Courtesy, The Morgan Library & Museum
Museums & GalleriesMidtown East

A Lively Mind: Jane Austen at 250

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Marking the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, this exhibition tracks her rise from an imaginative and ambitious teenager to a beloved author of international fame. It provides new perspectives on her life and legacy through artifacts from her house in Chawton, England, along with manuscripts, books and artwork from the Morgan—plus loans from other collections.

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Location

The Morgan Library & Museum

225 Madison Ave. Manhattan, NY, 10016

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Museums
Art
Culture & History
Live Music
Seasonal
Summer
Accessibility
Assistive Listening System
Wheelchair Accessible
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Has Restaurant Amenity

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