The Morgan Library & Museum | NYC’s Billionaire Bookshelf 📚💎

Step into J.P. Morgan’s 1906 treasure box—where walnut shelves stretch three stories high, gilded muses dance on ceilings, and reading feels like royalty. Here’s why this Renaissance fantasy is NYC’s most opulent escape: 🏛️ Why It’s Stunning • Original manuscripts = Shakespeare’s handwriting 👀. • Rotunda frescoes = Medici-level drama. • Secret study = Morgan’s smoking chair* (cigar ghosts optional). Hot Take: That "I’m not rich enough to breathe here" awe? Relatable. 💰 Tickets & Hacks ✅ Free Fridays (5-7 PM) = reserve ahead (sells out!). ✅ Student discount = $13 (bring ID). ⚠️ Skip weekends = tourist stampede. Pro Tip: Whisper—the echoes are glorious. 📖 Must-See Spots 🖋️ Morgan’s Study = Gilded Age time capsule. 🎨 Rotunda Ceiling = Instagram vs. reality win. 📜 Gutenberg Bible = book nerd chills. Q: Team Manuscripts or Team Architecture? #NYCLibraries #HiddenNYC #BookLovers