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The landmark building pictured below is The Humanities and Social Sciences Library, which most visitors are surprised to learn, is not a circulating library at all, but an impressive research library that has over 15 million items in its collection.
Since 1911, it has been a place for scholars and students alike to peruse books, maps, ancient scrolls and even comic books.
The "Main Branch" as this building is often called, is one of four research libraries and 85 branch libraries that make up the New York Public Library System. It is a magnificent place to visit, and guided tours are available.
Location
5th Avenue between 40th and 41st Streets
Hours
Closed - Monday & Sunday
11-7:30 Tuesday & Wednesday
10-6 Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Pricing
FREE to visit the Library.
Tours
Free tours 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m on Tuesday through Saturday
Directions
Subway
Preferably B, D, F or Q to 42nd street. Ride the back of the Train.
Bus
Tour Bus
Gray Line New York Sightseeing Tours Bus - Downtown Loop. Click for more details.
Official Website
www.nypl.org
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