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Visiting the League

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About 215 West 57th Street

The League's landmark building on 57th Street in midtown Manhattan is open to the public, and visitors are welcome to explore exhibitions on view in the Phyllis Harriman Mason Gallery and browse art materials and books in the Art Supply Store. 

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Phyllis Harriman Mason Gallery

In the League's second-floor gallery, a variety of exhibitions rotate throughout the year—from installations of student and instructor work to exhibitions pulled from the League’s permanent collection. Free lectures, panels, and films are also hosted in the gallery.

Gallery Hours

Monday – Friday: 10 AM – 9 PM
Saturday & Sunday:  10 AM – 4 PM

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The Art Supply Store

The Art Supply Store is located in the first-floor lobby of the League. The store specializes in fine art materials in drawing, painting, sculpting, and printmaking, and the staff is made up of knowledgeable studio artists who can help you with your selections. The store also offers a range of other useful items (and gift ideas!), including art-related books, t-shirts, aprons, hats, and mugs. Gift certificates are also available for purchase. 

Store Hours

Monday – Friday:  8:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Saturday & Sunday:  8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Monday – Friday:
8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday:
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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Library

The League’s library is an exceptional resource for students and researchers, offering quiet space to browse the League’s collection of books on art history, creativity, artistic technique, and the business of art. The League’s library is a non-circulating reference library. The library is located between the second and third floors of the League. Please call ahead to verify library hours.

library Hours

Monday – Friday:  9 AM – 8:30 PM
Saturday & Sunday:  9 AM – 4:30 PM

Monday – Friday:
9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday:
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Café Atelier

Café Atelier is currently open and serving coffee, espresso drinks, and more. Featuring pastries by Colson Patisserie and sandwiches, wraps, and salads by Nordstrom.

CAFé Hours

Monday – Friday:  8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Monday – Friday:
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

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Our Location

BY SUBWAY

N,Q,R to 57th Street/7th Avenue 1,A,B,C,D to Columbus Circle
F to 57th Street/6th Avenue

N,Q,R to 57th Street/7th Avenue
1,A,B,C,D to Columbus Circle
F to 57th Street/6th Avenue

CONTACT

212-541-7024 (fax)

Observed Holidays

The League is closed on the following holidays:

New Year’s Holiday

Sunday, January 1, 2023

Monday, January 2, 2023

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Monday, January 16, 2023

Monday, January 16, 2023

Presidents’ Day

Monday, February 20, 2023

Monday, February 20, 2023

Easter Sunday

Sunday, April 9, 2023

Sunday, April 9, 2023

Memorial Day

Monday, May 29, 2023

Monday, May 29, 2023

Juneteenth

Monday, June 19, 2023

Monday, June 19, 2023

Independence Day

Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Labor Day

Monday, September 4, 2023

Monday, September 4, 2023

Yom Kippur

Monday, September 25, 2023

Monday, September 25, 2023

Thanksgiving Day

Thursday, November 23, 2023

Thursday, November 23, 2023

Christmas Holiday

Monday, December 25, 2023

Monday, December 25, 2023