Hispanic Society Museum & Library

Address:	613 W 155th St, New York, NY 10032, USA
Phone:	+1 212-926-2234
Site:	hispanicsociety.org
Rating:	4.6

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Michael LaRocca

We took our children here this morning to participate in a group kids session and had a great time. It was set up like an informal art class, right there in the museum itself. It reminded me of my art classes in my university days, except it was geared at young kids 10 and younger. The program directors, Cristina and Marta, were really fantastic. I would recommend taking your kids here for one of these sessions if you can. The sesions are conducted in Spanish and are a great tool for the kids (and parents) to meet other families and gain education in Spanish.

Jeremy Suprock

Contrary to the museums website or posted hours, this building is closed for the next two years. So keep that in mind before you run around the building in the pouring rain for 15 minutes trying to get in. Because you cant, and they literally cant be bothered to put up a sign saying that they are closed for two years. BONUS: When I called to ask how to get in, the woman working there told me that while they didnt post a sign in front of the building saying they were closed, I should have known about it because it was "on the news."

Dianne Durante

El Cid Campeador, by Anna Hyatt Huntington, 1927, is part of an ensemble in the courtyard of the Hispanic Society of America, which includes reliefs of Boabdil (last king of the Moors in Granada) and Don Quixote, and sculptures of animals native to Spain in marble and bronze. The courtyard is sometimes closed - check before visiting. For a detailed analysis of the Cid as a historic figure, and of this sculpture, see the Amazon app Monuments of Manhattan (video) and Durantes Getting More Enjoyment from Art You Love (Kindle).

Gomer Aquino

Huge canvases of mostly religious paintings. There is a small section showing Spanish ceramics and earthenware. The museum is too dark to see signages very cleary but it was bad customer service that really ruined it for me. The female receptionist showed a lot of attitude from the get-go, gave incomplete information, and was too lazy to even man the baggage deposit room. She was on her smartphone the whole time I was there.

Ben Horne

Over-hyped. First time we went there, we loved the cheeseburger. Other items on the menu were above average.Weve been there several times since and I must say, I find the food to be underwhelming. I eat out a LOT - 3-4x per week and not sure if we have been ordering the wrong food there but I dont find the food to be extraordinarily good. Ambience is fun, drinks are great but Id say the food is interesting but not amazing.

Milagro Lumaconi

No he ido aún , pero ví un programa de "Mujeres en New York" donde una actriz , y profesora de yoga da una vez por semana, su clase allí en el museo.. .!! Una MARAVILLA la recorrida por ahí...!!

marioriospinot

I have gone to this museum but I wish I would go more often esp. on Saturday when there is a tour available. Ive been on the tour and it is fantastic. The murals are great. And there is stuff from Latin America I think a silver set and paintings with shells and something on Emperor Montesumas (?) daughter marrying a Spaniard and begining meztizoism. Thank you.

Juanjo Garcia

Increible, yo estuve hace dos años y allí tienen unos unos murales de Sorolla impresionantes tanto de tamaño como de hermosos, los pinto Sorolla expresamente para este sitio.

MARIA JOSÉ ALVAREZ PATO

Físicamente no lo conozco pero si he presenciado las impresionantes exposiciones de parte de su colección en el Museo del Prado en Madrid

Fernando De Araujo / FDA

The Hispanic Society of America Quaint free museum and reference library for the study of the art and cultures of Spain, Portugal and Latin America. It includes artifacts from antiquity through today. I spent one morning here.Worth a visit. ****

Jason Deleon

This museum and library is rich in Spains culture and setting of this place is like traveling to a different country. Definitely, a place to collect your thoughts and appreciate the artwork of Spain, Portugal, and Latin America.

Patricia Maria Vilaboy Deus

La mayor colección de arte español del mundo fuera de España. Impresionante.

Carsten Phillip

Mind-blowing collection of Spanish paintings. The whole museum has a wonderful old-school Spanish charm. Best of all - its free!

Andy Matinog

Smallish but wonderful museum experience. Almost always empty when I show up. Amazing works - see for yourself.

Farouk Chemam

Beautiful museum, art and painters work exposed there are just fabulous! I never miss a chance to visit.

Luis Somoza

Beautiful museum with a large collection of Goya and Spanish art, and also free admission.

Elliot Avi Gitler

One of the hidden gems of NYC. A wonderful wonderful place.