New York Public Library

The New York Public Library, an architectural jewel of Manhattan

The second largest public library in the United States, the New York Public Library is full of literary treasures. The New York audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this architectural jewel, at once a temple of knowledge and an emblematic monument of Manhattan.

A temple of knowledge with millions of documents

With its tens of millions of documents, the New York Public Library is the second largest public library in the United States. Its main building, the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, is a masterpiece of architecture, guarded by two famous stone lions. Inside, the majestic reading room and the richly decorated spaces make it a true monument, as much as a place of knowledge.

What to see

You admire the monumental façade, the two stone lions, the great hall and the sumptuous reading room. The library also presents literary treasures and exhibitions. It is a stop for lovers of architecture, literature and beautiful places, a stone's throw from Fifth Avenue and Bryant Park.

Practical information

The New York Public Library, in its Stephen A. Schwarzman building, lies near Fifth Avenue and Bryant Park, in the heart of Manhattan, reachable on foot and by public transport. The visit is generally free, and guided tours are offered; hours vary by day and season. It is best to check them before coming.

What is the New York Public Library?

It is the second largest public library in the United States, rich with tens of millions of documents, and an architectural jewel of Manhattan.

Where is the New York Public Library?

In the Stephen A. Schwarzman building, near Fifth Avenue and Bryant Park, in the heart of Manhattan.