New York City · Attraction
New York Public Library — Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
Worth ItA stunning, free Beaux Arts landmark in Midtown — genuinely one of the best-value stops in a city where everything else costs hundreds.
“Before you even step inside, the scale hits you.”
Best for
- A free, low-stress family stop in Midtown
Why Milo likes it
- Free entry ($0) in a city where family attraction tickets add up fast makes this one of the best values around
- Stunning Beaux Arts architecture — twin marble lions, carved stone facades, dramatic vaulted staircases
- The Rose Main Reading Room looks like something out of a European palace
- A great low-stress escape from the frantic energy of nearby Times Square for families
Know before you go
- Exhibitions rotate — we caught the Polonsky Treasures Exhibition featuring an original Gutenberg Bible
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Pro tip
Bryant Park right behind the library is a great spot to relax after your visit — and in December it transforms into the Winter Village with an ice rink and Christmas market.
Milo Experienced — Milo was personally there