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"It is probable that this hall will intertwine itself with the history of our country," said Andrew Carnegie in 1890, when he laid the cornerstone of the building that would become Carnegie Hall. He lived to see his words come true, since within 25 years Carnegie Hall became one of the world's most important stages–not only for great music, but also for theater, dance, and the exchange of ideas.

Learn more about the artists, politicians, world figures, and the more than 50,000 events that make up the history of Carnegie Hall; download and read more about Carnegie Hall history.

Rose Museum
Current Exhibit: Benny Goodman at Carnegie Hall A commemoration of the 70th anniversay of one of the most celebrated moments in jazz history. Location: 154 West 57th Street, 2nd floor
Admission: Free
Summer Hours: Closed from July 1–September 14
Concert Season Hours: 11 AM–4:30 PM, seven days a week
(Also available evenings to Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage concert patrons)

Funded by the Susan and Elihu Rose Foundation and opened in 1991, the Rose Museum chronicles Carnegie Hall's history and exhibits its archival treasures to the public. The permanent exhibit contains a chronology of events from 1891 to the present, a history of the building, and items relating to the many notable figures who have walked through the Hall's doors.

Archives
The Carnegie Hall Archives document the various aspects of the Hall's history: events in the three halls, construction of the building and its subsequent alterations, and the lives and work of the occupants of the studio towers. The Archives consist of 2,500 square feet of documents, including over 114 years of concert programs, promotional fliers and posters, photographs, recordings, and administrative files. Read more.