The Morgan Library and Museum, formerly known as the Pierpont Morgan Library, was originally founded in 1906 to house the private library collections of prominent American banker J.P. Morgan. The National Historic Landmark research library and museum is located in Manhattan's Murray Hill neighborhood in a building designed by architect Charles Kim, showcasing a world-class collection of historic manuscripts, rare books, prints, and other archival cultural materials. Artifacts held by the library span from religious, civic, and federal holdings such as three Gutenberg Bibles and the Stavelot Triptych to a markup manuscript of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, original illustrations for Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's The Little Prince, and original lyric sketches for several of Bob Dylan's hit songs. Visitors can view collections and artifacts for free as part of the museum's free Friday evenings initiative between 7:00pm and 9:00pm.
225 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016, Phone: 212-685-0008
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