Hispanic Society of America, Art museum and research library in Washington Heights, Manhattan, United States.
The Hispanic Society of America spans two Beaux Arts buildings containing over 18,000 artworks and 250,000 books focusing on Spanish and Portuguese heritage.
Archer Milton Huntington established the institution in 1904 to foster understanding between American and Hispanic cultures during a period of international tensions.
The museum collection features masterworks by Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco, while the library holds first editions of Don Quijote and medieval manuscripts.
Located on Audubon Terrace between 155th and 156th Streets, the institution offers free admission and houses permanent collections of Hispanic art and literature.
The library maintains 175,000 photographs, 200,000 documents, and 15,000 prints, including the rare Black Book of Hours and Celestina first edition from 1499.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: May 18, 1904
Founders: Archer Milton Huntington
Official opening: 1904
Industry: higher education
Phone: +12129262234
Website: https://hispanicsociety.org
GPS coordinates: 40.83327,-73.94643
Latest update: September 20, 2025 21:00
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