Poster House

We visited two great exhibitions of War time posters focused on Nuclear bombs and Mike Kings gig posters. Took us around 40 minutes and the entry is free on fridays. Don’t miss out on this amazing place!

Nice museum. If you read all the signage, you'll want about 2 hours or more here. If you don't read everything, you could stroll through in about 45 minutes. I would definitely recommend visiting their website to see what is being shown because there are no permanent displays, so you need to be interested in at least one of the current showings. Atoms for War and Peace was very good. The display of music posters was interesting, but the show related to Cuba wasn't (to me, obviously. Different people will have different tastes.) I don't normally say this, but the gift shop is very, very good. did you see a poster you really like? You can probably get it in some form in the gift shop, whether it be a print of the poster, a postcard of it, or maybe a cool 3D magnet or something. There are also professional artists products that one would use to make your own posters. Admission prices aren't bad, but don't forget that Fridays are free!

Great space with lots of interesting exhibits. Particularly interesting for those into graphics and design but most visitors should be able to appreciate the exhibits. There is a cafe with some tables, chairs and soft-seating near the front. There is also a pretty cool store towards the front which has some interesting items...including graphics-related books, various stationery and prints of some of the art exhibited throughout house. They are open Thursday through Sunday and tickets are $12 for adults and free for children under 18. There are discounts for seniors, students, and veterans ($8 admission). Admission is FREE for all on Fridays (currently). You can read everything in about an hour or two max.

If you’re into graphic design, you’ve got to check out this place! They’ve got an incredible collection of posters, both old and new. And guess what? They even have a cute little cafe where you can work and a fantastic store. It’s a must-visit for any design enthusiast!

Absolutely incredible space ran by incredible people! If you are in the area it's worth a hour to 2 hour visit to walk around. If you adore graphic design, this place is worth going out of your way for. They change up the exhibits often so this place has a repeatable nature to it, unlike many other small museums in NYC

Free First Friday was certainly a vibe. Highly recommend. Casual art museum with lovely bar centrally located and dranks are allowed on the first flow galleries :) Even had an impromptu Bomba show well aligned with the exhibit—Puerto Rico in Print: The Posters of Lorenzo Homar. Pretty solid curation. We will be back!

Cool museum that anyone into graphic design and/or architectural design would like! Visited on a Saturday morning afternoon. Bunch of different spaces, with different exhibits, seating at the ground level, a kid friendly space on the lower level, and accessible at both exhibit levels. Would love to come back for an event in the future.

Really interesting museum. Visited to see the Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace exhibit. Although the space is fairly small the price of admissions is super reasonable. Plus the gift shop was pretty cheap. I got two posters, 3 postcards, and an enamel pin for $30.

Poster House is a cool little museum located in Chelsea. I recently learned that it's the first museum in the U.S. dedicated entirely to posters! It's clean, easy to navigate, and doesn't take long to explore. During my visit, I checked out the exhibit Fallout: Atoms for War & Peace, which was both interesting and informative. The vibe is super nice, colorful walls, friendly staff, a great indoor café with plenty of seating, and large space to relax. It was a refreshing stop, offering a nice change of pace from NYC's larger museums. The gift shop is also worth browsing. I can't wait to go back and see what the next exhibition will be, since their exhibits rotate frequently.

Great space with lots of interesting exhibits. Particularly interesting for those into graphics and design but most visitors should be able to appreciate the exhibits. There is a cafe with some tables, chairs and soft-seating near the front. There is also a pretty cool store towards the front which has some interesting items...including graphics-related books, various stationery and prints of some of the art exhibited throughout house. They are open Thursday through Sunday and tickets are $12 for adults and free for children under 18. There are discounts for seniors, students, and veterans ($8 admission). Admission is FREE for all on Fridays (currently). You can read everything in about an hour or two max.

Poster House opened in 2019 & is the 1st Poster Museum in the U.S. Located on W. 23rd Street in Manhattan, Poster House is accessible via public transportation that includes the F,M, C, E, W, R Trains to 23rd Street. It is easy to order admission tickets via their website. There are 2 Floors w/ multiple exhibits that run at the same time. Previous memorable poster exhibits included 1.) "Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters", 2.)"The Anatomy of a Movie Poster: The Work of Dawn Baillie", 3.) "We Tried To Warn You! Environmental Crisis Posters 1970-2020", 4.) "Made in Japan: 20th Century Poster Art", & one of my favorites 5.) "Black Power to Black People: Branding the Black Panther Party". Current exhibits that have been viewed include "Just Frame It. How Nike Turned Sport Stars Into Superheroes" - ends Feb. 2025 & "Fantastical Streets: The Theatrical Posters of Boris Bucan" - until Feb. 2025 Next First Friday (free admission) - 12/6/24. During this upcoming Free Friday, thete will be events including Tote Bag Screen Printing (fee for this event) /Drop In Lino Block Printing (fee for this event), & Hand Lettering Workshop (fee for this event). There have also been various live performances - Choy Lay Fut Lion Dance was a favorite & there was a previous Sound Bath Event. Interplanetary Funk Drag Show will perform on 12/6/24. Movie Screenings are on the lower level. Special Screening on 12/6/24 will be "Space Jam 2: A New Legacy". Poster House had both a quaint gift shop & cafe area that sells snacks & beverages. Website - posterhouse.org Instagram - @posterhousenyc Open Thurs. - Sun. - 10am - 6pm. Extended Hours during "First Friday" - 1st Friday of each month is free admission & hours of operation are 10am- 9pm.

Had an amazing time celebrating my son's birthday at the Poster House. We hired a room downstairs and coordinated with the most pleasant team ever - Colin & Shaquille. Everything went smoothly - we bought our own entertainment, decorations, food and drinks (and also a piñata). Everyone had a great time, parents included. Would definitely recommend to check out this place for small events / birthday parties. The writing wall also kept the kids entertained for ages!

Nice little space. Very well curated. I have no other shows to compare it to, but it seemed very much as if the space was designed AROUND the posters, and not the other way around. Gift shop is pretty awesome as well.

Went on one of the First Fridays - free admission, with scheduled events. Because we didn't plan to stay long, couldn't join most of the activities (some for a fee, others free) - in the future, better to time the visit based on the events. Got a free drink from the cafe that day. The staff at the main desk were very informative and patient. As far as the museum, we saw posters for NY/NYC which I found interesting. There was an exhibit on movie posters; about the environment etc. May not be for everyone though.

Spontaneously walked in on a Friday, not knowing that they do FREE FRIDAYS! They also do First Fridays with fun events the first Friday of each month! For free, I can't complain, however I personally wouldn't pay full price for this museum. There's only one main floor that has a bunch of different NY posters centered around history, and then a smaller room in their bottom level of movie posters. They also have a cafe next to their check in desk with ample seating and clean restrooms. In the front, they have a bookstore with digital prints of posters and NYC memorabilia. This museum isn't bad for a look-see, but it's not totally my cup of tea. It was still cool to check it out though, especially if you're looking to kill time in the area!

This is one of my favorite low commitment museums in NYC. There are some museums where one day isn't enough (ie: The Met) and some where it feels like you are not getting anything from the experience. I think Poster House is the right mix of getting something worthwhile out of a short period of time. One would think there isn't that much to cover with posters. But everytime I visit , I become intrigued on so much ground they can cover. Currently, they have main exhibits on New York as a travel destination through the lens of posters and the evolution of the work of movie posters through one designer (Dawn Baillie). Even though touring the museum is 1.5 - 2 hours max, I felt that I learned so much from the experience and this museum does a great job of adding context. They had an exhibit on Blaxploitation films previously which was great because it examined the time period, the art style, the tropes and so much more. This museum charges $12 for adults, free for children under 18 (varied prices depending on other characteristics) and has all day free Fridays. Because the exhibits don't change as much, I think 12 bucks is worth it for a one time experience for not only just the main exhibits (plus the mini ones and the kids area) plus the free wifi and the cafe. One of my favorite chais was made here. So overall I think it is a cool topic and filled with educational content in a cool

One of my favorite museums I've seen in the city thus far. We went when it was free on Fridays. Such a cool art form to see celebrated. I love the many European examples. The space is colorful, well, painted, and easy to navigate. I'm so glad that this art form is celebrated because it's one of my favorites. The staff was kind. The merch shop is one of the best I've seen. With all of these cool posters, they take the forms of buttons and small prints for only seven dollars.

I've revisited this venue at least three times in the year since I discovered it. They've had great exhibits on subway/magazine/collage art, Air India, the Black Panthers, climate change, Art Deco, and more. I'm always amazed at how well the sets are put together--how organized, colorful, informative, and visually appealing. Also cohesive, without an overwhelming amount of text. Nice little cafe for a cocktail and some snacks (though the premade cheese and meat plates are expensive and underwhelming). Staff is always so nice and helpful! And as I said before, Fridays are free and they are open til 9 PM. I went this past Friday midday and it wasn't crowded at all! One of my NYC faves.

I visited Poster House for the first time about a week ago when I was in New York for Labor Day weekend. What is it? The first museum in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to posters. It opened in 2009 and its permanent collection contains thousands of posters. Sound weird and niche? It is. Which is why I enjoyed it so much. I'd never really spent much time thinking about posters as either art or artifacts. And Poster House really places posts in those two contexts. The building is gorgeous, and the staff were really friendly. There's also a coffeeshop in the museum, so it's a great place for mid-afternoon pick-me-up if touristing around the city has you a bit tuckered out. Because they have such a large collection of posters, their exhibitions change up quite often, which keeps it exciting to visit. When I visited, they had several different exhibits; my favorites were "Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters" and "The Anatomy of a Movie Poster: The Work of Dawn Baillie." It's not a huge museum, but it offers something really different from NYC's other great museums. Worth a visit if you're curious about it or if there's an exhibit you're interested in!

I visited Poster House for the first time a couple of weeks ago for West Side Fest. Poster house is unique because it's the first museum in the US devoted entirely to posters. These aren't the posters you see in your friend's dorm room. The posters span different eras and countries and often have some kind of educational message or public impact. When we arrived, the people at the front desk gave us cute stickers as our admission ticket. There were two exhibits on view. One was an Art Deco exhibition and the other was about climate awareness. The museum overall is pretty small with two floors and was particularly cramped because of the free admission for West Side Fest. I liked the posters on view but the climate one was definitely more engaging. I wish there was a wider collection.

It's a quick visit through some interesting athletic moments. If you're a sports fan you might appreciate the exhibits and Hip Hop afficianados will enjoy the memorabilia. Otherwise, it's not spectacular but worthwhile!

The Poster House in Chelsea is the first in the US to be dedicated entirely to posters and they have free walk-in admission every Friday!! It's a smaller museum with two floors of exhibitions. When I went, the two main ones focused on art deco and climate change awareness. The art deco gallery had a moving figure drawing class going on, which meant some of the posters were a bit blocked, but it was certainly fun to watch the dancers and sketchers. I really liked learning about the impact of posters on society and culture throughout history! When: Free admission every Friday, when it's open until 9pm!

Susie and Sodhiana are the pleasant ladies at the reception desk of the Postwr House. After the gym I walked there to see the lower ground floor which has movie posters. As the museum is free all day on Fridays I find it convenient and pleasant to pop in here. I took the elevator down and saw the posters and read descriptions what is lovely here is that all the employees are cheerful and pleasant to talk to. The badge one has to wear is also pretty.

One of the best museums in the city. Has great pieces while having enough room to go at your own pace. Great store and free admission on Fridays and every third Sunday. Great staff too!

I hadn't heard of this relatively new (opened in 2019) museum dedicated to posters prior to discovering it through the Culture Pass database while looking for things to do (Culture Pass allows you to make reservations at many museums for free as a member of the New York or Brooklyn Public Libraries). My friend and I met up and spent around two hours perusing the space, admiring the exhibitions (the two main ones on right now are about art deco and climate change awareness, respectively), and reading all the informational placards. There's a book/gift shop and cafe (serving coffee, alcohol, and snacks) on the main floor. There are additional restrooms and a kids space in addition to more gallery space and an educational workshop downstairs. The space is modern and welcoming. I'll keep an eye out for future Poster House shows and events.

Small but quality museum. I came today for the free events held and I did not leave disappointed. Seeing all the posters is very vibrant and eye catching!

This is a "blink and you'll miss it" kind of place. I've lived in NY all my life, been on that street so many times, worked in the area. Never noticed this place. Finally a Culture Pass from the library gave me reason to check it out. I've always loved posters and that is what this museum is about. I think it's the only museum of its kind in NY. I doubt too there are many "poster museums" in the world if any. It is a small museum, plan to spend no more than 90 minutes tops here, but the space makes use of every bit of space. Hard to believe they fit three exhibits, a cafe, a shop, an activity photo booth space and restrooms all on one floor. There is also a downstairs gallery area that had three exhibits. The exhibits were on movies, travel and the environment. I liked them all and definitely learned some things. I didn't eat at the cafe but they had interesting offerings and the coffee was decent. Loved the shop. So many interesting items that were NY-centric. They have events too! Not too crowded like other museums, although some of the exhibit space is a little narrow, so you may have to beware not to bump into another museumgoer or stand too close to them. Conveniently located not too far from the 1 and F trains. I highly recommend checking it out. I know I'll be back in September.

I went early this summer. Honestly not worth the $12 I spent. It's very small once you enter downstairs, really only a couple sections. The rest is the gift shop which I would say was more interesting than the exhibit.

Wonderful museum in Chelsea. They have great poster exhibits and a very cool gift shop. It's worth a visit if you're in the area.

Very small museum located in Chelsea that specializes in posters. I went on a Sunday afternoon and it was not crowded at all, and I was able to take my time with looking at everything. I would say that one can see the entire museum within an hour or so, and for the admission price that's not too bad. There is a main gallery room on the first floor, and a smaller gallery room in the lower level and also some stuff along the hallways as well. A small cafe and gift area is also located on the first floor. I would recommend taking the time to read the information plaques under each poster, it gives background as well as some historical context.

I have to say, after visiting poster house, and the museum of art and design I really prefer Poster House! I thought the exhibits were pretty well done, and there is an interesting telephone within the museum that if you pick it up, it calls a different telephone booth in the city and someone can possibly pick it up. You can have a total conversation with a stranger! Downstairs they have a women in old Hollywood section, which I found particularly fascinating, because I studied film in school, a children's section where kids can color on the wall, and the Air India exhibition. I knew nothing about Air India's mascot, but I learned a lot and I really enjoyed seeing all the different poster designs and why they worked and mattered.

I knew that I would become a fan of the poster house after just one visit. Our first visit was back in September for their exhibit that honored the movie posters of the Blaxploitation era. We returned this past weekend for their first ever Block Party and an amazing fun-filled day for the entire family. Check out their website for upcoming events and the free admission day that is offered.

This place is like a little hidden gem in Manhattan. I went during the pandemic and they had all the proper protocols in place which was good. I reserved my spot online and was able to walk right in no issues. The museum is based around posters which I find so cool. The exhibit I happened to see was the one on Chinese Imperialism. It was really cool to see how Chinese cigarettes were advertised back in the olden days. I loved the organization and the content. It really was a great little exhibit. Downstairs there was an exhibit on Swiss posters which I found really off putting and lackluster. This place only has 2 floors but it's really good if you just want a nice intimate experience of viewing historical posters. There wasn't much but overall it was a good experience. Staff was very efficient too.

Came here with my cousin and wow, it exceeded my expectations. Entrance fee is $12 but if you have a ny library card it's free. The posters were awesome and want to come back to visit more exhibits.

A small but electric museum of historic posters covering both Soviet movies and American writing promotions. There are two levels, a nice gift shop and coffee shop. It is relatively inexpensive to visit and you can be in and out within one hour.

What an unexpectedly wonderful experience. The exhibits, both the Japanese posters and Blank Panther were very engaging...beautifully presented. Neither are anything I had any previous interest in but it was very interesting. I'm an adult but I also enjoyed the kids interactive area. And then the posters of typefaces...love this exhibit too. What was the icing on the cake was the entire space. Love the vibe. Cool looking and modern, two floors, with a nice little snack bar and fun seating in two areas. Had a water and a snack while seated on a modern banquette, looking at art posters, in the air-conditioning. Did I mention they have clean bathrooms. If I lived in NYC I'd get a membership, pack up a good book or my laptop and use their seating areas for a little reprieve and change of scenery. I think the exhibits change out every 6 months. Great gift shop too. Really loved this place. We'll be back.

Poster House is the first museum in the US dedicated to posters, and they just opened in 2019, so you must go! Visited with a culture pass and thought it was a gem. I'd allot an hour. It's a big place but it has two rooms of exhibits to check out that you could run through. It was awesome to see hand-painted posters from major movies. Loved the exhibit on large movie posters from Ghana on the first floor (not your typical poster exhibit). Downstairs, there was a women's movement poster exhibit along with a few old-school Japanese posters. It's worth the visit to see a different twist on commercial and political art. They've also got an old-school TV playing some classics, like Poltgeist and Children of the Corn. Afterwards, you get to take free photos with their poster photo booth and email or text them to yourself! You could also print them out for $5. There's a cafe and gift shop to explore as well. Some items that stood out were books of pattern and design. Shout-out to Mike and John, the security guards who welcome you, give you a rundown of the place, and help with the photo booth. They told us about their free community parties that happen every time a new exhibit opens, about every three months.

Brand new, clean and sleek museum and education center on 24th Street east of 7th Avenue. I was there with a small group of students and both Lisa and Sam provided us with a wonderful educational tour and activity. I love these posters and was curious about the one that I had at home which was very similar. Turns out, it is a Mucha and I had no idea who the artist was all along until today. In a few weeks the exhibition changes to a new poster artist. I would hurry to get there while this small but interesting Mucha exhibit is still there.

The staff is charming. The shows are wonderfully curated. Poster House is a very bright moment in a rather depressing stretch of 23rd Street.

A beautiful new art museum that has Alphonse Mucha some of his original works here that I haven't seen since couple years ago in Prague. It's hard to believe this used to be the old Tekserv location. It is totally transformed. They also have a cafe inside which you can enjoy without museum admission as well. Pretty good selection and they have oat milk! Also they have a free photo booth upfront which is so much fun to play with! My only complaint would be the lack of hooks to hang things in the bathroom haha. I love how it's a nice and clean modern place and location is superb! Highly recommend to all to visit when you can!

Fun poster history of New York City It is a small museum but worth a visit. Will visit again.

This was a delightful find. A very interesting and informative space telling history through posters. Also has a fantastic gift shop.

I love this place! & it's always a source of inspiration! Also great selection of books & gifts (especially for designers)

I just learned about this delightful little museum. I've always been interested in Graphics Design, including typeface and posters. So I decided I had to see it. There was an exhibit on an unknown to me poster art and book illustrator, and her unusual life and story. Great posters with background stores and scandal in the side notes. Also early Soviet Movie Poster Art. I had heard of the Soviet Avant-Guard movement, but not the 'Constructivist' movement. Great visual posters, even when 'minimalist' design evokes a great and lasting Image. And one of the posters for the Great movie 'The Battleship Potemkin' Museum May be relatively small, but it is well laid out and visually stimulating. Staff was helpful; but note you need to wear a mask as of this writing, which they will provide.

Poster House is a great new museum focusing on the history of poster design and production around the world. Shows are specific, topical and filled with information. Poster House is a great resource for designers and typographers, and they are consistently able to squeeze tons of inspirational content into their relatively small space.

Went for the japan poster exhibit and was surprised by the black panther exhibit. It was really informative. Never thought about someone making the black panther symbol. Blown away.

Poster House Museum only opened a few months ago and I wasn't sure what to expect from the content. Thinking about it now, posters are a unique form of art and communication in that they speak locally, personally, can be homemade and spontaneous, and still powerful. I was able to come here for free with my NYC Culture Pass. The museum is small, two floors with a cafe and gift shop. One exhibit covered 80's-90's handmade movie posters from Ghana. In 1957 Ghana became the first sub-Saharn African country to gain independence from the UK and despite a wealth of resources, was thrown into economic turmoil. From that, came in interest in showing Western movies, which were advertised by local artists making hand painted posters, sometimes on sacks of flour. The artists don't copy VHS tapes exactly, they take creative license and it's interesting to see the result. Western culture, with it's strong economy, was inspiring, and because the movies were often shown in religious spaces (they had the space for it), there was a fusing of pop-culture and religious ideology. I never would have known about this if not for the exhibit! There were posters targeting the Japanese population that stressed Western hygienic standards, and another area devoted to posters from Trump-era women's and immigrant rights marches. A medium I had never given much thought to suddenly seemed intimate and broad. There are some great interactive portions: downstairs there is a children's area with play pay phones (I got a kick out of being reminded of my age when I got excited they had "real" pay phones downstairs) and a white board coloring wall of a NYC street. At the very end you can stand in front of a green screen and the awesome security guards will help insert yourself right into a famous poster, that you then get sent to your phone or email. The museum is aiming to get it's liquor license soon and they're already planning a host of after hours events with DJ's - keep an eye on this!

I've come to Poster House twice so far and have seen some awesome exhibits. The first main exhibit I saw was on movie posters in Ghana and the second was the "Sleeping Giant" exhibit on Chinese economy and history that had its opening night a few weeks ago in late February. The focus on posters is definitely unique and the curation is great. There is so much detail in each poster and each tells a story, so while the space is more around the size of a gallery than a full size museum, you could still easily spend at least an hour and a half here. There's a downstairs area with smaller exhibits and the bathrooms downstairs are cool!

This is a small niche museum that specializes in posters from different art/political movements throughout the ages; if you are a fan of posters and ephemera in general you will love this place. We visited during the pandemic and the guard was quite polite about protocol during that time. Our first visit was very quick as they were 30 minutes from close and we wanted to get something from their wonderful shop (many different design and posters can be found here, as well as gifts like original letterpress prints) and the guard obliged us, which was nice. Our second visit was for the Soviet Film Posters of the 1920s exhibition and it was fabulous. We fully intend to visit again in the future!

this museum is very nice. i loved both exhibits they had for the black panthers and the made in japan. the japan one was my favorite with all the colorful ads from the 60s. the black panther one was very interesting and a great learning experience. i just didn't care for the room. very tight in there. clean bathrooms. helpful staff.

I believe Poster House just opened up last month. Either way, fantastic modern art museum addition to the collection of other NY art museums. Their first exhibit included Alphonse Mucha, which recently ended. It was a wonderful viewing of some of Mucha's greatest and maybe less familiar works. Poster House is mainly, as the title suggests, a museum displaying poster art. If you're a fan of poster art and design, I suggest a visit right away. The entrance fee is a minimal and fair $12 per person. There's a museum shop at front and a small cafe inside. It consists of 2 floors. It's not a huge museum, but I prefer it's smaller side. It's not overwhelming, and it gives a sufficient viewing of the artist's work. As like other museums, they cycle different artists after some time. I really liked Poster House on first visit. I hope this place is for permanent stay along with our other wondeful museums. It might be the first of its kind in the city, displaying some of the best poster art. Make sure to visit if you're an art afficionado.

Excellent and fun museum - not super large, but a great place worth a detour. Also has a very fun gift shop

I threw an event in the space in March and the space was wonderful to work with! The event and catering teams were responsive, enthusiastic and friendly, and the space worked perfectly for our event with multiple spaces, storage and access to AV and lighting equipment. The in house catering tasted great too! Would definitely book the space again!

What a fabulous and unexpected treat. it was beautiful organized and the posters are absolutely superb. as great as the current exhibition of Russian movie posters and the notes on them are do not fail to go downstairs and see the late 19 th century posters done by woman in Boston. And don't fail to go to the exhibition where you can create a poster. we loved it thanks phil

An incredible little gem in a city of hundreds of museums. Definitely worth a visit. The exhibits are interesting and very well done. Beautiful pieces that make you appreciate posters as true works of art. Tim was an amazing and informative tour guide. Highly, highly recommended!

I love Mucha and made it for the first exhibition of this newly opened museum. The entire space is very small, about the size of a single seasonal exhibition at a major museum or even smaller, for instance. You would need one hour to see everything; I had only 1.5 hour and I totally took my time and could make two rounds of the Mucha exhibition, happy. The staff, every one of them there, were nice and friendly. It's perfect to swing by when you are in the area and have one hour to kill. BONUS: Currently they give you a sticker of Mucha for entrance. I saved it and put on my mobile case.

This gallery/museum is a great new addition to the city art scene opening in June of 2019. Went there today for the Alphonse Mucha exhibit of original Art Nouveau posters from Le Belle Époque. The interior of building is beautifully designed and serves this exquisite art very well. In addition, there is a lovely cafe on the first floor with many savory and pastry options and wonderful coffee. The friendly barista, Brittany, has a wonderfully welcoming presence and makes a great cappuccino!