Outgoing
Poster House 1
Fine Arts Exhibition
Poster House 2
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Poster House

Flatiron District

New York's only museum devoted to poster art unpacks how bold graphics have shaped everything from wartime propaganda to Black American stage history. Rotating exhibitions span 19th-century lithographs to contemporary digital works, and Friday evenings bring free admission until 9pm: a perfect low-commitment stop between Chelsea gallery hopping.

graphic design museum
family-friendly
Chelsea location
compact visit

Tips

🛍️"the best (and most affordable) museum gift shop in the city"
🆓free admission every Friday and third Sunday
👶kids area with magnetic coloring mural on the lower level

Poster House

119 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011, USA

Upcoming at Poster House

Friday, Jun 12
Reading Under Fire: Arming Minds & Hearts During Wartime

Reading Under Fire: Arming Minds & Hearts During Wartime

June 12 at 10am

Wartime nations didn't just send bullets to the front: they sent books. This exhibition reveals how posters turned reading into a weapon of morale, fundraising, and democratic ideology during both World Wars.

Visita guiada en español: La negritud en el escenario

Visita guiada en español: La negritud en el escenario

June 12 at 5pm

Explore Black American stage and screen history through rare vintage posters on this Spanish-language guided tour. The exhibition traces how African American stories evolved from theater to cinema, spotlighting the playwrights, composers, and performers who shaped their own narratives.

Saturday, Jun 13
Drink & Draw: Drag Cabaret

Drink & Draw: Drag Cabaret

June 13 at 7pm

Sketch drag performers in expressive poses and wild costumes, then watch them own the stage in a 30-minute cabaret set. All skill levels welcome, materials and a cocktail included.