The best arts & culture spots in Princeton

3 places we’ve checked and would send a neighbor to. Open any one to read what we wrote about it.

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Chuck Mathena Center (opens in a new tab)

2 Stafford

From ballet to bluegrass, Chuck Mathena Center brings a wide variety of performances to Princeton, with shows chosen to entertain, inspire,…

From ballet to bluegrass, Chuck Mathena Center brings a wide variety of performances to Princeton, with shows chosen to entertain, inspire, and connect the community. It’s a welcoming local spot to catch talented artists from near and far, without needing to agree on what counts as a perfect night out.

Princeton Railroad Museum (opens in a new tab)

99 Mercer St

Princeton Railroad Museum is a fun rabbit hole into our rail-and-coal roots, with the restored VGN caboose 308 you can peek into, rows of…

Princeton Railroad Museum is a fun rabbit hole into our rail-and-coal roots, with the restored VGN caboose 308 you can peek into, rows of lanterns, lights, and lamps, and deep dives on the Virginian Railway, the 'Richest Little Railroad in the World'. It’s small-town history that still feels alive.

From the Princeton newsletter, October 30, 2026

Gary Bowling's House of Art (opens in a new tab)

300 Ramsey St · Bluefield

Whether you need a creative reset or a cool gift, Gary Bowling's House of Art turns the historic Ramsey School into a lively gallery of…

Checked Oct 2

Whether you need a creative reset or a cool gift, Gary Bowling's House of Art turns the historic Ramsey School into a lively gallery of Appalachian art, sculptures, and repurposed pieces by local artists. It’s a quick hop from Tazewell, and your visit helps fuel the building’s ongoing restoration.

From the Princeton newsletter, November 1, 2026