Andrew Carnegie Mansion, New York City

Name: Andrew Carnegie Mansion
Address: New York City, United States

#1513 among attractions in New York City

Neo-georgian architecture, Neo-renaissance architecture

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The Andrew Carnegie Mansion is a historic house located at 2 East 91st Street at Fifth Avenue in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York City, New York. Andrew Carnegie moved into his newly completed mansion in late 1902 and lived there until his death in 1919; his wife, Louise, continued to live there until her death in 1946. The building is now the Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, part of the Smithsonian Institution. The surrounding area, part of the larger Upper East Side neighborhood, has come to be called Carnegie Hill. The mansion was named a National Historic Landmark in 1966. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°47'4"N, 73°57'29"W

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Upper Manhattan (Upper East Side)New York City United States

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Day trips

Andrew Carnegie Mansion – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, The Jewish Museum.

0.4 miSW
World-class art collection
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City
12 min walk • The Metropolitan Museum of Art, often referred to simply as "the Met," is a beacon of culture and history situated in New York City, United States. As one of the largest and most prestigious art museums in the world, the Met offers a comprehensive collection that spans...
0.4 miW
Urban oasis with ballfields and a zoo
Central Park, New York City
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~570 ftSW
Modern art museum with a notable design
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York City
3 min walk • Nestled within the bustling streets of New York City, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum stands as a beacon of modern art and architecture. This unique museum, known simply as "The Guggenheim," presents a stark contrast to the conventional structures that dot the...
~420 ftNE
Modern gift shop for ceremonial objects
The Jewish Museum, New York City
3 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant streets of New York City, the Jewish Museum stands as a beacon of cultural heritage and historical reflection. Situated at 1109 Fifth Avenue, at the corner of 92nd Street, this prominent institution is dedicated to the preservation...
0.4 miSW
Museum, Fashion museum
Anna Wintour Costume Center, New York City
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~1210 ftNW
Natural attraction, Lake, Body of water
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, New York City
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of New York City's Central Park, the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir stands as a serene oasis amidst the bustling urban environment. This vast body of water, named in honor of the former First Lady after her passing in 1994, is an iconic...
0.4 miSW
Museum
Thomas J. Watson Library, New York City
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~1320 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture
Neue Galerie New York, New York City
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~90 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Historical place
Cooper Hewitt, New York City
1 min walk • Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum is a design museum located in the Upper East Side's Museum Mile in Manhattan, New York City.
~280 ftS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Church of the Heavenly Rest, New York City
2 min walk • The Church of the Heavenly Rest is an Episcopal church located on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 90th Street, opposite Central Park and the Carnegie Mansion, on the Upper East Side of New York City.
~390 ftS
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
National Academy of Design, New York City
2 min walk • The National Academy of Design is an honorary association of American artists, founded in New York City in 1825 by Samuel Morse, Asher Durand, Thomas Cole, Martin E.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Andrew Carnegie Mansion?

Nearby attractions include Cooper Hewitt, New York City (1 min walk), Otto H. Kahn House, New York City (1 min walk), Church of the Heavenly Rest, New York City (2 min walk), National Academy of Design, New York City (2 min walk).

How to get to Andrew Carnegie Mansion by public transport?

The nearest stations to Andrew Carnegie Mansion:

Bus

East 96th Street & 5th Avenue • Lines: M106, M96 (7 min walk)
East 96th Street & Madison Avenue • Lines: M96 (8 min walk)

Metro

96th Street • Lines: <6>, 4, 6 (11 min walk)
86th Street • Lines: <6>, 4, 5, 6, A, B, C, Q (15 min walk)