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225 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016, United States, Elmhurst
Celebrated museum & library's gift shop featuring books, accessories & collection-related wares.
The library was lovely and the other installations were truly special and refreshingly intersectional. $22 felt like a lot for limited exhibits- but I still really enjoyed it.
The most beautiful library Ive been in. Love the interior so much! They have free admission every Friday between 5-7 PM. The free tickets can be reserved up to 1 week in advance on their website.
Great museum! Visited during their special exhibition- James Joyce’s Ulysses.
Beautiful private library and a must for book lovers. Many first editions of famous books, all in a beautifully decorated mansion.
The library is stunning. Absolute shelf goals. Also there is currently a promotion running where between 5-7pm on Fridays, you can gain access via free admission! Nice if it works for your schedule, worth the admission cost if not. Very neat library and museum. A must on a book lover’s tour of the city.
A truly amazing collection of items from around the world. I am glad that this collection has been made public for everyone to enjoy. The library is truly spectacular and although large, feels cozy and welcoming. My favorite part were the cylinder seals because I have not seen pieces like these before and I found the tiny wild boars very cute.
It’s small. Good for a walk through. I guess If you’re history buff into this particular person and place its worth the visit. I personally didn’t find much interest but rated a 4 star because it could be a worthy visit. Nice and clean place with a cafe and live music to relax to.
wonderful library. its a pity that it was without a guide, I would have a lot of questions. the library can be visited free of charge every Friday from 5pm to 7pm, entry must be reserved online
This is the former office of Pierpont Morgan where in 1907 he saved the US from a financial meltdown triggered by bankrupt brokerage firm Moore and Schley. Imagine you are sitting behind that desk in that red velvety armchair, surrounded by all these precious books and the leading financiers of the US as well as representatives of the US government are standing in front of you because they know you can save them......The Federal Reserve was created in 1913 to essentially replicate what Morgan accomplished that year.The office is very impressive, a lot of the books are in French, I wonder if he could read the language or if it was just for decoration.Pierpont Morgan also had a nice collection of Assyrian seals and tablets.
A museum and independent research library located in the heart of New York City, the Morgan Library & Museum began as the personal library of financier, collector, and cultural benefactor Pierpont Morgan. As early as 1890 Morgan had begun to assemble a collection of illuminated, literary, and historical manuscripts, early printed books, and old master drawings and prints.Mr. Morgans library, as it was known in his lifetime, was built between 1902 and 1906 adjacent to his New York residence at Madison Avenue and 36th Street.A great place to step back in time a bit and observe a unique experience
Love the vibes…even the shop has character. The most interesting place is the Rotunda and East Room…its a readers heaven.
Gorgeous library!This one, is one of my favorite, not just because they have really- really old and unique books, the atmosphere is unbelievable!
Very beautiful collection of books and art. Tour guild was so well spoken and engaging.
Beautiful architecture and a truly impressive collections. Some remarkable gems in there - and of course the Gutenberg bibles.On Sunday they have live music in the atrium from 1-3pm. A nice spot to listen to some classical background music while you read.
Really impress with this pristine, well maintained and full of history place.. Im not a fan oJP Morgan financial side, but his philanthropic side was very important for the starting US culture…
Beautiful place. The space is amazing. Renzo Piano’s intervention is respectfull and interacts very well with the older constructions.Definetely worth s visit.
Great spot!! While many would consider this a small museum I was pleasantly surprised at how much there was to view. I thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful historical library but there are also many additional exhibits/galleries full of great stuff. One can easily spend a full day here (4-5 hours). I was there on a weekday (Wednesdayand I really enjoyed the how peaceful and relaxed the overall atmosphere was.
True gem in the heart of the largest busiest city in the US! 👍🏼 Use the free entry special hours. Need 1-1.5 hours.
We went for the library tour included in their free admission Tuesday afternoons 3:00-5:00. This is an impressive collection in a beautiful historic space. We especially enjoyed the gift shop. They have a lot of merchandise themed around specific authors like Jane Austen.
A great break from the city scape experience in NY. Beautiful museum and a library. Cafe is a bit overpriced , but it comes with the excellent service.
Wonderfully feeling the visit!The artisans were kept busy detailing the interiors, the trim and moulding.The grand finale was obviously Mr Morgan’s actual library that is dropping , very colorful. The gift shop is full of fun items and many books …
Great museum! Get your earbuds for audio guide that works on your phoneFree Fridays are the best
This relatively small museum is one of Manhattan‘s gems. We went on the grand opening to celebrate the restoration of the small garden in front of the Museum’s original building. Pro tip: do not try too hard to coordinate your visit with the opening of the garden on Saturdays since it is very small and there is not really much to see. However, the museums interior has some beautiful galleries with curated exhibits in addition to JP Morgan’s personal collection of art and artifacts. There is a lovely gift shop with some interesting items for sale. There is also a nice café in the central indoor courtyard if you need a coffee or a snack. The new portions of the museum are on several levels and there is elevator service for your convenience.
It is beautiful. Quiet and a nice place to take a morning stroll. We were in there for roughly two to three hours before we started running out of exhibits to look at. The general admissions ticket does not include everything they have to offer.
One of my favorite museums in NYC. I love how J. Piedmont Morgans office and library were preserved, and I also like the changing exhibits which often feature local artists. Sign up early for the free Friday evening tickets if you cant afford the entrance fee.
Find the book room and be transported to a scene from Harry Potter. In this dimly-lit space, rare collection of literature and historical elements are on display. Upon exiting, be sure to look up at the domed ceiling covered with paintings comparable to the works in cathedrals in Italy. Take the glass-elevator to the upper levels for an aerial view of the main floor and cafe.Currently on view are works by Rick Barton. Utilizing only pen and ink, Barton produced artwork that may appear underwhelming at first glance to some. However, it’s more fascinating viewing his work from the lens of his reality. The exhibit does not disappoint.In another section of the museum on the upper floor, learn about JP Morgan and the design process of the Morgan Museum and Library building. Letters exchanged between Morgan and the architects, as well as floor plans, and structural designs and notes make you appreciate the surroundings that much more.Also, be sure to visit the outdoor garden—modest yet enjoyable, especially on a pleasant day.Reserve tickets in advance, and perhaps take advantage of Free Fridays is you can.*Make note: this is not a lending library and compared to other museums in the city, the exhibits here are significantly smaller
This was the private library of banker JP Morgan senior. The museum exudes immense wealth, exquisite taste, and equally vast cultural dedication of the owner. The collection continues at NYC MFA where he once served as chairman.I was particularly interested in the Holbeins collection. It is very well done as it covers almost every stage of the artists career. Holbein was commissioned by the royals, was sponsored and influenced by Erasmus, and was a jewelry designer too. The collection has several sketches and jewelry prototypes. You could tell Holbein was incredibly gifted in depicting details. I spent more than 4 hours here.
I insist you to look at the books behind the shelves, everything is amazing in the library section.There is a small amount of fees for the tickets so i suggest to buy the tickets inside
Overall an enjoyable experience. Plenty of people there but nothing too overwhelming. A bit on the pricey side for the number of exhibits open this week. The entire second floor is closed off.
Well I have to say I am pretty disappointed by the Morgan Library & Museum cause it is by far the most underwhelming attraction I’ve been visited in NYC. One major galleries ( Engelhardis under installation so it is closed for entrance, which means you are paying 25 dollars for only half of the museum. Comparing to the same fare $25 you can visit the MET or MoMA where you immerse yourself in thousands of master pieces from the past centuries, this tiny museum has nothing to compare. Spend only 20 mins in there. Not worth visit unless you have free entry…
Definitely worth a visit. Regardless you’re into books, arts, architecture, music, Italian rinascimento, European or American history, you’ll simply love this place. A true quiet getaway to satisfy anyones cultural appetite.The library features unique pieces as well as authentic masterpieces. The recently renovated buildings (one of my favorite Renzo Piano’s projectsare a work of art of their own.
I was so happy to learn that The Morgan Library is still doing free Friday entrances. And since they were requiring tickets you could preregister for a week in advance, I was able to snag tickets for myself and my brother and introduce him to this gem!Plus, the timed tickets made for a much less crowded experience than any other Free Friday I had been to pre COVID. (although I think they will let you in any time after 5pm regardless of what time is on your ticket, we had 5:45pm tickets but they let us in at 5:30pm)It was cool to go back to this space after reading The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray knowing more about Belle da Costa Greene, I would recommend reading about her life whether of not you ever visit this Library/Museum.I was also so excited that there was an exhibit about Gwendolyn Brooks. I love her poetry and wrote a paper about her novel Maude Martha in college. The exhibit did not disappoint!
I love The Morgan Library for its curated shows. You can pop in for an hour to see one because they are relatively small in scale. O have never seen a bad one. The latest about Hans Holbein was great. Also loved the Peter Hujar one a few years back. Warning: Weekends can be very crowded.
Visited twice within the last 2 months -- first to see the Gwendolyn Brooks exhibit and a few days ago I went in to see the Woody Guthrie exhibit. Both are great though I wish the Brooks exhibit had more items to display. Also theres a cafeteria, sitting areas and the staff are helpful. $22 for adult and special price for seniors and students.
This is magnificent design of the library, it is incredible. The ceiling, the art piece of the walls, the details of everything....it is the true artist interior design, in our modern day, it is rare to see this kind of interior design 😀
A gem of a museum. See how the top 1% of the top 1% lived. Great exhibition space, saw exhibits on Woody Guthrie and 16th century portrait painter Hans Holbein during our visit. Definitely worth visiting, especially if the temporary exhibits pique your interest.
This is a fantastic museum, with a wonderful collections. The JP Morgan library was spectacular, as were the Holbein and Guthrie exhibits, both unique and special in their own right. What a treasure to have such a brilliant museum in the city, not too big and not too small. Completed our time there at a nice pace in 2 hrs.
Get in free on Fridays between 5pm to 7pm or pay about $25 to get in. The library is magical.
I loved the library and its impressive selection of historic books! They have an original Emily Dickinson letter and one of three Gutenberg bibles in the world. The library is well-maintained and seriously stunning. But I’m deducting a star for how difficult it was to get into the library. I had trouble managing the website to buy tickets in advance, the system wouldn’t accept my password that matched the system’s exact specifications- really frustrating! So I bought tickets in person and because of the timed entry I had to eat up a chunk of my day to wait for my timed ticket. It was worth the overall experience of the library but I really think it could be streamlined for getting the required timed tickets.
O. M. G.This might be my favorite museum in NYC and that is really saying something. Incredible finds in books and art. Its a really easy day trip for a wonderful, historical adventure. I highly recommend visiting while the Holbein exhibit is there
The Morgan Library & Museum was a wonderful experience for my husband and I.We spent so much time here that our plans overlapped but it was so worth it. We thoroughly enjoyed the collections and exhibitions as there was so much to see and feel. Take your time exploring this place!
If you’ve been to Europe and saw really fancy building there then this will disappoint you like it disappointed me. Same for the collection. Not worth the admission price at all, and definitely not worth your time as a visitor to a large city with many other things to do. Also, very little historical significance.
Very enjoyable time! Lots of content, art, exhibits. It would take a long time to read everything. It was interesting reading about how the library and museum came to be and learning about the Morgan family.
I cannot say enough good things about this museum.It is beautiful. It has so many treasures in it, I feel like I could have spent an entire day in the library just looking at what books were hidden on the shelves. The cafe was great, the exhibits were really well put together. All around amazing experience, 12/10 would do again.And, on top of all that, its free on Fridays if you get the tickets the Friday before! Even better that we had a whole afternoon of culture AND we didnt have to pay for it.
A dream come true to visit here!!!! Like the library scene in beauty and the beast. Friday afternoons are general free admission. They kick you out at 4:55pm so take your pictures before then, and be ready to be a little crowded. There’s live music sometimes at the entrance.
A very nice musium with some old books, from around 400-1000 years ago. There is an old library there and antique artifacts.Overall, I really enjoyed the visit, though it is not very big, with only three floors with few rooms.A ticket cost 22 dollars for adults and it completed a nice final day of my two weeks stay in the US.
The galleries are really great. There are artifacts from near-East antiquity, medieval and renaissance paintings, as well as books and letters from Bourbon France.
Stunning library and couple more halls with art. The collection of books was pretty fascinating, such attention to details, far from our current ereaders. Not sure if it’s worth the entrance price, but was a bit different than other museums.
A great little gem of a library. The books were very impressive. 4 stars vs 5 due to value of your dollar. Such a small place to pay $22 adult ticket. All without even a brochure with tidbits. Beautiful old world charm in the library.
Its a beautiful library full of charm!! A must when you visit NY, as by now, they are renewing their gardens, but still a beautiful place, just book in advance, otherwise you won’t be admitted.Staff is really friendly, and its wheelchair accesible.Now, the cafeteria is not working but their store is!!I saw a copy of the Origin of species which blow up my mind!!🤯
225 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016, United States, Elmhurst
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