I can’t express enough how thrilling it was to visit the Hispanic Society of America when I was in New York in 2015. I had known about the museum for awhile and knew it was special but until I took the long subway trip up there from Midtown, I wasn’t prepared for how magnificent a gem it is in the world of museums. The art collection is stupendous and the setting is equally arresting. I had the galleries to myself at certain periods and it was such a joy to get close to masterworks by Velasquez, Goya, Antonis Mor just to name a few. The building itself reminds one of Madrid‘s royal palace on the outside and the interior’s main two level gallery highlights old world craftsmanship with its architectural elements. Huntington gave to New York a wonderful treasure that is many times overlooked by visiting tourists. I highly recommend that if you are an art and museum lover that you visit The Hispanic Society of America when it reopens. I definitely plan to go back when I’m in New York.

A waste of time going there. The website said it was open but when we arrived the gate was locked, and the staff member we spoke to was extremely unhelpful. We will not be going back.

Beautiful interesting an experience youll never forget

Its still close. It will open in the fall of 2019 according to one news source. The museum should really let their guest know if it open on their website and outside the museum.

Came for the amazing collection of Joaquin Sorrolla large scale canvases. Its like a holy experience to sit in front of these masterpieces. Stayed for the antiquities and the history and the great interpretive information. Dont miss Anna Hyatt Huntingtons magnificent sculptures outside in the courtyard of this beautiful historic building. My favorite museum in NYC.

We took our children here this morning to participate in a group kids session and had a great time. It was set up like an informal art class, right there in the museum itself. It reminded me of my art classes in my university days, except it was geared at young kids 10 and younger. The program directors, Cristina and Marta, were really fantastic.I would recommend taking your kids here for one of these sessions if you can. The sesions are conducted in Spanish and are a great tool for the kids (and parents) to meet other families and gain education in Spanish.

One of New Yorks magical places tucked out of the way but worth the effort. The building is evocative of another era and Pedro de Menas Saint Acisclus sculpture is haunting. Unlike most other museums in NYC - it has never been crowded during my visits.

Contrary to the museums website or posted hours, this building is closed for the next two years. So keep that in mind before you run around the building in the pouring rain for 15 minutes trying to get in. Because you cant, and they literally cant be bothered to put up a sign saying that they are closed for two years.BONUS: When I called to ask how to get in, the woman working there told me that while they didnt post a sign in front of the building saying they were closed, I should have known about it because it was on the news.

The Hispanic Society of AmericaQuaint free museum and reference library for the study of the art and cultures of Spain, Portugal and Latin America. It includes artifacts from antiquity through today. I spent one morning here.Worth a visit.****

Great staff and materials .Thank you so much for all your help I really appreciate it.

Looks pretty from outside, but as another reviewer mentioned, still closed as of 7/31/18.

Mind-blowing collection of Spanish paintings. The whole museum has a wonderful old-school Spanish charm. Best of all - its free!

I have gone to this museum but I wish I would go more often esp. on Saturday when there is a tour available. Ive been on the tour and it is fantastic. The murals are great. And there is stuff from Latin America I think a silver set and paintings with shells and something on Emperor Montesumas (?) daughter marrying a Spaniard and begining meztizoism. Thank you.

Beautiful museum, art and painters work exposed there are just fabulous! I never miss a chance to visit.

Smallish but wonderful museum experience. Almost always empty when I show up. Amazing works - see for yourself.

El Cid Campeador, by Anna Hyatt Huntington, 1927, is part of an ensemble in the courtyard of the Hispanic Society of America, which includes reliefs of Boabdil (last king of the Moors in Granada) and Don Quixote, and sculptures of animals native to Spain in marble and bronze. The courtyard is sometimes closed - check before visiting. For a detailed analysis of the Cid as a historic figure, and of this sculpture, see the Amazon app Monuments of Manhattan (video) and Durantes Getting More Enjoyment from Art You Love (Kindle).

Although the entrance to this free museum is hard to find, ita worth the effort. In addition to some lovely Spanish paintings and furniture dating back to the 1600s, there is a substantial collection of fascinating brass knockers and a vast trove of the most delightful tin-glazed earthenware.

Beautiful museum with a large collection of Goya and Spanish art, and also free admission.

Huge canvases of mostly religious paintings. There is a small section showing Spanish ceramics and earthenware. The museum is too dark to see signages very cleary but it was bad customer service that really ruined it for me. The female receptionist showed a lot of attitude from the get-go, gave incomplete information, and was too lazy to even man the baggage deposit room. She was on her smartphone the whole time I was there.

This museum and library is rich in Spains culture and setting of this place is like traveling to a different country. Definitely, a place to collect your thoughts and appreciate the artwork of Spain, Portugal, and Latin America.

One of the hidden gems of NYC. A wonderful wonderful place.

Mind blowing paintings. A must see.

Breathtaking.

Fabulous art

Hispanic society is closed for renovation until 2019

I love the history

Wonderful

Very nice courtyard and free museum.

Good

Huge room of giant Sorolla paintings. Enough said.

The Goyas in the Museum is fabulous

Original landscape of sorolla painting. lloret de mar. Spain