Treasures of The New York Public Library

Explore rare, beautiful, historically significant, and unusual (sometimes even quirky) gems from the Library's vast collections.

• Americana
• Ancient Worlds
• Art and Design
• Black History and Culture

• Children
• Exploration and Maps
• The Natural World
• New York City

• Performing Arts
• Popular Culture
• Sacred Texts
• Science and Inventions

• World History
• The Written Word