iThe Morgan Library & Museum
Once the private library of financier J. Pierpont Morgan, this Madison Avenue landmark opened to the public in 1924 and now holds more than 350,000 objects. Highlights include three Gutenberg Bibles, the original manuscript of Dickens's A Christmas Carol, medieval illuminated manuscripts, and thousands of Old Master drawings. Charles McKim's opulent 1906 library rooms sit alongside a luminous 2006 glass pavilion designed by Renzo Piano.
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Graphic Devotions: Late Medieval European Blockbooks
Blockbooks from 1450–80, when woodblock-printed books competed with manuscripts and typeset books, including a rare Ars moriendi, from the largest US collection of blockbooks.
Ragtime: Cakewalk in Pianoland
Early printed ragtime and cakewalk music from the John Davis Collection of Early Printed Musical African Americana, setting Ernest Hogan beside Scott Joplin.
William Blake: Paradise Lost
For the 200th anniversary of Blake's death, his Milton-inspired watercolors, illuminated books and paintings reunited, with works by Fuseli and Flaxman.
Permanent Collections
J. Pierpont Morgan's Library
The opulent 1906 McKim library at the museum's heart, with restored interiors housing rare books, manuscripts and Morgan's original study.
Sol LeWitt's Wall Drawing 552D
Sol LeWitt's geometric wall drawing of color-ink washes and black borders, an optical play of volume and flatness first executed in 1987.
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) and 42nd Street–Bryant Park (B/D/F/M)
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| MonToday | Closed |
| Tue | 10:30–17:00 |
| Wed | 10:30–17:00 |
| Thu | 10:30–17:00 |
| Fri | 10:30–20:00 |
| Sat | 10:30–17:00 |
| Sun | 10:30–17:00 |
Admission
From $25
Seniors $17, students $13, children under 12 free; free Fridays 5–8pm with reservation
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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) and 42nd Street–Bryant Park (B/D/F/M).
- What can I see at The Morgan Library & Museum?
- J. P. Morgan's 1906 marble palazzo of treasures: Gutenberg Bibles, illuminated manuscripts and Old Master drawings on Madison Ave. Current highlights include J. Pierpont Morgan's Library, Sol LeWitt's Wall Drawing 552D and William Blake: Paradise Lost.
- 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.
Image credits
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- The Morgan Library & MuseumMike Peel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)hibino via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0