Poster House, New York City

#850 among attractions in New York City

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Poster House is the first museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to posters. The museum is located in Chelsea, New York City, on 23rd Street between and Sixth Avenue and Seventh Avenue. The museum opened to the public on June 20, 2019. ()

Coordinates: 40°44'37"N, 73°59'36"W

Address

119 West 23rd StreetMidtown Manhattan (Chelsea)New York City United States

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+1 917-722-2439

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Poster House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Flatiron Building, Museum of Sex, Madison Square Park Fountain, Worth Square.

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Monuments and statues
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Poster House?

Nearby attractions include Red Door, New York City (2 min walk), Sixth Avenue, New York City (2 min walk), Irish Repertory Theatre, New York City (3 min walk), Church of the Holy Communion and Buildings, New York City (5 min walk).

How to get to Poster House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Poster House:

Metro

23rd Street • Lines: <F>, F, Hob–33, Jsq–33, JSQ–33 via HOB, M (3 min walk)

Bus

West 23rd Street & 6th Avenue (4 min walk)
East 23rd Street & Broadway • Lines: M23 Sbs (8 min walk)

Train

New York Penn Station (12 min walk)
Pennsylvania Station (14 min walk)

Ferry

Midtown/West 39th Street (34 min walk)