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The Morgan Library & Museum.
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The Best Libraries in New York City to Read, Work and Wander
Originally the private domain of financier J.
Go for: J.P. Morgan's stunning personal library, rare illuminated manuscripts, and world-class exhibitions.
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The Best Museums in New York City
This was once the personal library of financier J.P.
Go for: The historic library rooms and exceptional literary exhibitions.
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The Best Small Museums in New York City
What began as the private library of financier J.P.
Go for: J.P. Morgan’s historic library and study.
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Literary New York: The Landmarks Worth Visiting
This isn't a writer's home, but it is a home for their work.
Go for: The breathtaking main library, and the chance to see literary history up close.
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The Best Rainy Day Things to Do in New York City
This was once the private library of the financier J.P.
Go for: The feeling of being in a private study that happens to contain multiple Gutenberg Bibles.
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Things to Do Alone in NYC
Pierpont Morgan's library, with its three tiers of books and painted ceiling, is one of the most beautiful rooms in New York, and it is free every Friday from 5 to 8 p.m.
Go for: the East Room, then whatever manuscript show is up.
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Things to Do in New York at Night (That Aren't Just Bars)
The Morgan is one of the city's most beautiful small museums, housed in the former library of financier J.P.
Go for: The opulent setting of J.P. Morgan's library and a look at incredible rare manuscripts.
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Things to Do in NYC as a Couple (Beyond Dinner)
Every Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. the Morgan is free, and the historic library, with its three tiers of books and painted ceiling, is one of the most beautiful rooms in the city to stand in together.
Go for: Pierpont Morgan's library.