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Attractions & ToursMidtown West

New York Public Library, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

Description

The New York Public Library’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Building is a landmark Beaux-Arts building on Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan. This iconic building houses outstanding research collections in the humanities and social sciences. Guarded by world-famous marble lions Patience and Fortitude, the Library houses architectural wonders include the stunning Map Division and the breathtaking Rose Main Reading Room, nearly the length of a football field. Don’t miss free exhibitions and daily tours.

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Location

Fifth Ave. & 42nd St. Manhattan, NY, 10018

Features

Cost
Free
Accessibility
Large Print
Braille
Open and/or Closed Captioned
Assistive Listening System
Sign Language Interpretation
Wheelchair Accessible
Type
Libraries & Educational Centers
Culture & History

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