Hispanic Society Museum & Library
The Hispanic Society Museum & Library is one of the largest collections of Spanish art and culture outside of Spain, housing masterworks by Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco alongside an extraordinary research library of over 800,000 items. Founded by Archer Milton Huntington in 1904, it occupies the landmark Beaux-Arts Audubon Terrace campus in Washington Heights.
Est. 1904
Permanent Collection
The Hispanic Society's collection encompasses paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, and works on paper spanning Iberian and Latin American art from antiquity through the early 20th century. Among its most celebrated holdings are major works by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, and Sorolla, including the monumental 'Vision of Spain' cycle.
Collection Highlights
Hours & Admission
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| ThursdayToday | 12pm – 5pm |
| Friday | 12pm – 5pm |
| Saturday | 12pm – 5pm |
| Sunday | 12pm – 5pm |
Open Thursday through Sunday, noon to 5pm. Closed Monday through Wednesday.
Admission
Free Admission
Admission is always free.
Access & Getting There
Accessibility
- ♿ Wheelchair accessible
Getting There
1 to 157th St; A/B/C/D to 155th St
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