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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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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