Visit Us
China Institute is open for programs, classes, and seasonal exhibitions. Please consult our Events Calendar for more information about specific events.
Address
100 Washington Street
New York, NY 10006
Temporary Entrance:
40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10006
General Building Hours
Monday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Gallery Hours
Saturday – Wednesday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Thursday – Friday: 10 AM – 8 PM [Extended Hours]
Closed on Major Holidays:
October 14, November 28, November 29, December 24, December 25, December 31, January 1
Directions
Located in downtown Manhattan on 100 Washington Street (Temporary entrance: 40 Rector Street, New York, NY 10006), at the corner of Washington Street and Rector Street.
China Institute is easily reached by public transportation.
By Subway
Take R W 1 to Rector Street,
or take 4 5 to Wall Street,
or take A C to Fulton Street, then transfer 4 5 to Wall Street.
By Bus
Take M5 bus Southbound to Trinity Place and Rector Street, or take M20 bus Southbound End Avenue, or take M22 bus Southbound to Vesey Street.
By Path
Hoboken/Newark to World Trade Center
Accessibility
China Institute welcomes all visitors and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.
We recognize the diversity of visitor abilities and needs and have taken steps to ensure our facilities are safe and accessible to all. Our building is fully handicap accessible and we are happy to provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters upon advanced request. We also have copies of exhibition didactics in large print at the reception desk. To help us ensure that all visitor needs continue to be met, please call the main Institute telephone line at (212) 744-8181 to discuss the services we offer at China Institute.