The Poster House in New York City is the first museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to posters. It features authentic works of art with powerful messages. The museum is young (opened in 2019) and small, but very atmospheric. Fans of movie posters and advertising will especially appreciate it.
History
Poster House was founded in 2015 and opened to the public on June 20, 2019. Its logo was designed by Paula Scher of the major design firm Pentagram.
The museum space, which formerly housed an Apple repair shop called Tekserve, was redesigned by LTL Architects and Lumen Architecture.
Collection and Exhibitions
The museum’s collection includes works spanning the period from the late 19th century to the present day. When Poster House opened in 2019, it contained approximately 7,000 posters from 100 countries.
Exhibitions at Poster House are themed and change every few months. Examples include:
- An exhibition dedicated to the works of Alphonse Mucha, one of the most important poster artists of the Art Nouveau style.
- Exhibitions on the USSR, environmental crises, Japanese design, film posters, and more.
In addition to exhibitions, the museum organizes educational and interactive programs, such as design sessions, workshops, and First Friday events.
Fun facts
- Poster House is the first museum in America dedicated entirely to posters.
- The museum’s architecture has received award-winning recognition: its interior received an Honors Award from the American Institute of Architects (AIA New York).
- The museum’s logo is designed so that the words “Poster House” appear as a frame.
- The museum’s location (23rd Street, Chelsea) was formerly the Tekserve store, a renowned Apple repair shop in New York City.
- Free admission every Friday.
Visitor’s Information
Website: posterhouse.org
Adress: 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 10011
Admission: $12
