The museum houses the Norton and Nancy Dodge Collection of Nonconformist Art from the Soviet Union, containing over 20,000 works.
It holds one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of French 19th-century prints in the United States.
The museum building underwent a major expansion in the early 1990s designed by the architectural firm Chapman & Biber.
The collection includes significant holdings of American art ranging from the 18th century to the contemporary era.
The museum serves as a primary teaching resource for Rutgers University, integrating art history and studio art curricula.
The Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum is a leading university art museum located on the Rutgers University campus in New Brunswick. Its collection spans over 60,000 objects, encompassing diverse global traditions and significant historical periods. The museum is particularly renowned for its extensive holdings of nonconformist art from the Soviet Union, one of the largest such collections in the world. Its permanent galleries also feature impressive selections of French 19th-century prints and American art. The facility provides a focused environment for scholarly research and public viewing across multiple rotating exhibition spaces.
The large, naturally lit central lobby and the primary exhibition galleries offer the best lighting for photography.
Check the museum's digital calendar for lectures and guided tours before arriving.
Visit the dedicated Soviet Nonconformist Art wing to understand the collection's unique geopolitical historical context.
Use the onsite research study room if you are interested in examining specific prints from the archives.
Avoid assuming you can see the entire permanent collection in one visit, as many pieces are rotated from storage.
Closed on Mondays and major university holidays.
Maintain a quiet volume; do not touch artwork; large bags may need to be checked at the entrance.
