The Morgan Library & Museum
14 expert reviews
“The holdings are housed in several buildings, including Jr's old home, linked by a contemporary structure designed by Renzo Piano.”
– Michelin Guide
"Worth visiting for its architecture alone, the 1906 personal library of Pierpont Morgan, the late 19th-century industrialist, was designed by Charles McKim of McKim, Mead and White."
Top Choice
"Part of the 45-room mansion once owned by steel magnate JP Morgan, this sumptuous library features a phenomenal array of manuscripts, tapestries and books." Full review
"Renzo Piano's cool, clean 2006 reimagining of this landmark yoked together its three disparate buildings under a glass atrium." Full review
"This Madison Avenue institution began as the private library of financier J. Pierpont Morgan and is his artistic gift to the city." Full review
"The onetime home of famed financier J.P. Morgan... showcase pieces from Morgan’s personal collection." Full review
"See cool stuff the dead rich dude collected."
2 Stars
"This highly regarded institution houses an outstanding collection containing some 350,000 works: rare books, manuscripts, drawings, prints and artworks assembled by J. Pierpont Morgan." Full review
"The exquisite Italian Renaissance–inspired building by McKim, Mead & White is a sight to behold, and book-themed temporary exhibits are mounted in the Renzo Piano–designed expansion." Full review
"Period rooms open to the public include Mr. Morgan’s study and his library." Full review
"The JP Morgan Library's grand, old-world elegance immediately transports you to turn-of-the-century New York." Full review