We took advantage of the one the free daily tours, beginning at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Our guide enthusiastically took us around the building and described it's history, architecture, art, collections, and present usage as a research library. On display is one of the rare copies of the Guttenberg Bible and AA Milne's actual stuffed animals that inspired his... more

Saw the big lions out front and thought we'd go inside - especially since it was freezing outside. I knew that the library was supposed to be very nice architecturally but was expecting to see a bunch of marbel pillars, etc. Well the marble is there - and a lot of it - but what I was suprised by were... more

Very nice place to have a look around for a short time if you are in the area. The building itself looks very good and the interior is very impressive, escpecially some of the ceilings. more

Hungarian visitors are likely looking for Mihaly Munkacsy’s oil on canvas painting, "Blind Milton dictating 'Paradise Lost' to his daughters" which can be found in the Edna Barnes Salomon room on the third floor gallery. Except some colors of the furnishings and in the youngest girl’s rosy cheek, this is so dark a painting, you can almost feel your own... more

This wonderful landmark is definitely worth a visit during a New York City trip, even if you've been there before as I have. It is just beautiful inside and it would be easy to spend a full hour or more looking at all of the artwork and beautiful architecture. Take a look out into the front foyer from the second... more

This library is very big and beautifully decorated especially the ceilings. There is also bag check when you first walk into the library. The reading rooms were amazing and there were a few other rooms which you couldn't go into but I had a peek through the window. In one room there seemed to be a mini museum with portraits.... more

We didn't have time to go inside and explore but the outside was absolutely beautiful. It was also brought to my attention from one of the locals that reminded me that this is where GhostBusters had a segment in the movie. I would like to come back and tour inside when I have more time. I would recommend it to... more

スパイダーマンや、ゴーストバスターズでみたことのある図書館で、ここで撮られたのかと思うとうれしい気持ちになりました。街の... more

NY留学中はアパートからも近かったので、よく利用していました。こんなに立派な施設が無料で開放されているなんて！とNYの太... more