El Museo del Barrio
Art Museum, Theater, and Performing Arts Venue
Central Park, New York
"our upcoming programs and Latino art happenings around NYC!"(8 Tips)
"admission days"(5 Tips)
"Free admission with your NYU Card, plus a 10% store and..."(4 Tips)
"Super Sábado – every third Saturday"(2 Tips)
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Erik CintronAugust 8, 2016Small but pretty museum that's always changing its art. It always funky and new stuff from Latino and Afro Caribbean artists. It's always representing the urban part of the city.
Teachers College Student AffairsJuly 1, 2013The museum offers a mix of rotating exhibits, ranging from the spicy and fun, to the political and motivating. You'll leave either wanting to dance the salsa or change the world.
Harlem AmbassadorMarch 21, 2013Free admission 3rd Saturdays have allowed El Museo to attract the masses. Art combines carib, latin, and American styles with soulful interpretations. Def not the Whitney. Enjoy the cafe and theaters.
Elizabeth OtaolaJune 18, 2016Very cool fashion exhibit by Antonio Lopez. Loved discovering this museum, and getting away from my typical pleasure: The MET
JC EarleDecember 25, 2012Check it out during the summer and if you can catch a show there during the LAMC (Latin Alternative Music Conference ... usually second week in July): #ballerstatus
MuseumMileNYCMarch 19, 2012Make your Saturdays super at El Museo with concerts, storytelling, artmaking, and gallery tours for all ages: FREE ADMISSION every third Saturday of the month.
TalismanJune 13, 2013Go see the #discoballpiñata art piece by Risa Puno in the café! And come back in November to smash it open!!
- MetroFocusJanuary 18, 2012New York's leading Latino cultural institution is free every third Saturday of the month. Check out MetroFocus for other free or discounted admission days offered by museums throughout the city. Read more
- MuseumMileNYCMay 25, 2011On Saturdays, check out the FREE walking tour of the neighborhood, including the Graffiti Wall of Fame, Julia de Burgos Boulevard, and local murals. Tours leave from the lobby at 11:30 am.
Santiago SDecember 11, 2016Hidden latino gem, dedicated to the artistic landscape of Latino, Caribbean, and Latin American cultures.
BLOUIN ARTINFOJuly 11, 2011Check out the Signs, Systems & the City exhibition. Features works with an urban sensibility that deploy pared-down building blocks of shape, color, and form to express revealing worldviews. Read more
TimothyNovember 29, 2010The Nueva York exhibit (in collaboration with New-York Historical Society) uncovers how Latinos and Spanish-speaking countries have helped shape New York into the most vibrant city in the world.
CompassApril 25, 2014The center for Latin American arts and culture has hosted exhibits and activists since 1969.
Phoenix 💥💥💥September 25, 2014If you want to learn about upcoming exhibitions and events, check their FB page- BLOUIN ARTINFOAugust 10, 2011El Museo's Bienal: The (S) Files 2011 highlights the most innovative, cutting-edge art being produced by emerging Latino and Latin American artists currently working in the greater New York area. Read more
Pester El Museo staff about joining twitter. They are literally the last holdout in a city where all the museums (even @HSAmuseum!) are on twitter.
En Foco IncOctober 3, 2011S-Files artists Justine Reyes was published by En Foco in Nueva Luz, and Rachelle Mozman was featured in it's Touring Gallery.
- El Museo del BarrioSeptember 18, 2013Check us out on Facebook for info on our upcoming programs and Latino art happenings around NYC!
Clarisel GonzalezJanuary 5, 2011El Museo del Barrio's annual Three Kings Parade is tomorrow in the streets of East Harlem. It's a kid friendly event of course. www.elmuseo.org
FlavorpillFebruary 22, 2012Latin flavor for the family, kids 12 and under get in free:
THIRTEENNovember 25, 2011For THIRTEEN members: Dos-por-Uno (2-for-1) admission; 10% off La Tienda purchases; 10% off El Café; 10% off Familia membership.
The Corcoran GroupDecember 12, 2011This one room museum is filled with an impressive array of work – you won’t be bored. And admission is pay-what-you-wish.
loran jonakMarch 14, 2017Only one artist on exhibit right now, but I'm excited to see who they'll be adding.
RADIANCE weekly dance parties in connection with Biennale. Wednesdays 6-9p.- BLOUIN ARTINFOJuly 9, 2010After a long renovation, this under-appreciated museum is once again showing off its trove of Latino, Caribbean, and Latin American art.
- MuseumMileNYCAugust 11, 2011Catch El Museo's Bienal: The (S) Files 2011 through January 8, 2012. Wednesdays 6-9 pm admission is FREE with live DJ & drink specials.
Roberto Juárez-GarzaNovember 8, 2010It lacks some key original pieces, but it's worth the time; even more if you take advantage of the discounted student rate.
Jeanette NunezJuly 24, 2010Almost every thursday they have a free concert. check their calendar Read more- DoraJuly 21, 2010Super Sábado – every third Saturday, 11am-9pm – is free!Powered by ParentsConnect.com
DavidJuly 15, 2010The permanent collection is informative, but the Ferrer exhibition is terribly curated - we arrived not knowing who Ferrer is/was and why he's important, and left without any improvement on this. Very
- DavidJuly 15, 2010disappointing and small gallery. Give it a miss unless you have a particular passion for it and know all the background, because you won't learn anything here.
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El Museo del Barrio
1230 5th Ave (btwn E 104th & E 105th St)
New York, NY 10029
United States
New York, NY 10029
United States
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Tue–Sat
- 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
(212) 831-7272
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"The cafe here is a great hidden gem for lunch. The rice bowls are delicious and under $10."
Susan Lee - 7.9
"Always a visit in the afternoon. Not too overwhelmingly big and rich but always cool exhibitions"
Ina Li - 9.3
"One of my favorite museums in the world! They always have interesting, thoughtful exhibits. I always feel inspired whenever I go! 👍🏼"
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"The flowers always seem to be in full bloom in the Conservatory Garden. All of the plants (trees, flowers & bushes) are excellently maintained."
Kimmie Ohh - 8.6
"Amazing museum! The exhibits, the atmosphere, its structure...all so perfect. Must visit!"
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"Great park to walk and bike. Enjoyable. Always something going on. Kayak, merry go round, zoo, concerts, playground"
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