Description
The Pierpont Morgan Library began as the private collection of banker J. Pierpont Morgan. His son established the library to the public in 1924. Today, the Morgan Library & Museum houses rare manuscripts, books and prints, many rare and priceless, including works by authors Mark Twain and Lewis Carroll. The East Room is lined with books from floor to ceiling while murals adorn the walls, depicting historical figures, their muses and zodiac signs.
Hobbies & Activities category: Library;  National Register of Buildings
Address
Morgan Library & Museum
225 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016-3403
United States
Phone 1 (212) 685-0008
Fax 1 (212) 481-3484
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed10:3010:3010:3010:3010:3011:00
Closed17:0017:0017:0021:0018:0018:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
Adult$12.00
Senior over 65$8.00
Students$8.00
Child 16 & under$8.00
Child 12 & underFREE
Tips
Admission is free on Fridays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Transit
34th Street subway
Attractions Near Morgan Library & Museum (formerly Pierpont Morgan Library), New York, New York City