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Poster House Social Guide

I am going to Poster House. Poster House is a museum about the history, art, and design of posters. 

Poster House’s address is 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 10011.

The front of the Poster House building.

Map of the first level of Poster House, shaped like a long hallway.

The Ground Level

This is a map of the ground level of Poster House. I enter through the 23rd Street side of the building shown at the bottom of the map.

A map of the lower level of Poster House, shaped like a long hallway.

The Lower Level

This is the map of the lower level of Poster House. I can use the elevator or stairs to get to this floor.

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Entering the Museum

When I enter the museum, I will see a security guard. They wear a black sweatshirt. 

  • They may say “hello.”
  • They do not need to check my bags.
  • I can ask them any questions I have. 
  • If they don’t say anything else, I can walk past them. 

A woman wearing a security jacket with her arm on a podium.

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Photobooth

When I’m at the main entrance, facing the museum, the photo booth is on my right. 

  • I can take pictures in the photo booth. 
  • I may see a flash coming from this photo booth.
  • Photos are free or I can print them at the Shop for $5.00.

 

A figure touching a touch screen stating 'Photo Booth,' in a green room.

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The Shop

When I’m at the main entrance, facing the museum, the Shop is on my left.
I can ask the Shop workers if I have any questions.

3 shop workers smiling from behind a desk.

A small crowd of individuals shopping at the shop.

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The Info Desk

From the entrance of the museum, I go straight to get to the Info Desk to check in. The Info Desk will be on my left. 

  • I may have to wait in line to get a ticket. 
    • I can get a disability ticket for $8.00. If I have a care partner, they can get in for free. 
    • I can go to the museum for free on Fridays.
  • I can ask to leave my coat, bags, umbrellas, etc. at the Info Desk.
  • I can get fidget tools and earplugs at the Info Desk. 
  • I can ask questions at the Info Desk like:
    • What fidget tools do you have?
    • Where is the bathroom?
    • Any other questions I have.

A series of individuals in line and behind helped at the Info Desk.

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The Admission Stickers

After I get a ticket, I will put a sticker on my shirt or in a visible location. I can also hold it in my hand.

A figure from the neck down, putting a sticker on a colorful striped vest.

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The Café

I can get food and drinks at the Café. Eating is not allowed in other areas of the museum.

  • This area can be crowded. 
  • There is music playing in this area.
    • If the music is too loud, I can go to the Info Desk and ask them for ear plugs or to turn it down.
    • I can also sit in the 24th Street Lobby.
  • If I have any food related accessibility needs, I can contact access@posterhouse.org or 914.295.2387.

A server wearing a mask and using a coffee machine in the cafe.

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Elevator or Stairs

I go straight toward the other end of the museum to use the elevator or stairs. The stairs are towards the middle of the museum. The elevator is at the other end of the museum, near 24th Street.

A diagonal view of stairs and hallway.

A diagonal view of an elevator with handrails in from of it.

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Bathrooms

I can use the upstairs or downstairs bathrooms. 

The bathrooms are gender neutral and single stall. 

There are wheelchair accessible bathrooms on both floors. They have a wheelchair symbol on the sign next to them.

 

A diagonal view of three single-stall bathroom doors.

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Notes About Our Exhibitions:

There are rotating exhibitions throughout the museum. The Poster History Timeline in the 24th Street Lobby is the only permanent exhibition. 

Please do not take food into the galleries. Please do not touch the posters or walls. 

 

Upstairs Exhibitions:

  • I can go to the exhibition in the Entry Foyer, across from the Shop. 
  • I can go to the exhibition in the Main Gallery.
  • I can go to the Poster History Timeline in the 24th Street Lobby. 

Downstairs Exhibitions:

  • I can go to the exhibition in the Lower Level Hallway.
  • I can go to the exhibition in the Programs Gallery.
  • This gallery is smaller than the Main Gallery and can get crowded.

A view of part of a a room depicting a Black Panther exhibition.

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Questions or Comments

If I have any questions or comments about my visit or this document, I can contact access@posterhouse.org or 914.295.287.

  • Poster House is always trying to be more accessible. I can always ask questions and give comments, as they are appreciated. 
  • I can ask questions or make comments like:
    • Can you change the  _____ section?
    • Can you tell me more about the current exhibitions?
    • What days of the week is the museum less crowded?
    • Any other questions I have.