Former Home of Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller

You are standing outside the thirteen-story brick building at 444 East 57th Street. In 1956, Marilyn Monroe and her new husband, the playwright Arthur Miller, made this their home. While Monroe was famous for her Hollywood persona, she sought a sense of quiet and intellectual connection here in New York City. She actively curated the space to suit her own aesthetic, covering the living room walls in simple white and installing floor-to-ceiling mirrors to brighten the interior. Even the furniture and the piano were kept white, reflecting a clean, minimalist style that contrasted with the often chaotic public image she dealt with daily.