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- tinaNtravelSan Jose, CA2,161 contributionsThis was recommended and I must say, it was more interesting than I anticipated. The old Bibles from as old as the 700s/800s were particularly impressive as was one of the original Guttenberg Bibles. The hall with the library itself was amazing – with the artwork/paintings on the ceiling and just the general layout of the library. There are several rooms you can look in with other old manuscripts and books as well as artwork and a room with ancient artifacts. It is small, but impressive. The upper room currently has a Franz Kafka exhibit and there is a tour that explains his life and what one sees in that exhibit.Written January 19, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Christophe BQuebec City, Canada1,030 contributionsAn impressive venue and I visited it for a business conference (NRF). While it's huge, signage is good and there are many utilities in the building.Written January 12, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- lizakqNaguabo1,696 contributionsThe architecture on this building is beautiful. Entrance is free of charge and you will find a lot of people here so it won't be as quiet as you expect. The Christmas tree was just amazing and the exhibitions were very interesting. You really could spend a couple of hours here.Written April 27, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- KelliKeller, TX1,386 contributionsThis review is basically a love letter to Roberta, Doug, and the rest of the team who put together the event for LinFamFest. The staff here is just tops - keeping the secrets, putting together all the details, and being the best, most helpful humans. I didn’t get to come back for the scheduled In The Heights viewing, but now that I have my library card, I’ll do it again some other visit. Thanks for everything!Written October 13, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Elise GHudson River Valley, NY1,315 contributionsThough this review is not written about a track experience, we attended a music and dance performance at the Armory and were in awe of the venue.
Before the show, it was lovely to tour around the different rooms, there was plenty of room, acoustics were great, seats were comfortable and all in all, a wonderful venue for performance art.
The location is great as one does not encounter the crowds of Broadway and other neighborhoods in Manhattan.Written October 5, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - tinaNtravelSan Jose, CA2,161 contributionsThis is a branch of the New York Public Library. What makes it worth visiting is that it looks like it had been a church in the past. The outside looks like a church and inside there is an interesting winding staircase with some pretty stained-glass windows. This is not really worth going out of your way to see, but if you are in the area, it is worth stepping inside for a few minutes.Written April 22, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- FarwriterLondon, UK142 contributionsI highly recommend taking a guided tour of Park Avenue Armory if you are interested in history or architecture. This is a stunning late 19th century building which was built as the home for the 7th regiment in the 1880s. It is now in the process of being restored room by room and is also used by artists and for theatrical performances in the enormous drill hall. Tours run usually every month - I did have to book several weeks in advance to find the next available date. The $25 charge was very reasonable - it was supposed to take 75 minutes but was closer to 90, perhaps because our group asked lots of questions! But the guide, Grace, was happy to answer them all and was very pleasant and knowledgeable. We saw three rooms on the ground floor and two of the rooms on the first floor as well as the drill hall. The Veterans' Room with decoration by Tiffany and Stanford White was absolutely stunning. Most of the rooms have seating available so you can sit as you listen to the guide, and photographs are permitted.
One thing which could perhaps have been included was a bit more information about General Emmons Clark, who is represented in a huge portrait in the first room we visited. Grace had to look up who was the subject of the paintings in the room but it was only as we were leaving the room that I noticed there is actually a plaque to Emmons Clark under his portrait, thanking him for being instrumental in getting the Armory built, so I was surprised that he didn't feature more prominently. I presume the medals displayed by the plaque also belong to him.
Anyway, that is a minor nitpick - Grace was great and I really enjoyed it. I must say that the staff on the box office and the reception desk could learn something from her in how to talk to people - they were both very abrupt and surly, particularly the young man on reception who barked "TOUR?" at me as I approached the desk and exasperatedly told me that I couldn't use the bathroom until I had checked in. The email booking confirmation tells you to check in at the Mary Divver Room but there is no signage at the entrance to show you where this is - for information, it is immediately to your right when you go up the entrance steps (so you then don't have to go as far as the rude receptionist).Written March 22, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Alix C9 contributionsWe called in here during a walk around Harlem and I am so glad we did. The library was closed but a very helpful member of staff guided us round and told us about the cosmogram and the Benches by the roadside project. We had a look at the James Baldwin exhibition as well. Really memorable visit and a big thank you to the member of staff concerned who I believe was called Phillip.Written January 11, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Robyn DeverettToronto, Canada188 contributionsPeople always tell you to look up and watch where you’re going, but if I wasn’t looking down at my feet, I would’ve missed out on the creative writing on the sidewalk.
I’m sharing some of my favourite brass plates, but feel free to walk the walk on the streets of New York, and choose the ones that resonate the most with you.Written January 9, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Connor T6 contributionsWhat a fun way to team build with my coworkers! We had a blast feeling like we were on a live game show. It was totally immersive with the wrap around projection mapping and the host was fun and engaging. I would highly recommend for groups!Written July 19, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- StephenCrossDublin, Ireland31,618 contributionsSamsung 837 to me is more about the architectural structure as opposed to what’s inside it. Good view from the high line.Written April 1, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Bi-coasterBradenton, FL1,277 contributionsAlthough you must be a member of this library to check out books, they do host lectures and other events open to the public. It's a lovely grand building and the children's rooms are most welcoming and attractive. If I lived in New York, I'd definitely join!Written May 3, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- monsieur hibouParis, France92 contributionsA great pit-stop for whatever weather. Airy, beautiful views in the library where you can drink and eat within reason (no loud crunching but plenty of coffee sipping and sandwich munching). Pull any volume of poetry published in the past 50 years in the US off the shelves, plus plenty of foreign translated into english poetry.Written November 11, 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- StephenCrossDublin, Ireland31,618 contributionsCity Hall park sits very obviously in front of City Hall which is downtown Manhattan. There is also a visitors centre. Recommended.Written February 5, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- knowsnyc871 contributionsA quiet gem. We always take the 4,5 or 6 subway to 59th St., exit at 60th, and walk almost two blocks west to get here. This is a quiet block of private clubs you cannot enter between Bloomingdale’s and Central Park.
Grolier is one you can enter and it is always free.
The street level has a large gallery. Exhibits change three times per year. Currently, it is about published material for WWII soldiers. This included mini books to fit into uniform pockets, propaganda and more. Fascinating with informative labels.
Upstairs is a smaller gallery (and rest room) about the history of detective books. These came from a private collector.
A unique spot for lovers of books, bookstores, libraries and more.
Elevators available as is an unattended coat room.Written December 30, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
