A historic city library on Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, housed in a white marble Beaux-Arts building opened in 1911. Inside, visitors walk through marble halls and see exhibitions of manuscripts and historic objects.
Highlights
- Rose Main Reading Room
- Astor Hall marble interior
- Treasures exhibit
Good to know
- Free admission
- Main reading room open to public 10 to 11 AM
- Guided tours show reading rooms, book ahead
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