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The Morgan Library & Museum

ArtHistoryClosed todayFrom $2533rd Street (6 train)

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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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)

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Hours

MonTodayClosed
Tue10:30–17:00
Wed10:30–17:00
Thu10:30–17:00
Fri10:30–20:00
Sat10:30–17:00
Sun10:30–17:00

Admission

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

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. Morgan's 1906 marble palazzo of treasures: Gutenberg Bibles, illuminated manuscripts and Old Master drawings on Madison Ave. Current highlights include Tarot! Renaissance Symbols, Modern Visions, Hujar: Contact, 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.

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