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August 2023 by E Webb
It’s small and charming with paintings done with everyday material in very unusual ways. A very interesting visit
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August 2023 by Olga Istomina
BAINBRIDGE HOUSEThe origins of Bainbridge House date to 1766, when Job Stockton (1734-1771), a wealthy tanner, built it along the primary thoroughfare of the young village. Almost all of the 1766 structure remains, including much of its original wall paneling and its fireplace mantles, doors, and staircase.Bainbridge House is thus one of a handful of structures which stand as silent witnesses to the pivotal 1777 Battle of Princeton, a turning point in the Revolutionary War, and to the moment in 1783 when the Congress of the Confederation met in Princeton, and when the town and Nassau Hall served as the capital of the nation.Absalom Bainbridge leased the house from the Stockton family and made it his primary home and medical office from 1774. While he only lived there briefly, Absalom's son William, later a hero of the War of 1812, gave the house its name. After Princeton University acquired the building in 1877, it became a boardinghouse for students. In the twentieth century, the house served as a vital center for the community, first as the Princeton Public Library for more than fifty years, and then, from 1967 until 2015, as home to the Historical Society of Princeton.
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January 2023 by Jonathan Eckstein
Small exhibit space while they re-supersize the Princeton University art museum. Varies a lot with what they have on exhibit. Didn't love the one on offer January 2023.
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August 2022 by Video Plus
Very small space but the employees on hand were quick to explain the art work displayed and to have discussion with visitors exploring the posable meanings of the exhibit pieces
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May 2022 by Cath Susla
It's small but very nice. I really enjoyed this place
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April 2022 by Kat Talis
March 17 - approx 1:30 pm had an anti-Asian sentiment encounter with the light haired girl. I came in to appreciate the Elizabeth Colombia exhibit but was met with extreme rudeness. Immediately when I came in, with my mask, the girl said I needed to verify that I was vaccinated. She did not say welcome or how are you. It was clear that she did not want me there. When I left, I said thank you and she could barely muster any words. I know it was not just a “bad day” for her because another woman came in and she said in the most warm tone of voice, “hello! How are you?”. I’m sick of white people in Princeton pretending like they’re progressive but casually display animosity towards Asian people. Princeton is my hometown. You think I can’t see right through your poor treatment? What a hypocrite!
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March 2022 by Whole Cloth
Unique and beautiful exhibit by Kelly Wang. Other artists to follow. Housed in historic home. Very Princeton.
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December 2021 by SK
Good one to walk around and see the majestic heritage buildings
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December 2021 by KGQ NYC
The Bainbridge House dates back to 1766, making it 255 years old; a unique, historic site for the various art installments that are featured within its walls through Art@Bainbridge, Princeton University. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Be prepared to complete a form promising that all who enter are COVID-19 vaccinated. This can be done by scanning the QR code and entering one’s information via phone or by filling out a paper form supplied at the front desk. Masks are also required as of 9/4/21. Adama Delphine Fawundu’s work, Gathering Together, will be on display from September 4, 2021 to October 24, 2021.
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February 2020 by Toyin D.
This is a small museum at the corner Nassau in the Bainbridge House - between PJ's Pancake House and the movie theatre. There are 4 rooms, on the first floor. This month until June, there's a Hugh Hayden exhibit on display which I loved! It'll take about 30 minutes to get through the whole thing. There's a laminated card that gives you the title of each piece, and a little pamphlet that gives a description of each piece. Worth a look if you have some time to kill.
