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The first U.S. museum devoted to posters, with bold, colorful exhibitions that are easy for kids to enjoy. Kids under 18 are always free, and everyone gets in free on Fridays.
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| Tuesday | — |
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| Thursday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM – 9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
Closed Mon-Wed
Adults $15; kids under 18 free; free Fridays and third Sunday monthly
Open Thu–Sun. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Ages 5–17.
Adults $15; kids under 18 free; free Fridays and third Sunday monthly
Sunday: 10 AM–6 PM · Thursday: 10 AM–6 PM · Friday: 10 AM–9 PM · Saturday: 10 AM–6 PM. Closed Mon-Wed
119 W 23rd St, 10011, in Chelsea, Manhattan.
Yes. Poster House is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by Poster House: posterhouse.org.
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