by Society of Illustrators
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A museum of illustration on the Upper East Side showing art from picture books, comics, magazines and posters. Kids who love drawing and graphic novels can see original artwork up close; kids 10 and under enter free.
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| Monday | — |
| Tuesday | — |
| Wednesday | 11 AM – 5 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM – 5 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM – 5 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM – 5 PM |
| Sunday | — |
Closed Sun-Tue and major holidays
Adults $18; students $12; kids 10 and under free with adult
Open Wed–Sat. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Ages 5–17.
Adults $18; students $12; kids 10 and under free with adult
Wednesday: 11 AM–5 PM · Thursday: 11 AM–5 PM · Friday: 11 AM–5 PM · Saturday: 11 AM–5 PM. Closed Sun-Tue and major holidays
128 E 63rd St, 10065, in the Upper East Side, Manhattan.
Yes. Society of Illustrators Museum is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by Society of Illustrators: societyillustrators.org, or call (212) 838-2560.
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