See & do · Museums
The Morgan Library & Museum
Opening hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
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Celebrated museum & library's gift shop featuring books, accessories & collection-related wares.via Google
The majestic private library of financier J. Pierpont Morgan, filled with rare manuscripts and books.
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- €€, 2 hours needed; quiet and scholarly atmosphere
Reviews from Google
Went on a Sunday to see the Mozart exhibit - weather was beautiful; no lines or wait time and overall patrons were kind & courteous. Had a great time enjoying the exhibit. Took my time reading and educating myself about Mozart's life - was not rushed or crowded at all for the 1.5 to 2 hours I was there. Overall amazing institution and will definitely be back to explore the rest of the Morgan Library & Museum.
Got a free admission by luck 🍀 One of the people at the counter gave me free access after much trouble with paying 🥹 I am a tourist so I was so glad especially this was supposed to be the highlight of my trip. Would definitely visit with my bf nxt time! It's beautiful and worth it. It doesn't take long to clear the whole place though.
This is really two experiences in one. The library and study are fascinating. It’s interesting to look at some of the book titles in the collection and the overall ambiance is pretty awesome. Everything else is an art museum. It was fascinating to see all of the Renoir sketches. In most museums you only get to see the finished product. Here you got a real feel for Renoir’s creative process.
The Morgan Library— “I Have Always Imagined That Paradise Will Be a Kind of Library” As the header says, Borges said it best, and standing inside the Morgan Library, you immediately understand exactly what he meant. New York is loaded with cultural excellence. If you are so inclined you can fill your days with countless galleries, museums, and iconic landmarks…and still feel like you’ve barely scratched the surface. Weakness, thy name is library. ❤️ I have an incredible affinity with books. Libraries are living, breathing sanctuaries. There is something about the smell, the feel, the ancient ritual of knowledge being held in your hands and passed down through generations that stops me cold every time. The Morgan on Madison Avenue is stunning. The layout is intimate but deeply impressive, classic without being overwhelming, and every room feels like it was designed with intention. The rotunda ceiling alone, covered floor to arch in Vatican-inspired murals and painted medallions, is worth the trip. Then you walk into the main library room and your jaw simply detaches. Three tiers of floor-to-ceiling bookshelves behind ornate bronze latticework, stained glass windows, and hand-painted vaulted ceilings inspired by the great halls of Renaissance Italy. I stood there longer than I care to admit. The current Mozart exhibition featuring treasures from the Mozarteum Foundation of Salzburg is extraordinary. And on the way out, a live jazz trio was performing in the glass atrium. Because of course they were. If I ever become obscenely wealthy, I am building a library. This is my blueprint.
Student tickets are $17. It’s a very detailed and atmospheric museum - you really go for the vibes. That said, the museum isn’t very big, and for me it felt more like a one-time visit. It was quite crowded when I went (I did go on the weekend), so I definitely recommend booking tickets in advance since it can be hard to secure a spot. They also offer a free complimentary coat check, which was a nice bonus.