A Lively Mind: Jane Austen at 250
Thu, Jun 12
|The Morgan Library & Museum
A literary life reimagined. A Lively Mind: Jane Austen at 250 invites visitors into the world of one of literature’s most enduring voices—through manuscripts, fashion, and legacy.
Time & Location
Jun 12, 2025, 7:00 AM – Sep 14, 2025, 10:50 PM
The Morgan Library & Museum , 225 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA
About the event
Event Overview
From June 6 through September 14, 2025, The Morgan Library & Museum presents A Lively Mind: Jane Austen at 250, a landmark exhibition honoring the imagination, ambition, and global resonance of Jane Austen. Marking the 250th anniversary of her birth, this immersive presentation brings together treasured artifacts from Jane Austen’s House in Chawton, England, alongside rare manuscripts, early editions, and artwork from the Morgan’s collection and other distinguished institutions.
Exhibit Details
What: A Lively Mind: Jane Austen at 250 – Literary Retrospective
Where: The Morgan Library & Museum, 225 Madison Avenue, New York, NY
When: June 6 – September 14, 2025