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The Hispanic Society of America
A free museum and reference library for the study of the arts
and cultures of Spain, Portugal, and Latin America.
Located
on Audubon Terrace, Broadway between 155 and 156 Streets
(212)
926-2234
Mailing
address:
613 West 155th Street
New York, NY 10032

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Joaquin Sorolla's mural series depicting the regions of Spain is currently on exhibition in Spain while the Sorolla Room is renovated. |
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They will be reinstalled at the Hispanic Society in early 2010. The current exhibtion schedule (subject to change) is as follows: |
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Tours
at Two:
The Hispanic Society offers free 45-minute tours of the building
and
collections given by Museum Curators or the Education Department
at 2:00 pm on Saturdays.
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Hours
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Museum |
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| Sunday |
1:00
pm - 4:00
pm |
| Monday |
Closed |
| Tuesday |
10:00
am - 4:30
pm |
| Wednesday |
10:00
am - 4:30
pm |
| Thursday |
10:00
am - 4:30
pm |
| Friday |
10:00
am - 4:30
pm |
| Saturday |
10:00
am - 4:30
pm |
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The Hispanic Society's North Building Galleries
will be closed for installation until further notice. |
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North
Building Galleries
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| Tuesday |
10:15
am - 4:00
pm |
| Wednesday |
10:15
am - 4:00
pm |
| Thursday |
10:15
am - 4:00
pm |
| Friday |
10:15
am - 4:00
pm |
| Saturday |
10:15
am - 4:00
pm |
| Sunday |
1:15 pm – 3:45 pm |
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Special visits to the North Building may
be available,
pending guard availability. |
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Museum
Closures
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| All
Mondays |
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| New
Year’s Day |
January
1 and 2 |
| Lincoln’s
Birthday |
February
12 |
| Washington’s
Birthday |
February
22 |
| Good
Friday and Easter |
April
6 and 8 |
| Traditional Memorial
Day |
May
30 |
| Independence
Day |
July
4 |
| Thanksgiving |
November
22 |
| Christmas
Holiday |
December
24, 25, 26, 30, and 31 |
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Library
Closures |
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Access to the research library of the Hispanic Society is
closed all days that the museum is closed. In addition, the
library is closed on the following dates: |
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Sundays |
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| Holy
Saturday |
April 7 |
| August |
August
1 – 31 |
| Thanksgiving
Weekend |
November
22 and 23 |
| Christmas
Holiday |
December
24 – January 8 |
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Floor
Plan |
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You
may download a PDF of the floor plan for our library and museum
by selecting on the following link.
Download Floor
Plan |
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Admission |
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Admission
is free. |
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Transportation |
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The
Hispanic Society of America is located on Broadway
between 155th and 156th Streets in New York City.
Buses: M4 or M5 to Broadway and 155th Street
Subway: Number 1 to Broadway and 157th Street |
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Parking |
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Limited
metered parking on Broadway.
Free
parking on 155th Street between Broadway and Riverside Drive (check
signs for alternate side regulations).
There
is a parking garage on 153 street between Broadway and Riverside
Drive. |
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Accessibility |
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Our expansion plans include 100% wheelchair accessibility, but at present access for people in wheelchairs is extremely limited. Please contact us at 212-926-2234,
ext. 209, to discuss any accommodations we may provide to address
your special needs. |
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Group
Visits |
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We
welcome groups under 100 and can provide tours based on availability.
We are glad to offer our resources to teachers and guides
to prepare their visits.
See Group
Visit Information. |
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Coat
Check |
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The
museum offers free coat check, but large bags are not allowed. |
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Photography |
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Photography
without flash is permitted in the museum.
Tripod,
lighting and other devices are not allowed under any circumstances. |
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Restaurants |
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The
Hispanic Society does not have a cafeteria but the surrounding neighborhood
has an extensive selection of Spanish and Latin American restaurants. |
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Gift
Shop |
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Books,
postcards and other publications by the Hispanic Society are available
at the gift shop located in the Sorolla Room. |
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