The Morgan Library & Museum will present A Lively Mind: Jane Austen at 250, a major exhibition devoted to the life and legacy of the beloved literary icon. On view from June 6 through September 14, 2025, A Lively Mind immerses viewers in the inspiring story of Jane Austen’s authorship and her gradual rise to international fame. Iconic artifacts from Jane Austen’s House in Chawton, England, will join manuscripts, books, and artworks from the Morgan, as well as from a dozen other institutional and private collections, to present compelling new perspectives on Austen’s literary achievement, her personal style, and her global legacy.