the public. The Institute for Advanced Study, though independent from Princeton University, adds to the town's reputation as a global center for academic research and scholarship.