Videos

The Completed Restoration of J. Pierpont Morgan's Library and the new Morgan Garden

Our multiyear restoration project restored the exterior of one of the finest examples of Neoclassical architecture in the United States and the historic heart of the Morgan.

Restoration of J. Pierpont Morgan's Library: Lionesses

The lionesses that flank the original entrance to our Library building were created by the acclaimed sculptor, Edward Clark Potter, who also created the lions at the entrance of the NYPL.

Restoration of J. Pierpont Morgan’s Library: Lighting

The Morgan will be seen in a new light! An important part of our project to restore the 1906 McKim, Mead, & White-designed library and improve the site surrounding it is a lighting design by New York City-based lighting designer Linnaea Tillett.

Restoration of J. Pierpont Morgan's Library: Doors

The ornate brass and wooden doors to our J. Pierpont Morgan Library received a deep cleaning and much needed repairs as part of our restoration project. At the beginning of the project, they were removed from the building and sent to the Art Conservation Group in Long Island City to remove the dirt that has accumulated on the surface of the doors for over a century.

Restoration of J. Pierpont Morgan's Library: Orazio Porto

Sicilian artisan Orazio Porto comes from a family of artisans known for their work using the 2,800 year old Roman method of laying pebble pavements for generations.

Restoration of J. Pierpont Morgan's Library: Garden Development

As part of the second phase of a $12.6 million restoration project, this new outdoor space will add a new layer to our campus. It will enable visitors to experience the jewel of our campus—J. Pierpont Morgan’s library—from a different view.

Restoration of J. Pierpont Morgan's Library: Waterproofing

Restoration of J. Pierpont Morgan's Library: Landscape Design

We are pleased to reveal the plans of the new design of the landscape surrounding the J. Pierpont Morgan Library.

Restoration of J. Pierpont Morgan's Library: Pigeon Abatement

In this video, John Pace, President of Birdmaster, discusses their work in developing a pigeon abatement system for our building.

Restoration of J. Pierpont Morgan's Library Roof

In this video, Slawomir Wiszowaty, discusses the work the roofers are doing to complete this project.

Restoration of J. Pierpont Morgan's Library Façade

The façade of our J. Pierpont Morgan Library building uses a complex ancient Greek building technique that enables the stone to have no visible mortar.

Restoration of J. Pierpont Morgan's Library: Architectural Conservation

The restoration project of our McKim, Mead & White building is moving along with the guidance and careful eye of the architectural conservators from Integrated Conservation Resources, Inc. (ICR).

Restoration of J. Pierpont Morgan's Library: Overview

This is the first comprehensive exterior restoration in the landmark building’s 112-year history and will help to preserve the building for generations to come.