Galleries · Upper West Side
Aperture
on Upper West Side, with 6 shops within a short walk
Photography nonprofit's free gallery and small bookshop, opened September 2026 across from the Museum of Natural History. Open Wednesday through Sunday; up a short flight of steps.
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 11am–6pm
- Thursday
- 11am–6pm
- Friday
- 11am–6pm
- Saturday
- 11am–6pm
- Sunday
- 12pm–5pm
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near American Museum of Natural History (3 min walk) and Central Park (13 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- Take the 1, 2 or 3 to 72 St, or the 1 to 79 St, on Broadway. The shopping runs between Broadway and Central Park West, across from the American Museum of Natural History at 77th-81st Streets.
- Upper West Side shops
- Posted shop hours seen run roughly 10–11am to 6–7pm, with shorter Sunday hours.
From Aperture
Aperture | Photography
Aperture is a nonprofit publisher dedicated to creating insight, community, and understanding through photography.
Like Aperture? try these
Every galleries shop in New York →Shops a few minutes away
All of Upper West Side →- Grand Bazaar NYCSpecialty · Columbus Ave between 76th and 77th Sts1 min walk
- Boutique on Columbus (bocnyc)Boutiques · 410 Columbus Ave3 min walk
- Strand Columbus AvenueBooks · 450 Columbus Ave5 min walk
- Sweet Peanut RecordsRecords & music · 463 Amsterdam Ave7 min walk
- SalomonFashion · 270 Columbus Ave7 min walk
- West NYCFashion · 147 W 72nd St8 min walk
Before you go
What are Aperture's hours?
Aperture is usually open Mon–Tue closed, Wed–Sat 11am–6pm, Sun 12pm–5pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the gallery's site before a special trip.
Where is Aperture?
Aperture is at 380 Columbus Ave in Upper West Side, New York. It's near American Museum of Natural History (3 min walk).
Is Aperture open on Sunday?
Yes, usually 12pm–5pm on Sundays.
Where can I park near Aperture?
The closest option for Upper West Side is Take the 1, 2 or 3 to 72 St, or the 1 to 79 St, on Broadway. The shopping runs between Broadway and Central Park West, across from the American Museum of Natural History at 77th-81st Streets.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from the subway.
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