One of the most famous figures of the Gilded Age was J. Pierpont Morgan, also known as J.P. Morgan. Toward the end of his life, Morgan became obsessed with building an impressive collection. Now, his ...

The legacy of American financier John Pierpont Morgan is everywhere in New York. In addition to the pivotal and ruthless role he played on Wall Street, which included heading the firm that would ...

Greene was born Belle Marion Greener in Washington, D.C. in 1879. She was the daughter of a racial justice activist Richard T. Greener—the first Black graduate of Harvard College—and musician and ...

The bibliophiles in Christopher de Hamel’s lavishly illustrated book ensured the survival of medieval texts over centuries. By Bruce Holsinger The museum at the J. Pierpont Morgan mansion uses ...

A new exhibition sheds light on Belle da Costa Greene, who built a world-class collection for the Morgan—against all odds. Belle da Costa Greene in the West Room of J. Pierpont Morgan’s Library (ca.

On a recent rainy evening in New York City, a group of Untapped New York Insiders sought shelter within the book-lined walls of The Morgan Library and Museum. The Morgan recently completed a ...

Is the atmosphere quiet and contemplative, or does it have more of a lively museum vibe? The Morgan Library and Museum is considerably quiet for a popular New York institution. It's typically ...