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Historical Society of Princeton/Bainbridge House, located on 158 Nassau St-Princeton, adjacent to the Garden Movie Theater. This 1766 Georgian brick house contains a museum with changing exhibits, library and photo archives-the headquarters of the Historical Society of Princeton. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday noon to 4 p.m. There is a 1.9 miles walking tour of historical Princeton that leaves from the house at 2 p.m. every Sunday. Weather permitting, allow 2 hours; reservations are not required, however tour size is limited. Walking tour-$6.00 adult.
Grounds for Sculpture, a 35 acre sculpture park with two museum buildings on the site of the former NJ State Fairgrounds. The beautifully landscaped grounds and historic renovated buildings feature changing exhibitions of contemporary sculpture. Open 10a.m.-6p.m. Walk-in tours throughout the year on Saturdays at 11 a.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. as docents are available.
The Institute for Advanced Study, Einstein Drive, Princeton, NJ. The Institute does not offer public tours, but you are welcome to stop by for a look at the institute. Tea and cookies are served in the Common Room from 3-4:30 p.m. daily (the Common Room is open to the public).
Princeton Campus Tour Tour of Princeton University, leaves from the Frist Campus Center. Monday-Saturday: 10:00, 11:00, 1:30, and 3:30. Sunday: 1:30, 3:30.
Princeton University Art Museum, open Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-5:00; Sunday: 1:00-5:00. Tours Year Round, Museum Highlights.
Albert Einstein's House is located on 112 Mercer Street. It is a white frame 2-story house with a large front porch in Greek revival style. This a private residence and not open to the public. Einstein lived there from 1933 until his death in 1955.
Princeton Area Visitors Guide