Lots of space but only a few small exhibits. I was honestly expecting more for the $25 online ticket price, but it was still interesting. Staff is very warm and helpful, and the library, while smaller than it looks in photos, is still a very special place.

The Morgan Library is a true cultural gem in Murray Hill. From its historic roots, to its collection, to its dedication to architecture shown through its thoughtful addition, it is a must see for any New Yorker or person visiting with an interest in either the collection or experiencing architecture. The staff is friendly and their is a cafe to grab a quick bite as needed. Having a chance to experience the historic rooms of the library will leave a lasting impression on the visitors!

Exceptional collection plus stimulating special exhibitions, this mini-jewel enhances the NYC art scene in its unique intimacy. Particularly welcoming for mobility disabilities because of its small physical scale. But it’s art ambition is grand.

Such an incredible collection. Our visit was a lovely experience and I would definitely return for another visit on my next trip.

The study and library of J. P. Morgan are outstanding. There are also many temporary exhibitions throughout the year. The 2006 addition to the original building was designed by Rienzo Piano; he also designed the Pompidou Center in Paris and the Whitney Museum in New York City.

This place is breathtaking. Simple as that. The entrance to the library is free, but the exhibitions have an admittance fee. No matter. They have created a marvelous hub of art, literature and knowledge. And never, ever in my life I would have dreamt that on one rainy day in Manhattan I would come to lay my eyes on a Gutenberg bible. I cannot stress enough how truly exceptional this is. Go. See it. Sit down in that glorious room and just take it all in.

Very beautiful place. Have to see. Not much from outside, but inside... Its prettier than many European places.

I felt very privileged to be able to come here and look at the artwork and interior design. The rooms are gorgeous.

Love this museum. Always interesting!Check out the David Hockney exhibition there now!

The private library was quite impressive. See a real Gutenberg Bible, impressive even to an atheist. The docent tour was a great introduction. We were lucky enough to see the John Singer Sargent show, but there are always several, likely high quality exhibits. The cafe looked good and the fine dining room, with a priced fixed menu (only open for lunch) looked delicious and like a good place to celebrate and indulge.

Amazing Place. The quietest and peaceful place I ever Visited. Love NY

Very beautiful place. Have to see. Not much from outside, but inside... Its prettier than many European places.

The Morgan maybe my favorite museum in the city.The exhibits are top notch and looking at all the old books is always fun.I have been to the Morgan for an event in the auditorium and the acoustics and venue was great as well.Ill probably go back for the Lord of the Rings exhibit currently going on and have some of the fun curated tea with mead and honey cakes at the cafe.Also, its free on Fridays after 7pm

Wow, I am so glad I found this spot! If you are a lover of books, this collection is something to see! From first drafts of Dickens to Mesopotamian scrolls. Be ready too see what filthy rich looks like. Multiple story library, check. Secret passage in a library, check. Rare art collection, check. Family vault, check. Duck Tales rich.

Gorgeous library, the walls, the flooring, and the exhibits make it a nice walk through art and culture.

This is a fantastic museum! JP Morgan house and library along with special exhibitions. Dont miss this opportunity. The permanent collections are so impressive. Its akin to the erupean museums in Paris or Rome, but just smaller.

This is a very interesting museum. The library and study were impressive. I also liked the cylinder seal collection and the John Singer Sargent exhibit

I went to see the John Singer Sargent exhibit. The show was well displayed. The museum is a very nice small gallery in the heart of mid town.Excellent bar and cafe inside the museum. I would recommend this gallery for the quality and ease.

Colorful exhibition of creative artist David Hockney. It features portraits of himself and friends.

Smaller and lesser known museum compared to some of the other museums in the city. However its well worth the admission and the visit.

Its not the first place tourists will go to in NYC, but definitely worths a visit. The architecture is breathtakingly beautiful and the collection is amazing. What makes it even better is that its not crowded so you can really enjoy it to the fullest.

Amazing building! You should visit at least once and if theres a temporary show you like even better! That was always my case :)

Whats very interesting about this extravagant and dazzling private library is the fact that its geographically juxtaposed with arguably the most symbolic public library in the United States only in a few blocks aside. While the NYPL stands as a massive, majestic and somewhat touristic stop-by, this private-owned, rather intimately-designed space offers awe-inspiring collections that can appeal to any kinds of audience.

Fabulous! I definitely recommend doing a tour with a docent (included at specific times with admission). Without it Im not sure I wouldve learned so much! The temporary galleries and great too. Definitely dont miss this if you want to stay away from the crazy crowds at other big museums.

Such an incredible collection. Our visit was a lovely experience and I would definitely return for another visit on my next trip.

This is a wonderful, intimate museum to visit. What a fascinating collection, so thoughtfully collected, curated and showcased. Highly recommend getting the audio guide, which adds so much to the experience. And its free! The guided talk also made this visit even more interesting, as our guide offered much background history and color and learning to the hours spent.

The Morgan may not be the biggest museum in New York City but its absolutely worth taking a walk around. If you tend to get nostalgic about books or a time when massive personal libraries were desired the this place is for you. The historical context is palpable. The rotating exhibits are also pretty great, and at least for the time being, you can enter the museum for free during certain hours on Friday nights.

It is a very nice museum. It’s not so big that you feel like you need to rush but not so small that you’re bored, you can go at a very leisurely pace which is nice. The library is absolutely incredible and is where you have to go. There are so many books and it’s just wild to see what he collected. Nice place to go to and walk around in the middle of the day and then eat at their restaurant in the afternoon. Would recommend going here.

The Gutenberg Bible is a must-see whilst youre in NYC.Plus, the current exhibition of charcoal portraits by John Singer Sargent is just brilliant. In an apparently effortless manner the artist has managed to capture the spirit of his subject.The museum itself is a seamless juxtaposition of modern and orginal, but for me, the stand-out space was the exquisite library with its treasures.

Very nice museum and library in NYC on Madison Avenue between 37 and 36 street. This is a very nice and elegant part of New York City. The inside and out of the building are very well kept and it’s an important NYC landmark and organization. I would recommend visiting this great museum and library.

Little gem! I did not know. You have to visit it! Incredible library and museum worth to visit. Affordable and free late afternoon.

The docent tour of the Sargent charcoal drawings is fantastic. There is a drawing of the former Queen mother as a young currently on loan to the Morgan, Winston Churchill, Henry James and much more. The docent places the works in context to the time they were created and shares several amusing stories. After the exhibit I ate lunch. The 3 course is a good value.

Definitely worth to check out. Beautiful library and location.Also fridays is free entry

Fantastic location for a good few hours visit. Stunning building, history and artifacts. Highly recommended!

Top top top! The biggest library Ive ever seen and quiet although being a touristic point. Gave me hanger to study just to use this structure, seat be in peace and read a bit!

*Friday nights after 7:00pm are free!!* we almost paid $22 per person at 2:00. Although the museum is beautiful I don’t think it’s worth paying full price because it is very short. The staff was not the friendliest.

When you think of museums in New York City, you think Natural History, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Guggenheim, or any other museum surrounding Central Park. The Morgan Library and Museum wouldnt be on the top of the list. Ive never heard of it until I looked up NYC museums recently.This museum is not free and a little pricey for the size of the exhibits, but Im glad I visited. Its $20 for adults and $13 for students. This museum showcases Pierpont Morgans private library, study, and rotunda, which are absolutely gorgeous. I loved being in the library. There were so many books and the design and architecture was stunning. It reminded me of the scene in Beauty and the Beast where Belle discovers the Beasts library.

Just absolutely beautiful. A wonderful piece of Amerian history.

This is amazing place to visit! You can feel the athmosphere of those years jnce you step inside the place. Great decorations, paintngs and artefacts greately add to the numerous books in the libriary. The new part of the building is devoted to other interesting exhibitions and lectures. On Friday you can visit this place for free from 7 pm to 9 pm. Its a must to visit place! Excellent!

Very cool building and nice artwork.

Excellent collection. Sublime structure designed my Charles F. McKim. Great dining (have the fries) with vegan options. Museum Shop with tons of options—from high end to low end and everything in between. And a nice place to take out of town visitors.

This place was so beautiful to visit. The ceilings, walls, columns, paintings, etc. Just a gorgeous and immersive space to explore. The interior design was just breathtaking.

Beautiful midtown museum and library that has the quality of other fine museums, but not the vastness. The Sargent charcoal portraits were beautifully curated, and the Duane Michaels retrospective was a great introduction to his work and world view. I typically do a good percentage of my gift shopping in museum shops, and this was much like any other. On my next visit, Ill concentrate on the library itself!

Simply a beautiful museum and a must see for any bibliophile like myself. the number of exhibits are constrained only by the lack of available space, but the museum makes good use of the space it has regardless and is as much of an exhibit itself as the art it houses.

Absolutely breath taking.

Historically siteSelf guided and guided toursHelpful, friendly serviceA not to miss experience

A wonderful experience. I visited the Tolkien exhibit, but their library is spectacular. Well worth a visit if youre in the area. A longish, but quite doable walk from Penn Station. I had lunch in the restaurant, and it was very good, and the prices were reasonable for the location and experience.

The original library area has a lot of acquired European art and small sculptures. The library has a huge collection of rare books and artifacts that are worth a visit. It began with Morgans initial collection but theyve grown it a lot over the years. The majority of the collection is stored in environment controlled vaults underneath the museum from which they keep renewing the display. They also have interesting exhibitions and lectures which you can check on their calendar before visiting. It may be smaller than the Met or other museums but its worth a visit for locals or visitors who have a long stay.Its $20 entry fee for adults and cheaper for students. They also have a free evening. Make sure to grab the free audio guide after you purchase your tickets.Theres also a cafe inside with good reviews.

I found this spot because I was looking for must visit libraries and Im so happy we took the time to visit. This is the kind of place I could see myself coming back to over and over again so I could just sit and write.

Beautiful space - went on a Sunday and there was a string duet playing. Its a mix between a library, museum and gallery. Unlike the New York public library - this isnt a space for you to sit down in a library and work! Interesting rare books collection. Highlight was the Tolkien exhibition going on at the moment.

Beautiful, very well-maintained library of Pierpont Morgan, as well as an art museum with some chosen works from his artwork collection.There are a lot of rare pieces of history, like the Gutenberg Bible, showcased in the beautiful red room covered with wall-to-wall books.Fridays after 7pm, entry is free. Theres a line that forms outside but its usually short enough that everyone is able to enter.Currently the exhibition on Cruelty and Humour by Hogarth was definitely worth a visit

A short distance from Grand Central and Penn Station, the Morgan Library and Museum houses manuscripts and printed books, some of them in rare bindings, as well as his collection of prints and drawings. Founded in 1906 by banker and financier J. P. Morgan as his private house library, it was made a public institution in 1924. Has great books and paintings, but also great architectural features worth viewings as well. Usually $22 ticket for adults, but admission is free on Fridays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Absolutely great place and very underrated on NYC must do list !the J.P. Morgan study and library are amazing to visit,lots of great artifacts (the museum holds always on display the Gutenberg bible and is the only museum that holds 3 out of ~ 60 existing today world wide) and learned a lot about his life. the entire museum has a free audio guide and at 12:30 pm also a free tour that takes you thru the library part. there are always temporary exhibits showing items from the collection and most are really great.

Beautiful library with a variety old and antique books, including a Guttenberg Bible. Beautiful painting and artwork on the ceilings! Art exhibitions were interesting. I was looking forward to seeing the Tolkien exhibit, but it was so crowded on the weekend that it was difficult to view in detail.

For a museum, this is small. For a home, it is spectacular. The high light is the library but all of the architecture is marvelous. The museum displays are typically modest but of high-quality. My only quibble is with the cost of admission - but all museums have become pricey. I would not make this a must-see site on your first visit to New York unless you have a specific interest in Morgan. Nonetheless, it is well worth seeing (and just a short walk from the Empire State Building in case you wish to combine the sites for a day outing.)

A wonderful place, well organized, warm and vivid.The architecture is a breathtaking inside.The only thing for giving 4 stars is the price is a bit expensive for a tiny museum and a library but you are not going there every day.An interesting place if you love both books and art.You will see all the first NYer magazine covers and some other painting.

Two exhibitions, Invention and Design: Early Italian Drawings at the Morgan (through May 19) and The Extended Moment: Photographs from the National Gallery of Canada (through May 26) vary in scale, scope and interest.The Extended Moment: Photographs from the National Gallery of Canada presents about seventy works by famous and largely unknown (to the wide audience) photo artists. Even though there are several works by the undisputed masters of the XXth century photography (such as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Lisette Model, and Edward Steichen, among others), the entire body of the exhibiton might be worth your while if you are a dedicated amateur or scholar of photography. Otherwise, the collection of daguerreotypes and exposure/development experiments could be classified as a special interest only.The second exhibition, showcasing Morgan’s own collection of Italian Renaissance drawings, encompasses roughly three hundred years, from fourteenth to sixteenth centuries. Even though the works of such masters as Mantegna, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, and Fra Bartolomeo are presented, most of the drawings are from the early Renaissance period, with the names of the masters that wont tell much to an average visitor, even though that doesnt diminish their worth and significance, if not vice versa. Another interesting aspect of the exhibition is that it is grouped by Italys regions, such as Tuscany, Umbria, Lombardy, and Venice.As always, a tour of the museum itself is more than merited and recommended, from the ground floor featuring the airy atrium, aka Gilbert Court, and containing Morgan Morgan Cafe and JP Morgan Chase Lobby, to the lower level, to the second floor (the Engelhardt Gallery), all designed by the great architect of our time, the famous Renzo Piano, to the Mr. Morgans library, whose rich and impressive interior by itself is definitely worth your time.Certainly, for a city visitor with only a few days to spend, the Met, the MoMa, the Frick Collection, or the Guggenheim should be the first ones to see; however, with more time available The Morgan Library & Museum is not to be missed.

Beautiful library and art museum. Theres a vault that contains priceless books. JP Morgan collected artifacts and jewelry from different ancient civilizations that were on display. $20/adult, children 12 & under - free. Theres a cute cafe inside a glass room and a gift shop.

The library, while not as big as I had imagined (it is J.P. Morgans personal library), it has Gutenberg Bible, Saint Exuperys notes on little prince, Isaac Newtons book, and other invaluable items. Also occupying the bookshelves are the first editions of many well known literature. Portaits on the wall, the architecture are also worth seeing. they also have a restaurant and a gift shop. Certain days are free entrance as well. Check before you go.

Original Shakespeare. Original Charles Dickens books. The Vedi exhibition was unfortunate to me. I thought it was going to include most of his life. It only included a Otello and Falstaff.

An Amazing place. Worth a visit. Loved the Maurice Sendak exhibit. Plus the lunch there was delicious. An amazing vegetarian burger option. The flight of gin drinks also recommend by Hemingway is perfect after staring at works by Hogarth and Blake. The photos on display are also very thought and emotionally provoking.

Lots of books and a little bit of art. It was okay. The violin serenade in the courtyard was very nice.

Amazing collection of historic artefacts collected with dedication by Mr Morgan and son

Great collection and staff!

The Library is Phenomenal, only a few rooms, but very decadent and true to the Era in which it was built and whom it was built by. They always hold additional exhibits in the upper rooms, not very big overall, but a jewel box nonetheless!

Great museum around midtown area. Free audio guide is a plus. With the audio guide expect to spend about about two hour there. There is also a cafe on the first floor of the museum should you need some refreshments. For me the hight light was the European style entry way. There were also various art works on the second floor.

It is not a regular library, it combines art with history. Very special place worth to visit. Of course you also saw a person born with silver spoon.

Now that Ive hooked my man I can wine and dine him on the cheap, and this is definetly at the top of the list of things to do when the funds have dwindled. For this visit, we went for 2 of my friends birthday. There were 20 of us, so it was difficult to really hang out with each other, but other than that everything was a blast.

Absolutely beautiful personal library (they have a Gutenberg bible...say whaaaaaaat?). Not as big as I had imagined when I saw pictures online but on the plus side its free to visit just the library (Didnt check out the other exhibits). If you are a book lover this place is a must see! Added bonus- free intellectual setting to take a snazzy LinkedIn profile picture (you can thank me later!)

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This place is STUNNING! I went for Morgan’s personal library exhibit but the contemporary art exhibit was so lovely! I could not stop taking pictures in here- it was all so breathtaking!

If you happen to find yourself in New York City and have the chance to stop in here, you are kidding yourself if you think you can find a more awe inspiring location. From the outside, not much to look at. But you go through the wonders inside and its mind blowing. Some really amazing things here and secrets for people to find makes the place more than a regular museum, and Im still in wonder of the things I may have stepped by without knowing. This country has a wild history and places like this are vital to keep track of the days gone by.

The spirit of JP Morgan lives in this place. For real. I watched a set of three books fly across the aisle with no one near them.Enjoy the history. And have fun with the spirits.

I was visiting friends for a few days and we wanted to do something in the city which would not cost too much.We went on a Friday night, and it was free admission. Great collection of rare books which included a Gutenberg Bible and the original manuscript of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol. The Frankenstein Exhibit was impressive, and the musicians playing that evening were amazing.

Really cool library inside. It was as if I was in another world! Hidden gem; Id recommend it to people!

This place has an amazing library packed with ancient books including Bibles that have Cromwell and Cranmer written on the spine! But the main reason I came was to see the John Singer Sargent charcoal Portrait exhibit and it was outstanding! I loved it! It’s also pretty cool to see the dining room which is historic and even the bookstore/gift shop is gorgeous with all the mouldings in the fireplace.

GreatBeautiful midtown museum and library that has the quality of other fine museums, but not the vastness. The Sargent charcoal portraits were beautifully curated, and the Duane Michaels retrospective was a great introduction to his work and world view. I typically do a good percentage of my gift shopping in museum shops, and this was much like any other. On my next visit, Ill concentrate on the library itself!

Great library museum of JP Morgan.Friday evening its free admission.

Very recommendable. The library is beautiful, but it is just a part of this sanctury of human culture. When I visited it in November 2019, the exhibitions included for example modern photograph, portraits by Sargent, Verdi’s opera history and drawings by Guercino. The building itself is a treasure, but there are ongoing exterior restoration. The admission fee is $22

Very nice atmosphere. Quiet and very nice workers. The Tolkien exhibit is fantastic if you are a fan of the author. They have a nice restaurant too. Great shop for literary trinkets and books.

This place is a real gem. We found this on maps by coincidence and are very happy we stopped by on a Sunday afternoon. Beautiful building, beautiful old books on display, and some changing exhibits. Recommended!

An important destination for those who love books, history, architecture, design, the arts. Make sure that you get the audio guide to learn details of the permanent collections. Definitely worth the price of admission. Fridays from 7-9 pm are free but 2 hours is not enough to tour the Library.

Went to see the Tolkein exhibit. Exhibit itself was so condensed in space it made from a long line to get through the room. Excellent information and artifacts thought. Also really enjoyed the library room.

Free entry to the library on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sunday afternoons. We came in a little bit late, like half an hour before closing, but they were still very kind enough to let us in the library. It was very beautiful, with rare books displayed behind locked barriers and some displayed behind glass. The rooms itself were ornately designed, it felt like being transported to Victorian times. Toilets are near the gift shop, and is mixed gender (and free!)

Really interesting library and museum! You must visit this place

This is my fifth time coming to this museum. I visit each time I’m in NYC. The library is one of my favorites in the entire country. If you’re a book nerd you MUST visit!

I went to the Morgan Museum to see the exhibition Tolkien: Maker of Middle-earth which was the most extensive public display of original Tolkien material and included family photographs and memorabilia, Tolkien’s original illustrations, maps, draft manuscripts. It was awesome. Before taking in that exhibit I did a quick tour of the building. Wow doesnt really capture it. The architecture, the marble, the sheer size of the rare book collection is staggering. To consider this was at one time someones home is truly mind boggling. I cant wait to go back for other exhibits in the future.

One of my favorite museums Ive ever been to in NYC. The place itself doesnt look so grand from the outside but once you go inside... Its crazy.The moment you enter his library, you are approached by beautiful architecture and neoclassical paintings. There is a wide variety of art and probably hundreds of books (lots of Bibles, for instance he has one the original Gutenberg Bible)I definitely recommend everyone to go, very underrated museum

A must see in Manhattan if you love books, art, and history! An awesome collection of Bibles, original music, and art. The free audio guides provide numerous additional facts and musical examples that deepen the experience. Make sure to take the guided tour on the history and premier exhibits. The cafe had wonderful service and tasty blueberry muffins. Coat check is available and very efficient.Cant give it 5 stars due to there being few options for food and drinks in the afternoon...if you can get a waiter in the restaurant to take your order. Waited 20 minutes after being seated by the hostess and left after not being acknowledged by a waiter that walked by 3 times.

This place is amazing! The rotating exhibitions make this a yearly event for us. Its like having ancient and Medieval Europe in the middle of NYC. Tapestries, ancient Egyptian and Roman artifacts, Glass Elevator, great bookstore, the secret vault with Morgans expensive books, and even a cafe. Children 10 and older will see a lot in about an hour. Get the headsets if possible. They are worth it! 3 Gutenberg Bibles :)

I enjoy visiting the Morgan Library & Museum for the well researched and artfully displayed exhibits. From what Ive seen I would guess that the Morgan owns artifacts comparable to any fine museum in Europe. Its impressive.In addition one can do a comprehensive visit in little more than two hours.The cafe menu is quite satisfying and I enjoy the gift shop.

The museum is just the right size to enjoy for an afternoon. Both of the exhibits that we saw were well laid out and very good. And the library is worth the trip all by itself.

Love this place! Simple but awesome exhibits. As much as I adore the Met, the ambiance at the Morgan is so much more peaceful, allowing space to be mindful of the art. A perfect morning.

As one of the few Gilded Age buildings that are still standing in New York City, the Morgan Library is a beautiful escape to an era in American history that should not be forgotten. If youre a bookworm who enjoys the smell of old books and daydreams about having a Beauty and the Beast moment (when Belle walks into the glorious library)... you should check this place out. Worth it!!! Oh and admission is free on Fridays from 7-9pm.

Really enjoyed all of the exhibits, but wentvtgere specifically to see the Tolkien collection, which was amazing!

My fav place to rest my mind.

Great place to visit!! Learning from different topics.

I was looking for something low-key to do for my birthday and saw online that the Morgan Library and Museum is free on Friday evenings from 7-9pm. My girlfriend is big on museums and we decided to take a look before having a late dinner. The museum is spotless and very well laid out. We saw a few exhibitions including one on Walt Whitman. The museum had plenty of visitors, both locals and tourists but not once did it feel overcrowded. Security is tight but not overbearing. The mix between alertness and helping visitors was just right. There was more that we did not see but for that we would need more than two hours. But it was free so we cant complaint at all. Highly recommended.

A wonderful piece of Amerian history.

Really cool. Unbelievable artwork and book collections.