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.
Watch the video above to learn about MSM's neighborhood and what it's like to live here as a student!
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!
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@msmnyc.edu. We’d love to tell you about MSM!
MSM is located at 130 Claremont Avenue, New York, NY 10027
Manhattan School of Music is located between the 116th Street and 125th Street stations.
(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 trains stop at Harlem-125th Street. After exiting the train, board the M60 bus, making stops down Amsterdam Avenue.
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
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.
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.
Aloft Harlem 2296 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, New York, NY 10027 212-749-4000 Website
Hotel Belleclaire 2175 Broadway, New York, NY 10024 212-362-7700 Website Click to Book with an MSM Discount
Hotel Newton 2528 Broadway (between W 95th & 96th Streets), New York, NY 10025 212-678-6500 Website
The Lucerne Hotel 201 West 79th Street, New York, NY 10024 800-492-8122 Website 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
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 Website
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 Website
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 Website
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 Website
Max SoHa (Italian) 1274 Amsterdam Ave. (123rd St.) 212-531-2221 Daily: Noon to Midnight Website
Pisticci (Italian) 125 La Salle St. (west of Broadway) 212-932-3500 Daily: 11 AM–11 PM Website
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 Website
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