Learn the story behind famed author Jane Austen in this exhibit at The Morgan Library & Museum. "A Lively Mind: Jane Austen at 250" shares the inspiring tale of Jane Austen’s authorship and her gradual rise to international fame. See special artifacts from Jane Austen's House in England, along with manuscripts, books, and artworks that present compelling new perspectives on Austen's literary achievement, personal style and her global legacy.
As a teenager, Austen cultivated her imaginative powers and her ambition to publish. With encouragement from her father and her sister, she persevered through years of uncertainty, eventually becoming the famed author we know today.
The show is on view June 6–September 14, 2025.