Explore the Hidden Vault at the New York Public Library

Think you’ve seen everything the New York Public Library has to offer? Think again! Buried beneath the iconic main library on 42nd Street is an underground vault packed to the brim with treasures. From rare manuscripts to the original stuffed animals that inspired Winnie-the-Pooh, the vault is where the real magic of the NYPL is hidden. Imagine the library as a wizard with more tricks up its sleeve than even the most bookish Potterhead could dream of! Tours of the underground vaults aren’t always available to the public, but when they are, it's a once-in-a-lifetime peek into history and literature that's worth every minute.