karpeles manuscript library museum

Your experience depends on when you go and the type of exhibits at that time. Sometimes they have been pretty dull. The building is old and beautiful. The amenities are not that great.

I wasn't excited about my first visit to the Karpeles -- looking at a bunch of documents did not sound very interesting to me. But it's not just documents. There are lots of other interesting exhibits here. And the building itself is spectacular. Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood near Centenary College, the Karpeles is in a beautiful setting and is definitely worth a visit for history buffs.

Based on several previous visits, I would give a rating of very good to excellent. Based on my latest visit, terrible would be more in line.On earlier visits, the curator, I believe her name is Michelle, was most gracious and informative. She seemed happy to share her knowledge, not only of the exhibits, but of the building housing the museum, the history of the neighborhood, and the city. We even shared an experience best described as paranormal, but that's another story.The library is scheduled to be open form 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Tuesday through Sunday.My latest visit was at approximately 11:30 AM on a Thursday. The doors were locked and there was not a note to explain the closure. One vehicle was in the lot, so I presume an employee was present. Their website indicates no changes in hours.When I entered the exit driveway, I had to backup and exit through the entry driveway, as a planting was leaning across the drive. I hope to return to the library, and find the attraction I remember.Just learned that Michelle is quite possibly not presently affiliated with the library.If you want to visit, I recommend a phone call to make certain you can gain entry.