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\"\"COURTESY PRINCETON UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM<\/p>\n

TIME just released its World\u2019s Greatest Places of 2026 list<\/a>, and four of the picks are right here in the tri-state area, including one in the heart of Princeton. Each year, TIME rounds up 100 standout places to visit and stay around the world, choosing from nominations submitted by its writers, contributors and applicants. The list includes hotels, restaurants, attractions, museums, parks and more that offer something new or worth experiencing.<\/p>\n

Here are the four spots in our area that made the list<\/a>:<\/p>\n

\"\"COURTESY PRINCETON UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM\n<\/p>\n

Princeton University Art Museum<\/a><\/p>\n

Located on the campus of Princeton University, The Princeton University Art Museum<\/a> is New Jersey\u2019s only entry on the list. TIME highlighted the museum\u2019s 146,000-square-foot space, 32 galleries, striking design, and how its collections mix major names with unexpected pairings across time periods and cultures.<\/p>\n

\"\"COURTESY PRINCETON UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM\n<\/p>\n

\u201cAnchoring it all is a colossal, 37-foot-tall Cave mosaic at the entrance\u2014a mixed-media \u2018self-portrait\u2019 done as a wall relief\u2014that ushers visitors into what\u2019s poised to become a landmark museum,\u201d Laura Dannen Redman writes on time.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

The newly reopened museum roughly doubled the space available for the display of its collections and exhibitions, with most of the galleries now on a single level. The museum has more than 117,000 works, from ancient to contemporary art from around the world, and admission is free.<\/p>\n

We visited the museum shortly after it reopened, and you can see our full review of the experience and what the kids loved most about the museum and its restaurant, Mosaic, here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The museum is also adding new exhibits, including Photography as a Way of Life: Minor White, Aaron Siskind, and Harry Callahan, on view through July 26. The show explores the work and influence of three major 20th-century photographers.<\/p>\n

\"\"COURTESY OF NETFLIX HOUSE PHILADELPHIA\n<\/p>\n

Netflix House<\/a><\/p>\n

Another nearby pick is Netflix House<\/a> located inside King of Prussia Mall in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. TIME describes it as a more than 100,000-square-foot destination that has tons to see and do but is more intimate and accessible than a giant theme park.<\/p>\n

\"\"COURTESY NETFLIX HOUSE PHILADELPHIA\n<\/p>\n

\u201cNot wanting to go full Disney World, Netflix opted for a more intimate and accessible\u2014and Instagrammable\u2014experience,\u201d Kate Springer<\/a> writes for time.com<\/a>. \u201cVisitors pass through a massive red envelope\u2014a nod to the brand\u2019s early DVD-by-mail days\u2014and are transported into a colorful atrium overflowing with artwork and show props. From gilded\u00a0Love is Blind\u00a0goblets to menacing\u00a0Squid Game guards, the space is engineered for photo ops.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"COURTESY NETFLIX HOUSE PHILADELPHIA\n<\/p>\n

A huge immersive space where you can step into the worlds of popular Netflix shows, you can stop by to look around, take photos, shop and eat, or book specific attractions like Top 9 Mini Golf, V\/RTUALS VR gaming, Netflix Bites, and the TUDUM Theater, along with immersive experiences tied to popular shows. Attractions and experiences range in price.<\/p>\n

\"\"COURTESY NETFLIX HOUSE PHILADELPHIA\n<\/p>\n

In celebration of\u00a0ONE PIECE\u00a0Season 2, Netflix\u00a0House\u00a0launched a\u00a0ONE PIECE VIP Ticket\u00a0available for a limited time. The VIP Ticket unlocks priority entry along with behind-the-scenes access to\u00a0ONE PIECE: Quest for the Devil Fruit experience, plus a themed drink in BITES and an exclusive merchandise bundle, perfect for ultimate Straw Hat crew members. This offer is available for $99\/person on weekdays and $109\/person on weekends now through April 12.<\/p>\n

We recently visited Netflix House, and you can read about our experience here<\/a>, and see a video\u00a0 here.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"COURTESY STUDIO MUSEUM IN HARLEM. PHOTO: \u00a9 ALBERT VECERKA\/ESTO\n<\/p>\n

The Studio Museum in Harlem<\/a><\/p>\n

In New York City, The Studio Museum, located at 144 West 125th Street in Harlem, also made TIME\u2019s list after reopening in November 2025. \u201cFunctioning as an inverted stoop, the tiered, 150-seat lobby of the new\u00a0Studio Museum in Harlem<\/a>\u00a0welcomes neighbors and visitors alike off West 125th Street,\u201d Ronda Racha Penrice writes for time.com<\/a>. \u201cThe seven-story building is the institution\u2019s first purpose-built home since its founding\u2014famously above a liquor store\u2014in 1968.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"COURTESY STUDIO MUSEUM IN HARLEM. PHOTO: \u00a9 ALBERT VECERKA\/ESTO\n<\/p>\n

The new building spans 82,000 square feet and nearly doubles the museum\u2019s gallery space. It includes galleries, artist studios, education spaces, community meeting rooms and other public-facing areas in a museum that has celebrated artists of African descent since 1968.<\/p>\n

\"\"COURTESY STUDIO MUSEUM IN HARLEM. PHOTO: \u00a9 ALBERT VECERKA\/ESTO\n<\/p>\n

The inaugural lineup includes Tom Lloyd, From Now: A Collection in Context, From the Studio: Fifty-Eight Years of Artists in Residence, and To Be a Place. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday, and Sundays are free for everyone.<\/p>\n

\"\"COURTESY THE FRICK COLLECTION\n<\/p>\n

The Frick Collection<\/a><\/p>\n

Located on Manhattan\u2019s Upper East side on East 70th Street between Madison Avenue and Fifth Avenue, The Frick Collection<\/a> also made the list. It was reopened in April 2025 after a major renovation.<\/p>\n

\"\"COURTESY THE FRICK COLLECTION\n<\/p>\n

TIME singled out one of the biggest changes: \u201cFor the first time, visitors can ascend to the second-floor living quarters once occupied by Henry Clay, Adelaide Frick, and their daughter Helen Clay Frick where artworks have been returned to their original settings,\u201d Devorah Lev-Tov writes for time.com. <\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"COURTESY THE FRICK COLLECTION\n<\/p>\n

\u201cThe renovation also brings a new exhibition gallery, auditorium, education room, restaurant, coffee bar, restored 70th Street Garden, and improved ADA access,\u201d Lev-Tov writes.<\/p>\n

\"\"COURTESY THE FRICK COLLECTION\n<\/p>\n

Set inside one of New York City\u2019s last grand Gilded Age mansions, The Frick Collection reopened after a $220 million renovation.<\/p>\n

\"\"COURTESY THE FRICK COLLECTION\n<\/p>\n

The museum opened in 1935 in the former home of Henry Clay Frick, whose collection of European paintings, sculpture and decorative arts was left to the public. Today, visitors can see works from the Renaissance through the late 19th century.<\/p>\n

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