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Hispanic Society Museum & Library: Architectural Tour (Open House New York)

Jennifer Whisenhunt and Graham Roscoe, Senior Associates from Beyer Blinder Belle, will lead a behind-the-scenes tour on the restoration and renovation of the campus and will visit the Terrace, East Gallery, Main Court, and Sorolla Gallery.

Established in 1904 as a museum and library devoted to the art and literature of Hispanic cultures worldwide, the Hispanic Society Museum & Library is the founding institution of the landmark Audubon Terrace cultural campus in the Upper Manhattan neighborhood of Washington Heights, where it occupies three buildings arrayed around a series of interconnected terraces and courtyards. Starting in 2023, the main building’s iconic Main Court and renowned Sorolla Gallery reopened to the public, the first step in a multi-phase restoration and revitalization project led by Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners. Work continues to restore the building’s facades, terraces, and additional gallery and storage spaces.

Tickets: https://ohny.org/place/hispanic-society-museum-library-architectural-tour/

Highbridge Water Tower: Tour (Open House New York)

Join the Urban Park Rangers for a tour inside the iconic Highbridge Water Tower to learn about the history of New York City’s water supply and enjoy the panoramic views from the top of the 200-foot tower.  nce a water pressure equalizing structure, this romantic Neo-Gothic tower overlooks the Harlem River.

The ground floor of the tower is wheelchair accessible. The top of the tower is accessible by a single staircase with 200 steps. No elevator access is available. The entrance to Highbridge Park on 174th St.& Amsterdam Ave,  Tickets are required:

https://ohny.org/place/highbridge-water-tower-2/