# Newberry Library > Building showcases impressive architecture and functions mainly as a research library with free exhibitions open to the public. Lounge areas remain peacefully quiet, contrasting with occasional noise from nearby gift shop staff. Access requires appointments and membership, emphasizing archival research over casual reading. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/NewberryLibrary - Address: 60 W Walton St, Chicago, Illinois, United States - Phone: +13129439090 - Website: https://www.newberry.org/ ## What it is good for - Cool — 10/10 - Galleries — 10/10 - Museums — 9.6/10 - Historical Sites — 8.3/10 - Interesting — 8.3/10 - Reading Spot — 8/10 - Libraries — 7.7/10 - Work Friendly — 6.3/10 ## What people say - "It's so peaceful and quiet here, perfect for getting work done." - "The tour was really interesting, and the guides were fun." - "The guided tour of historical sites was a fabulous literary history lesson." ## Good to know - Admission to the exhibits is free, but donations are welcomed. - The library is a research institution that requires an appointment for access. - Exhibits on the first floor are open later than the hours listed online. - A library card is required for access, and it can be updated at the front desk. - The current exhibition offers an immersive experience of Indigenous Chicago. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.