Forbes Galleries

62 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10011

The late publisher Malcom Forbes was a tireles collector, acquiring everything from toy soldiers to fabulously orante Faberge Easter eggs and historical documents. His treasures are well represented in this jewel of a museum, located in Greenwich Village which is the headquarters for “Forbes” magazine. There are also changing exhibtions of paintings, photographs and other works of art.

Families

Many of the exhibits at the Forbes Galleries are appropraite for families. Kids and adults alike will be enthralled by the galleries’ collection of more than 500 toy boats as well as its array of 10,000 toy figures, including soldiers, knights, cowboys, Indians and marching bands. in an exhibit involving mirrors, each visotr can magically become the boy surrounded by his toys from Robert Louis Stevenson’s poem “The Land of Counterpane.”
Age
4-Adult
Season
Year-round
Reservations Info
Required for Thurs guided tours
Admission
Free

Schools and Other Groups

Thursdays are reserved exclusively for guided tours. A curator leads groups on a one-hour tour of all collections on display. Of particular interest to school groups are the two galleries exhibting American historical documents, rare presidential manuscripts and related memorabillia, such as Abraham Lincoln’s top hat.
Program Location
At facility only
Grade Level
9-Adult
Program Season
Year-round
Maximum Group Size
30; groups of 10 or more: by appointment only
Reservation Lead Time
3 months
Fees
Free

General Information
Hours
Gallery: Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat 10 am-4 pm
Admission
Free
Disability Access
Fully accessible
Directions
4, 5, 6, L, N, R to 14th Street
Parking
On streets or in commercial lots nearby