Nicholas Roerich Museum
Museum Small museum dedicated to Nicholas Roerich's paintings
On Manhattan’s Upper West Side, the Nicholas Roerich Museum displays paintings and archives by the Russian artist; visitors come for exhibitions, talks and Roerich’s Himalayan‑inspired works.
The Nicholas Roerich Museum in New York City is dedicated to the paintings and cultural legacy of Russian artist Nicholas Roerich. It houses a permanent collection of his works and related archival material.
The museum was founded to preserve Roerich’s art and to promote study of his work and ideas; it concentrates on the artist’s creative output and the Roerich family’s cultural activities. The collection has been displayed in the current townhouse location for many decades.
The museum is on the Upper West Side of Manhattan near West 107th Street, a short walk from Central Park and accessible by local subway lines.
- Focus: small, specialist museum focused on the life, art and philosophy of Nicholas Roerich and his family
- Location: located on Manhattan's Upper West Side near West 107th Street and Central Park West
How to Get to Nicholas Roerich Museum #
Address/drive: The Nicholas Roerich Museum is on Manhattan’s Upper West Side at 319 West 107th Street (between Broadway and Riverside Drive).
Transit: The 1 subway stops close by (103rd St or 110th St stations); from either station it is a short walk (about 5-10 minutes) to West 107th Street. Local buses and short taxi/ride‑hail trips are also common.
Tips for Visiting Nicholas Roerich Museum #
- Check opening days and hours before you go-this small museum has limited public hours and often feels busiest on weekend afternoons, so a weekday visit usually gives a quieter experience.
- Spend extra time with the upstairs rooms and the artist's domestic interiors and murals; many visitors focus on the paintings downstairs and miss the contextual displays.
- Ask staff about current temporary displays or special talks-small museums frequently offer curator-led introductions that enrich the visit but aren't always advertised widely.
Best Time to Visit Nicholas Roerich Museum #
For a relaxed visit, go on a weekday morning in the off-season (January-March); weekends and summer are the busiest times.
Weather & Climate near Nicholas Roerich Museum #
Nicholas Roerich Museum's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1209 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (113 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
