Merkin Concert Hall

129 W 67th Street
A division of the Kaufman Center, Merkin Hall is located in the award-winning Goodman House. Merkin Concert Hall's unparalleled acoustics, intimate scale and innovative programming have earned it a reputation as one of New York City's finest concert ... more

A division of the Kaufman Center, Merkin Hall is located in the award-winning Goodman House. Merkin Concert Hall's unparalleled acoustics, intimate scale and innovative programming have earned it a reputation as one of New York City's finest concert venues, renowned for presentations such as "New Sounds® Live," "The Listening Room," "Tuesday Matinees" and its newer series, "Broadway Close Up."

The Kaufman Center is a multi-arts organization comprising the renowned Merkin Concert Hall, the Lucy Moses School (a community arts school) and the Special Music School (P.S. 859, a New York City public school for musically-gifted children).


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Merkin Concert Hall is located in the Upper West Side neighborhood of Manhattan. The home of diverse cultural attractions, the Upper West side is sandwiched between Riverside Park to the west and Central Park to the east. Both parks are excellent leisurely green spaces to spend a day. Central Park is especially notable, as it is New York’s "flagship" park. With over 843 acres of land, it is home to 275 species of birds. It’s quite easy to spend an entire day there too, as the park has several restaurants on its perimeter, a Boathouse, a Carousel, ball fields, a running track, reservoir, sculptures of Alice in Wonderland and Shakespeare, and a nearly endless list of events and other attractions. In addition to being the most densely populated area of the United States, the Upper West Side is the home of several academic institutions and a litany of famous people too numerous to list here. The American Museum of Natural History is among the most notable museum in the neighborhood. This world-famous museum is comprised of several different Halls, each dedicated to a particular theme. The museum's exhibition-halls house a stunning array of artifacts and specimens from all corners of the world and all historical periods including some magnificent dinosaur fossils. Other nearby cultural institutions worth checking out include the New York Historical Society, and the new Rose Center for Earth and Space which houses the Hayden Planetarium; the most technologically advanced Space Theater in existence. The Upper West Side also contains some of the greatest venues to hear classical music. There is the Metropolitan Opera House —one of the world’s leading opera companies since its opening in 1883—as well asAvery Fisher Hall, Alice Tully Hall and the renowned New York City Opera. Additionally both The Julliard School and Fordham University grace the area. You’re bound to get hungry while visiting the neighborhood, but fear not -there are plenty of famous places to nosh or grab some classic New York smoked salmon in the Upper West Side. There’s Zabar’s—a heavenly deli if there ever was one; Fairway Market which has a huge, gourmet selection of just about everything; Citarella, with fresh fish and much more; and Murray’s Sturgeon Shop—just to name a few. If you're looking for a more substantial meal, head to Prohibition, an upscale restaurant and bar. The interior, which invokes the glamour and romance of the Prohibition-Era style of the twenties and early thirties, helps create terrific ambience. All of this has made Prohibition a mainstay on the Upper West Side. There's also the takeout booth at Carmine's. Carmine's simple and very popular concept is to serve every meal in the style of an Italian American wedding feast - which means large portions of homestyle antipasti, pastas, seafood and meat entrees served on large platters designed for sharing. And when we say large, we mean large; an entree here could easily feed three to four average eaters. After your weekend mid-day meal, take a walk back through Riverside Park or stroll down Riverside Drive and admire the impressive monuments, grand apartment buildings, and views of the Hudson River, all while burning off a few calories of course. Given the number of attractions and cultural institutions in the neighborhood, the Upper West Side is an ideal location to spend your stay in New York. The charming Excelsior Hotel is located right near the Museum of Natural History and Central Park. Meanwhile, the cozy and reasonably priced Belnord Hotel is another conveniently located option for the budget conscious traveler, as is the Comfort Inn Central Park West.

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129 W 67th Street
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-3330
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Box Office Hours:
Sunday - Thursday: 12-7pm
Fridays: 12-4pm*

Summer Box Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 12-4pm

*November - January the box office closes at 3pm on Fridays.

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  • to 66th St/Lincoln Center -- 0.1

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New York Philharmonic Ensembles at Merkin

04/07/2024 03:00 PM
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04/21/2024 03:00 PM
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