Back to museums

The Morgan Library & Museum

ArtHistoryOpen until 5pmFrom $2533rd Street (6 train)

Einst die Privatbibliothek des Finanziers J. Pierpont Morgan, öffnete dieses Baudenkmal an der Madison Avenue 1924 seine Türen für die Öffentlichkeit und beherbergt heute mehr als 350.000 Objekte. Zu den Höhepunkten zählen drei Gutenberg-Bibeln, das Originalmanuskript von Dickens' A Christmas Carol, mittelalterliche illuminierte Handschriften sowie Tausende Zeichnungen alter Meister. Charles McKims prunkvolle Bibliotheksräume von 1906 stehen neben einem lichtdurchfluteten Glaspavillon aus dem Jahr 2006, entworfen von Renzo Piano.

What's On

Now
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov

Permanent Collections

Plan Your Visit

Getting there

225 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016

Nearest station: 33rd Street (6 train), Grand Central–42nd Street (4/5/6/7), 42nd Street–Bryant Park (B/D/F/M)

Show on map

Hours

MonClosed
Tue10:30–17:00
Wed10:30–17:00
ThuToday10:30–17:00
Fri10:30–20:00
Sat10:30–17:00
Sun10:30–17:00

Admission

From $25

Seniors $17, students $13, children under 12 free; free Fridays 5–8pm with reservation

Nearby

Visitor Information

How much does The Morgan Library & Museum cost?
Standard adult admission to The Morgan Library & Museum is $25. Seniors $17, students $13, children under 12 free; free Fridays 5–8pm with reservation. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of The Morgan Library & Museum?
The Morgan Library & Museum is open Tue–Thu & Sat–Sun 10:30am–5pm, Fri 10:30am–8pm; closed Mondays and major holidays. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is The Morgan Library & Museum?
The Morgan Library & Museum is located at 225 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016, in the Murray Hill area of New York. The nearest stations are 33rd Street (6 train), Grand Central–42nd Street (4/5/6/7), 42nd Street–Bryant Park (B/D/F/M).
What can I see at The Morgan Library & Museum?
J. P. Morgans marbleiner Palazzo der Schätze von 1906: Gutenberg-Bibeln, illuminierte Handschriften und Zeichnungen alter Meister an der Madison Ave. Current highlights include Tarot! Renaissance-Symbole, moderne Visionen (Tarot! Renaissance Symbols, Modern Visions), Hujar: Kontakt (Hujar: Contact), Freunde, die mich besuchten: Zeichnungen aus der Sammlung von John Ashbery (Friends Who Came to See Me: Drawings from John Ashbery's Collection).
Do I need to book The Morgan Library & Museum in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit The Morgan Library & Museum?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

Mike Peel (CC BY-SA 4.0)