Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library's Treasures

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Free Admission


Until further notice, tickets will not be required for the exhibition, please check below for any upcoming closures


Join us for The New York Public Library’s first-ever permanent exhibition, showcasing extraordinary highlights from our world-renowned research collections—from Thomas Jefferson’s draft of the Declaration of Independence to the original Winnie-the-Pooh and Friends and more. Reserve your free timed tickets now!


For more than 125 years, The New York Public Library has collected, preserved, and made accessible the world’s knowledge, with more than 56 million items that tell incredible stories and inspire millions each year. the Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library's Treasures builds on our 125-year legacy by making some of our most significant collections freely available to everyone—so that all visitors are empowered to discover, learn, and create new knowledge, both today and in the years ahead.


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Masks encouraged, not required, in NYPL locations.


Please note that the exhibition hall will close 15 minutes before the building closes: 5:45 PM on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday; 7:45 PM on Tuesday and Wednesday; and 4:45 PM on Sunday.


UPCOMING CLOSURES:



  • April 12th-Sensory Friendly Family Day-Exhibit Opens to the General Public at 12pm


Tours of the Polonsky Exhibit of the New York Public Library's Treasures are available Mon-Sat at 12:30pm and 3:30pm and Sundays at 1:00pm and 3:30pm. Tour atttendance is first-come,first served and can be reserved in-person at the entrance to the exhibition.


There's More!


Get the most out of your visit to the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. Find out what to bring with you, how to get there, accessibility information, how to access the Treasures Audio Guide and exhibition tours, and more about exploring NYPL. Learn more.


Free audio guides in English, español (Spanish), 普通话 (Mandarin), and with verbal descriptions are available on your mobile device. Bring your headphones!


Plus, access the audio guide and full exhibition, explore special curated tours, discover what's new and what's leaving the exhibition soon, and more on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app. Download the app today!


On the day of your visit, ticket holders enjoy a 10% discount at The Library Shop, which features a range of items inspired by the exhibition, including a beautifully illustrated companion volume. Shop the Treasures Collection.

Image of the Cover of the Treasures Book

For more information, please visit nypl.org/treasures




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