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Society of Illustrators

The Society of Illustrators is one of the many off the beaten path museums in New York City, and while it may not have as many visitors, it certainly isn't a place to miss. Certainly don't miss the art of illustration featured here, with countless historical galleries since the museum's opening in 1901. It's even the origin of the famous "I Want You For U.S. Army" poster of World War I and II.

Address: 128 East 63rd St
Getting there: at Lexington Ave; Subway: to 59th Street or to Lexington Avenue–59th Street with free transfer to at Lexington Avenue–63rd Street; Bus: M101, M102, and M103 to 3rd Avenue & East 63rd Street (northbound) or Lexington Avenue & East 64th Street (southbound)
Hours: Closed · opens 11 am
Weekly hours
Mon Closed
Tue Closed
Wed 11 am–5 pm
Thu 11 am–5 pm
Fri 11 am–5 pm
Sat 11 am–5 pm
Sun Closed
Read from the travel guide, which lists: Wed-Sat 11AM-5PM
Price: $15/adult, $10/concession, children under 10 free
Website: societyillustrators.org (opens in a new tab)

Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	11 am–5 pm
Thu	11 am–5 pm
Fri	11 am–5 pm
Sat	11 am–5 pm
Sun	Closed

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