NYC 's Museum of American Illustration, Society of Illustrators - New York City

"...to promote and stimulate interest in the art of illustration, past, present and future, and to give impetus generally toward high ideals in the art by means of exhibitions, lectures, educational programs, social intercourse, and in such other ways as may seem advisable."

Founded on February 1, 1901, the Museum of American Illustration, Society of Illustrators' permanent collection is made up of 100s of works of art by many accomplished and celebrated artists. The Museum also has quite a variety of exhibitions which are comprised of contemporary, historical, group and other shows and forms of display. As well, there is an annual Student Scholarship and Government Service Show. This Annual Exhibition lasts for about eight weeks and is a comprehensive retrospective of the best of the preceding year's illustration. It attracts thousands of visitors.

To learn more about the Museum of Illustration, its history and whats available there, visit their site.

Visitor Info:

Gallery Hours:
10 AM - 8 PM Tuesday
10 AM - 5 PM Wednesday - Friday
12 noon - 4 PM Saturday
Closed most holidays

Located at: 128 East 63rd Street in Manhattan
(212) 838-2560

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Getting There by Subway: 4, 5 and 6 trains to 59th Street or 6 train to 68th Street leave you at a comfortable walking distance.