Books · Upper West Side
White Rabbit's Books
on Upper West Side, with 5 more shops within a short walk
Children's bookstore opened in January 2025 stocking titles in English, Russian, Ukrainian and Hebrew, with a Saturday painting class for young kids.
Hours
Daily 11am–7pm
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near American Museum of Natural History (11 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 West Side Rag
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Before you go
What are White Rabbit's Books's hours?
White Rabbit's Books is usually open Daily 11am–7pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is White Rabbit's Books?
White Rabbit's Books is at 200 W 86th St in Upper West Side, New York. It's near American Museum of Natural History (11 min walk).
Where can I park near White Rabbit's Books?
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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