Visit MSM

We invite you to experience Manhattan School of Music and our neighborhood!

MSM offers both in-person and virtual information sessions and tours to prospective students and their families. Both experiences provide a personalized window into our vibrant musical community and an overview of MSM’s exceptional academic programs, the application and audition process, and MSM’s world-class facilities. Attendees will get a behind-the-scenes look at our newly renovated concert halls, performance, practice & learning spaces, libraries, dining facilities, residence hall, and student union. Students have the opportunity to meet with both our team of admission professionals and current students.

Manhattan School of Music is located in the academic heart of NYC’s Upper West Side at 130 Claremont Avenue, one block west of Broadway, and just north of 122nd St. It is conveniently accessible by public transportation.

Campus Map

Watch the video above to learn about MSM's neighborhood and what it's like to live here as a student!

Attend a Performance or Master Class

Each academic year features nearly 800 performances by our students and faculty. Master Classes are also held by internationally renowned artists who coach our students in a variety of repertoire.

Most of these events are free, open to the public, and don’t require tickets or reservations. Click below for more information!

Performance Calendar

Master Class Calendar

Have us come to you in NYC!

If you would like a representative from Manhattan School of Music to visit your school and talk to your orchestra, band, or choir, please email admission@253000xa.com. We’d love to tell you about MSM!

Directions to MSM

MSM is located at 130 Claremont Avenue, New York, NY 10027

Subway (1 train)

Manhattan School of Music is located between the 116th Street and 125th Street stations.

Bus

(M5, M4, M104, M60, M11) Several MTA bus lines stop within two blocks of the school: the M5 arrives at Riverside Drive, the M4 and M104 arrive at Broadway, and the M60 and M11 arrive at Amsterdam Avenue.

Metro North

Metro North trains stop at Harlem-125th Street. After exiting the train, board the M60 bus, making stops down Amsterdam Avenue.

Car

Northbound on I-95

Continue on I-95N
Take exit 16E toward Lincoln Tunnel
Merge onto NJ-495 E
Continue onto Lincoln Tunnel
Take the exit toward Dyer Ave
Turn right onto Dyer Ave
Turn right onto W 34th St
Take the 3rd right onto New York 9A N/12th Ave
Continue to follow New York 9A N
Take the exit toward 125 St
Turn right onto St Clair Pl
Take the 1st right onto Riverside Dr
Take the 1st left onto Tiemann Pl
Take the 1st right onto Claremont Ave

Southbound on I-95

Continue from I-95 S onto I-278 W
Slight right onto I-87 N (signs for Major Deegan Expressway/Albany)
Take exit 4 for 149 St E toward 145 St Bridge
Turn left onto 145th St Bridge/E 149th St
Continue to follow 145th St Bridge
Continue onto W 145th St
Turn left onto Broadway
Turn right onto La Salle St
Turn left onto Claremont Ave
Accessibility

Wheelchair and walker access to Manhattan School of Music is available through the Handicap Accessible Entrance located at 130 Claremont Avenue. Please enter through the door marked with the universal Handicap Accessible symbol. A doorbell at this entrance will alert a security guard to unlock the door. MSM’s Box Office and performance spaces, with the exception of Mikowsky Hall and Myers Hall, are handicap accessible. The cafeteria is not accessible.

Seating Requirements and Tickets

For wheelchair and walker accessible seating please call the Manager of Community Relations at 917-493-4536.

When purchasing tickets, please specify if you require a Wheelchair/Walker location or if you will be transferring to a theater seat. Seating locations are subject to availability.

Let us know in advance if you will be accompanied by a personal attendant or aide to reserve a complimentary adjacent seat.

Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the performance begins.
Accommodations

Aloft Harlem
2296 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, New York, NY 10027
212-749-4000
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Hotel Belleclaire
2175 Broadway, New York, NY 10024
212-362-7700
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Click to Book with an MSM Discount

Hotel Newton
2528 Broadway (between W 95th & 96th Streets), New York, NY 10025
212-678-6500
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The Lucerne Hotel
201 West 79th Street, New York, NY 10024
800-492-8122
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Click to Book with an MSM Discount
*Guests need to put in the date and click search and the code will be applied to the room category. Alternately; you can request corporate rate via 1-800-492-8122; and ask for Manhattan School of Music; or email reservations@thelucernehotel.com
Dining

Bar 314 (Italian)
3143 Broadway
(between La Salle St & Tiemann Pl)
212-749-1125
Sun – Thu : 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Fri – Sat : 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
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Jin Ramen (Japanese)
3183 Broadway
(between Tiemann Pl & 125 St)
646-559-2862
Mon – Sun : 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Mon – Thu : 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Fri – Sat : 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sun : 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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Kitchenette (American, Bakery)
1272 Amsterdam Ave.
(between 122nd & 123rd Sts.)
212-531-7600
Mon–Fri: 8 AM to 11 PM
Sat–Sun: 9 AM to 11 PM
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Le Monde (French, Bistro)
2885 Broadway
(between 112th & 113th St)
212-531-3939
Sun–Thur: 11:30 AM to 12:30 AM
Fri & Sat: 11 AM to 1:30 AM
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Max SoHa (Italian)
1274 Amsterdam Ave.
(123rd St.)
212-531-2221
Daily: Noon to Midnight
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Pisticci (Italian)
125 La Salle St.
(west of Broadway)
212-932-3500
Daily: 11 AM–11 PM
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Toast (Traditional American)
3157 Broadway
(between Tiemann Pl & La Salle St)
212-662-1144
Mon–Thurs: 11 AM to 11 PM
Fri: 11 AM to Midnight
Sat: 10 AM to Midnight
Sun: 10 AM to 11 PM
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Info For

Campus

Attend a Performance or Master Class

Have us come to you in NYC!

Directions to MSM

Subway (1 train)

Bus

Metro North

Car

Accessibility

Seating Requirements and Tickets

Accommodations

Dining

Questions?

About MSM

Campus Links

Manhattan School of Music

MSM Degrees and Other Studies

MSM Special Programs