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The Morgan Library
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Neighborhood: Murray Hill
29 E 36th Street
(between Madison Ave & Park Ave)
New York, NY 10016
(212) 685-0008
29 E 36th Street
(between Madison Ave & Park Ave)
New York, NY 10016
(212) 685-0008
- Nearest Transit:
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33rd St-Park Ave (6)
Grand Central (4, 5, 6, 7, S)
42nd St-5th Ave-6th Ave (7, B, D, F, V)
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37 reviews for The Morgan Library
I came here specifically to check out the Jane Austen exhibit.
I was overwhelmed by the glass-enclosed lobby / dining area. I happen to love full sized trees that grow indoors and they had a few of these. The interior is fantastic. The dining area doesn't require admission (read: free). I'd love to come back for lunch some time.
If you're a Jane Austen fan, the exhibit is not to be missed. There are several manuscripts as well as a good number of letters written by Jane to her sister and niece. If Jane was alive today, I'd imagined she would've gone crazy with email.
There is also a room dedicated to Puccini.
We were running out of time, but stopped by the library... Morgan has a fantastic collection of great works. I missed the Gutenberg bibles, but did catch a glance of the Christmas Carol manuscript before we got kicked out at 6pm.
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after suzi and i left the new york historical society, we headed down to the morgan library for a visit to the morgan library. we wanted to see the new exhibit, a woman's wit: jane austen's life and legacy. she also had never been to the morgan and wanted to see it before she heads back to ann arbor.
the exhibit was one large room broken into about four different sections. this exhibit did not really require navigating in any particular order. each wall/glass cabinet was somewhat self contained when it came to the material.
the morgan library has the largest collection of jane austen manuscripts and letters in the world. it also has the only remaining complete jane austen manuscript, lady susan. i loved seeing the early editions of her novels in particular emma and pride and prejudice. this exhibit (like the ny historical society) also had a number of satirical cartoons mocking the societal customs and dress of the day. placing these cartoons side by side with jane austen's work and letters are quite interesting since she did poke a gentle fun at the same issues.
when jane austen was alive, the mail post was delivered six times a day, which was clearly evident in the volume of information in her letters. now, when i would hop on the phone to say a quick hello and exchange friendly gossip, they wrote pages and pages of letters.
this exhibit was fantastic. it was interesting and put jane austen into the context of the world she lived in.
we also stopped into a few of the other exhibits in the morgan, but i'll admit, that we were pretty exhausted by this point.
times visited: 7
time in museum: 1 hr
overall: A
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10/28/2009
i decided to stop by the morgan library on saturday after my volunteering.
i am really happy i did… Read more »
This review is a little overdue...as I visited the Morgan last December with my brother and our parents. Every time our parents visit, we try to do/see something new, because who wants to see the same stuff each time? What drew us to the Morgan was an exhibit about an orphaned pachyderm who wears a green velvet suit, more specifically, Babar.
The exhibit was divided over several roomfuls of drawings, sketches and Babar "artifacts." (Jean de Brunhoff died at the young age of 37. Ten years following his death, his son, Laurent, continued the Babar story). The docent who led the tour was so thorough, and not overbearing, as we wandered around, casually admiring the framed pages and manuscripts of the Babar stories.
If I could, I would live in the Morgan Library and Museum. I could see myself sitting peacefully in the library, wearing a purple velvet smoking jacket and satin pajamas, thumbing through (with gloves of course, so as to not damage the pages) historical novels and texts.
This library and museum is a must see for any visitor, or, NYC local (adult admission is a mere $12)*. The library portion is ongoing, and there are generally a handful of exhibits in the museum section. The docents are very knowledgeable about current exhibits and it is a lovely and peaceful way to spend an afternoon.
You can thank Pierpont Morgan for amassing a wonderfully diverse collection of historical manuscripts, books and prints, and his son, J.P. Morgan Jr. for making the collection available to the public.
*Also, in my opinion, I don't think this is really a place for kids, especially younger ones. There were kids at the Babar exhibit, but normally, I think most children would not be interested in what the Morgan has to offer.
When I lived in New York, I never visited the Morgan Library and Museum. But, on a recent visit back from the Left Coast, I had it on my "must see" list. Why? I had read that the recent remodel was stunning. I had also read that "Mr. Morgan's Library" was considered architect Charles F. McKim's crowning Renaissance style masterpiece. It is a stunning campus.
I had intended to spend perhaps an hour at the Museum. But, the exhibit space, the buildings, and the collection itself kept me there several hours. Mr. Morgan's office is a jewel. It is often referred to as one of the most beautiful spaces in Manhattan. I spent quite a long time in the office, examining the art pieces and reading the descriptions (it was just me and the security guard as the museum is often unbusy). The library room is also a stunning space.
There was an exhibit of the Library's recent acquisitions. I was pleased to see a rare study by Paul Cadmus for his "Eighth Deadly Sin."
As I spent time in the Morgan, I found myself returning to the atrium to rest and just sit in peaceful contemplation. Here is a space in the center of busy Manhattan to relax, reflect, and enjoy what is considered one of the most momentous cultural gifts in US. history.
You know the library from Beauty and the Beast? Well, J.P. Morgan's library is similar enough that I wanted to swing around on the shelf ladders while chatting with inanimate objects.
Seriously, it's an absolutely gorgeous space, and you can get really close to the books, which are all closed off in glass cabinets. I also really enjoyed the cozy little mini-library/office that was kept for J.P. Morgan's personal librarian. There are also secret vaults and passageways all over the place - if you're a bibliophile or secretly wish you lived in the movie Clue, you'll really enjoy this part of the museum.
In addition to the extravagant rococo wing that comprises J.P. Morgan's actual library, there's the beautiful, very modern Renzo Piano part of the building, which is worth seeing in its own right.
They have a lot of cool exhibits and events, and it's a great escape from the noise and bustle of midtown.
Perfection.
Small and beautiful. History and modernity. Words and images.
No annoying tourists. No gimmicky exhibits. 3 Gutenberg bibles.
Enough said.
I had a wonderful experience on my first visit to the Pierpont Morgan Library and Museum. My uncle invited me to join him for a piano performance at the Gilder Lehrman Hall. It was a wonderful hour of Haydn, Liszt, and Horowitz performed by the renowned pianist Gleb Ivanov. I was so impressed, I almost had tears in my eyes, I gave him a well deserved ovation.
We had lunch @ the cafe where they had a wonderful butternut squash soup and turkey panini, perfect start to the afternoon. Both were delicious although the service was slow, I didn't quite care, we were @ JP Morgan's house!! I looked at the cocktail menu and they featured drinks that were some favorite drinks of JP Morgan and a little explanation on some of the history behind it, how wonderful!
The tour of the library and manuscripts was thorough and I enjoyed every bit of it. I was intrigues to see 3 copies of the Gutenberg Bible well preserved here along with many other copies of the Bible galore! (The second time I laid my eyes on one since my visit to New Haven).
It is a perfect museum to visit if you do not want to drain yourself with too much stimulation that the Met usually tends to deliver. It is a great place to spend a few hours of your time without worrying you won't have time to get through all the displays.
well worth a visit. mixture of historic home & modern museum addition. central midtown location with art that matches the mood of old meets new.
if you have been to the met, frick, cooper hewitt, moca, and whitney, then you are due to come here.
Very much a boutique museum, the Morgan is a gorgeous space. What I like about it is that given it's size, it has only a few carefully curated exhibits at a time. What drew me here was the "Drawing Babar: Early Drafts and Watercolors" show that chronicled early drafts of the best selling children's books through the finished product.
Before enjoying the exhibit, we ate lunch at the enclosed courtyard cafe that had an absolutely delicious menu - I would have eaten just about everything on it! The staff were almost overly attentive, checking on us every few minutes... I ended up having the club sandwich that came with some chips and some greens in a nice lite vinaigrette. My friend had the "Tuskan Tea" lunch that was inspired by the exhibit and had a few finger Sandwiches, Fresh Fruit, Scone & a Chocolate Éclair. I had the fresh lemonade with my meal... Delicious! There's also a more formal dining restaurant as well.
When it came to the exhibit, it was very well laid out, and was the perfect size... some exhibits take hours to go through and can lose the viewer half way through. I highly commend the museum staff for the scope with which they covered the topic, and the depth with which they were able to do so, given the size of the exhibit. We learned a lot and had a lot of fun... I sent numerous friends to see it after I was there and they all raved about it as well - who doesn't like to revisit happy memories from childhood?
It should be noted, that given the nature of this particular exhibit, there was a lot of kids around. I'm not sure if that's the norm for the museum or not... There's a really well stacked gift shop with items related to the current exhibits, as well as Morgan branded items...
The museum is definitely a MUST see in NYC as it is a stark contrast the the sprawling museums just a few blocks north that are inundated with people. It's a little more expensive to visit this one (I think it was either $7 or $12 - I can't remember which!) I've signed up for their mailing list and can't wait to head back soon for another enlightening afternoon!
Rich, vibrant, and arousing are the three words that describe the Morgan. I've never learned about the history of hunting ("Illuminating the Medieval Hunt") until coming here. The interior is wonderful, especially when going up the wooden staircase. It's notable that there were Gutenberg Bibles on exhibition here; and that, my friends, is biblical. I also saw "Draftsmen of the Medici Court: Drawings from the Morgan" when it was in exhibition, and "Philip Guston: Works on Paper" which is a very understandable and humorous mod collection. Really, really love this small museum.
[Wow]. In the hope to attract some Philadelphians to this review: Folks, the next time you are in the city, you have some two hours to share and a sweet spot for arts, literature and history: Try this place.
The Morgan library is a place easy to miss, as it is not as popular as the MoMa or the Metropolitan, however, their collection is truly unique. Medieval manuscripts, early printed books, sketches and compositions of Beethoven, Liszt, Mozart, Haydn or Bob Dylan (- the scratch paper with "Blowin' in the wind"), paintings, original manuscripts and sketch drawings (Dickens, Saint Exupery, Milton, etc). If you have an appreciation for things like these, you will be wowed!
Taking a look at this space is a selection of small collections, from historic books on hunting on the third floor to architectural models and photography in the basement level of the museum. Access to the older books in the collection are restricted, though.
Design of the museum itself by Renzo Piano draws architectural and structural afficiandos, and the center space contains rooms with three original Gutenberg bibles (one in vellum), and a small expensive cafe. Also, music is often heard in the central atrium.
Not really too interesting for most young children, and people here tend to dress up; don't see as many casually dressed visitors or tourists here.
There's something to be said for a man who once bailed out the entire USA once financially. His library is worth seeing, but as others have stated why charge 12 bucks? Live mini classical concerts proliferate this esteemed little mansion once home to one of the richest men that ever lived.
But I was never an advocate of his baser philosophies which entailed "only for profit" ventures, at the cost of withholding advanced
technologies, which even today would be incredible by any standard.
The Bank of JP Morgan/Chase Manhattan is also not exactly the most honest bank in the world (big understatement, IMO). Hopefully this
will come to light within the next few months. But JP is long dead, but his philosophy lives on.
Pierpont Morgan was a "deeply religious man" (according to the 15 min video presentation of the library, the collection, and the man behind the collection downstairs-- not to be missed by the way), so it wasn't too surprising that you will find three Gutenberg Bibles and also several walls of Bibles (some from India!) in his library.
I highly recommend this museum if you are looking for an off-5th Avenue experience. Beautiful building designed by Renzo Piano-- same architect who did the California Academy of Sciences and many other famous museums-- so you are likely to recognize the light and airy iconic use of glass. Plan to spend 3-4 hours here, including lunch (much better atmosphere than the nearby midtown sushi joints) and browsing at the museum store. I spent a very pleasant afternoon here with my friend.
I didn't really know what to expect when I visited this place. I went here after my ill-fated Guggenheim visit hoping to salvage the night with a museum that could actually capture my interest. The Morgan Library did way more than that.
The breadth of exhibits was really astounding. The collection of Mesopotamian seals were amazing as were the antique books. The exhibits did a great job of presenting the artifacts in their appropriate context. The Babar the Elephant exhibit was a moving study of the relationship between a creator and his art. There are some priceless items on display here and the exhibits are put together beautifully.
The library, rotunda, and study are just ridiculous. Jaw-dropping frescoes adorn the ceilings. The place really is amazing and really emphasizes the role the Morgans played as patrons of the arts. The only thing lacking was any biographical info on Morgan and others responsible for putting the collection together. I would like to know how it all came together.
This is a beautiful museum with some unexpected collections that will really 'wow' you. I recommend all my friends come here for something different than the other, larger museums in this city. My favorite section was the part with the manuscripts.
The only thing that bothered me about this place was the strict and abrasive security personnel. My husband's cell phone went off (he forgot to turn his ringer off). He was embarrassed and quickly turned it off before it could ring twice. Not three seconds later a security officer was at his side, gruffly telling him to turn his ringer off. Yes, he was doing his job, but he was kind of nasty about it. Later, in the manuscript area, there were some elderly gentlemen who were apparently hard of hearing speaking a bit loudly. A different security officer kept shushing them and was also very harsh about it. It just seemed at every turn I overheard someone getting scolded for something.
Other than that, it was a very pleasant experience, and I highly recommend checking it out. It's also small enough that you don't have to set aside an entire day to enjoy it.
Wow is an understatement.
First I saw a brilliant exhibit "Draftsmen of the Medici Court: Drawings from the Morgan"- pencil drawings from Italian renaissance artists. Pure raw talent jumps of a charcoal sketch perhaps more powerfully then could from any other medium of art. Fabulous.
Then I found myself in a trance in the library. Some hidden bibliophile in me crawled along the shelves taking in as many titles as possible, imagining who had held these volumes, nestled up on one of the austere armchairs. Were they struggling to get through the heady prose or tearing through those classic tomes the way I do an Us Weekly?
Among the threadbare leather-bound titles are adorable miniature books with gorgeous paisley details on their spines. I wish I could recall some of the more unusual titles, but discovering them for yourself is all the fun.
Morgan's personal study commands awe as well. The items and artworks in it are well catalogued by guide pamphlets provided on entry.
Downstairs I came across an ongoing exhibit of ancient seals. Astounding to consider that these are among the most primitive fossils of human communication to be found on our planet. Was not expecting to encounter 4,000 year old artifacts on this visit to a "library". I got myself into one of those deep, dark "What is life? What is humanity?" contemplations.
If that weren't enough, I checked out the exhibit called " Illuminating the Medieval Hunt." Doesn't that sound boring? And I hate, hate, hate hunting in general. I thought I'd be in-and-out of that one, but it was beyond mesmerizing! It's one of two originals of this hunting guide for royals and the super rich, disassembled so you can see each "leaf". It was the most elaborately decorated pictorial book I'd ever seen, each page an exquisite, breath-taking work of art. I must've stared at each page for five minutes each, trying to take in all the colors and finely penned details of design.
Also, the descriptions of the hunting customs were wildly intriguing. For example: "Men bitten by dogs had to be treated at once: they could wade into the sea and let waves roll over their head nine times, or they could set the vent of an old cock on the wound to extract the venom. If the cock died, the hound was mad!"
I left the Morgan profoundly moved. If I lived in NYC I'd become a member so that I could see every exhibit. If you won't be in town anytime soon, check out their phenom of a website with free "online exhibits".
http://www.themorgan.o...
In a city with an epic number of museums, galleries, and free artwork it is hard to judge what is three, four, or five stars. While the Morgan is a beautiful old building, the collection was certainly not as vast as other options in the city and the price was a bit high for a bunch of old books and manuscripts locked behind gates.
I will admit that the Gutenberg bibles were a treasure worth experiencing, as was Mr. Morgan's personal office and the Dylan lyrics.
I'm glad to say I've been there but likely wouldn't return as frequently as I would to places like the Met, MoMA, or the Chelsea Galleries.
The Morgan Museum and Library is a wonderful glimpse back to New York's gilded age. A time when ostentatious displays of wealth were the measure of a man. No one exhibited more bravado than tycoon J. Pierpont Morgan, and the Museum and Library that bear his name is one of many examples. The Library, completed in 1906 by the noted architect Charles McKim as a Renaissance style palazzo, contains some of the worlds great literary treasures. Dickens' manuscript of A Christmas Carol, Thoreau's journals, works by Austen, Twain, Voltaire, and Steinbeck all reside in the sumptuous salon known as Mr Morgan's Library. Housed there as well is perhaps the star of the collection, one of three Gutenberg Bibles they posses. Walk through the Rotunda, gaze in wonder at the ceiling fresco depicting Art, Poetry, Philosophy, and Science and enter Mr. Morgan's Study. Resplendent in luxurious red silk wall coverings, where some of the beauties of the art collection reside. The two panels from Hans Memling and the master work of Tintoretto gracing the walls are reason enough to visit.
The opposite side of the Museum houses the collection of drawings and prints from Degas, Durer, and Rubens to name a few. On your way upstairs please take a moment to view the lovely portrait of Mrs. Morgan painted by John Singer Sargent as well as a Holy Family from the studio of the incomparable Raphael. The collection of ancient manuscripts and bindings on the upper floor are truly a wonder and great examples of fine works of craftsmanship through the ages.
It has been said that at The Morgan Museum and Library every object is a treasure, I couldn't agree more.
Considering that NYC is home to such grandiose and heavy hitting museums such as MOMA,The Met and The Guggenheim ,it's easy to see how The Morgan LIbrary and Museum can exist and yet go unnoticed by an out of towner on holiday much like myself.
Yes its easy to see how this could be, and one would probably find it forgivable and forgettable, but even so try to see The Morgan anyway.
If you are interested in what is currently on exhibit, I encourage you to visit the website. If you need a snack or a drink visit the stately Morgan Dining Room. Here you can order items inspired by the exhibits and artists such as "The Guston Manhattan" named after Phillip Guston. I've heard the "Morgan Martini" is also good.
And here is the thing that really enraptures me... what puts a gleaming sparkle in my eye... amidst all of the exhibits -- Renaissance manuscripts, pianist Listz concertos-- the exhibit I find most exciting and fascinating...Drawing Babar: Early Drafts and Water Colors.
Do you remember Babar? As a child I loved Babar. Histoire de Babar, le petit éléphant was cherished. Who wouldn't love the story of a cruelly orphaned baby elephant who travels to Paris only to return to the jungle, bringing with him the gifts of modern civilization, all the while wearing a golden crown and dressed in a three piece emerald suit.
Looking at these drawings, is like stepping back into my childhood. If you were as enchanted by Babar as I was, see the exhibit before it wraps up January 9, 2009.
Oddly enough, I've only ever been to The Morgan Library for lunch meetings and business events. So when a friend suggested that we check out the Van Gogh letters to Emile Bernard, I really thought it was high time I finally checked out at least some of The Morgan Library's collection.
First room we entered was Mr. Morgan's own spacious room where one imagines that men decanted brandy and smoked cigars while being surrounded by one of the more exquisite private collections in New York. Most noteworthy are the two panels by Hans Memling...one can drown in those colors. And Mr. Morgan seemed to have a thing for elaborate saltcellars.
Mr. Morgan's book collection is in a room with secret staircases, of all things. Talk about excitement, intrigue, and romance associated with books! We had a good deal of fun looking at all the titles, the amounts of various different bibles, prayer books, children's books, etc. Don't miss the Gutenberg Bibles (yes, in the plural) on display.
As for the Van Gogh exhibit itself, it's a small exhibit but worth catching as I saw a number of paintings that I had never seen either in real life or reproduced in books. Among the ones I was most keen to see were one of his the pear orchard paintings which were influenced heavily by Japanese paintings as well as one of his olive tree paintings from the last major period of his life when his brustrokes and colors were moving in a new direction.
Oh, and do check out the miniature marvels of the Mesopotamia seals...very curious objects and hard to believe that so much detail can be squeezed onto one minute cylinder seal.
And lastly, in regards to those lunches at the Morgan...the food is quite good and service very courteous indeed. This time, I had the mac and cheese which was perfect on a blustery rainy day. And possibly one of the very few places to get decent cappuccino in New York.
This review is for the cafe. After escaping a humid day by browsing the galleries at the Morgan Library and Museum, I needed nourishment. Spotting the cafe and restaurant menus were identical, I opted to sit in Renzo Piano's piazzo.
On a weekday my lunch neighbors were tourists, retirees and co-workers. The server, Yasmine, was nice and walked me through the menu and recommended the Pimms No.1 drink (herbal elixir that mimics a sophisticated lemonade). The herb fries with brie sauce were too rich for me but the chilled mint soup was divine.
This place is a treasure. I came here with my Romance Philology class and was completely blown away. Not only does it offer a wide collection of illuminated manuscripts, art, and first edition books, but the interior is also breathtaking.
The Morgan Library most definitely leaves an impression.
For the manuscript nerd, there is no higher plane of existence than the Morgan Library in NY.
And, thankfully, it has recently reopened after nearly two years of renovations (though I haven't seen the results yet).
Interested in some of Abraham Lincoln's handwritten notes? How about a draft of a symphony by Tchaikovsky? How about the first book ever printed? Yes, it's all here. That J.P. Morgan was one rich bastard and he bought a bunch of this stuff.
Luckily squeezed in a visit to The Library on my last afternoon in the city, and I'm glad I did.
Granted, I'd be hesitant to pay the full $12 admission, but it is worth a visit. Especially if you're interested in one of the special exhibitions.
Unfortunately we missed the celebrated Bob Dylan exhibit by 6 days--doh! And we got there at 5:15pm, 45 minutes before closing. So we really only had time to walk into JP's lounge and library--which were impressive surprises. I could definitely see the attraction of kicking back in a comfy chair by the massive fireplace with a nice book--naybe one of the 3 Gutenberg bibles in the library across the way!
Actually we had time to walk downstairs and look at the rather detailed exhibit about the architectural renovation which bridges the annex, library, and mansion. I thought that was quite interesting too.
I'll be back...
I was thrilled to find out that The Morgan Library reopened at the end of April, and when I was in Manhattan this past week, had the chance to stop and visit.
It's a wonderful place, with some of the most amazing colletions of literature, artwork, and personal letters.
I wrote my senior college thesis on JP Morgan and the Railroad Industry, and was invited there back in the day to visit the archives and examine many original documents. The library was ambitious then, now it's bordering on brilliant.
they have free admission on fridays 7-9pm. last friday, a lovely string quartet was performing in their indoor "courtyard" and the sounds could be heard wafting throughout the museum. the highlights are definitely mr morgan's library and the rotunda room. the also had some smaller exhibitions of composers who had emigrated to france in the 1800s (liszt, chopin, etc) which i really liked. the complex seems pretty huge, but only a small portion of it is open to the public.
i'm glad i went for free though, b/c i don't really think it's worth the $12 admission. i don't see why they even charge for admission in the first place, jp morgan was a gazillionaire!
Former mansion of J. P. Morgan, the financier, which has long been a museum of Medieval and other pre-Modern art. Gift shop, restaurant, and--super exhibitions!
Recently renovated, with an ugly modern entrance.
BOB DYLAN at the MORGAN???
Seriously, I kind of didn't want to rave about the Morgan Library here in order to keep it as much of a secret as possible. But sharing is caring, right?
What I like best about the collection is one room where there are lots of interesting documents showing handwritten notes from composers, artists, and authors that shed some insight on their thought process or personality or maybe not - but to see something they handwrote feels so intimate. For example, the Bronte family generally wrote in miniscule handwriting and Poe used to write out his stories on index card-sized pieces of paper that he then taped together.
I'd never been pre-renovation but post-renovation, the place itself is pretty awesome. The new lobby/center area features a lot of glass and a fairly wide open floor area where, if I were a Morgan, I would claim as my birthright and throw a kickass party. If I were a Morgan, I'd probably want everything back actually. And if that wasn't allowed, I'd go console myself by swimming in all my money.
An intimate view of Mr. Morgan's library where he gathered Wall Street's heavy hitters to rescue the economy. And three--yes three--Gutenberg Bibles.
Beauty and the beast:
lovely old beaux-arts building hitched to a post-modern glass box hitched to a gothic ny townhouse. The new spaces, designed by Renzo Piano, are a piranesian nightmare of open spaces, the new galleries flexible beyond anything the old Morgan had, but not friendly to the viewer.
I haven't been in the auditorium yet, but I'm not real happy with the way things worked out, not that I thought the old gallery spaces in the original buildings were much better.
I still can't forget the Morgan's starring role in "Ragtime."
Maybe my second favorite museum in Manhattan. A quote from the website says it all: "Rembrandt and Picasso, Mozart, Bob Dylan, Dickens and Hemingway, Gutenberg Bibles, and Babar the elephant, The Morgan Library & Museum is, in the words of The New York Times, "extra special, in a class of its own."" They have great classical music concerts here -- intimate vocal recitals, string quartet performances, lots of early music. The building is extremely beauitiful, the art exhibits are wonderful, the staff is extremely accomodating, and the atmosphere is pretty much ideal... Of particular interest to me, they always have autograph manuscripts from composers like Mozart and Liszt and writers like Thoreau. I really love the rotunda. Also, the cafe is great -- fun foods, fun cocktails... This place really packs a wallop (even though not all of it is accessible to the public, what you're allowed to see is all pretty amazing), it has a big wow factor with things like THREE GUTENBERG BIBLES.
Just the sight of Patrick Bronte's miniscule writing in his notebook is worth the trip!!! Sooooo coool.
Can't wait until the renovation is complete. The exhibitions are usually fantastic and the permanent collection is phenomenal -- not only is the compound beautiful, but it holds great works such an the original manuscript for A Christmas Carol, Jefferson's letters to his daughter and original works from Bach, Mozart, Brahms, Schubert and many more.
I went there to see the 3 copies of the Gutenberg Bibles they had on display. It was quite impressive. The whole museum isnt very large and doesnt take very long to stroll through. Make sure to check what is going to be on display as they change periodically.
Combine 3 completely different architectural styles and stir. It has that richer than thou atmosphere spiced with a good proletariat get inspired visual ethic. The restaurant looks great for the culinarily scant Murray Hill neighborhood and I got 3 wedding presents in their very typical museum store. The thing that wasn''t typical was the 50% off. The Bob Dylan exhibit was killer and they have a schedule of musical performances and lectures that if I were to attend, I'm sure would make me smaater.
This is truly a NY hidden gem! It is small and charming like the Frick Collection. The house was built in 1850 and many of the rooms are still original. The newly renovated areas are also beautiful, including the new dinning room.
