Mounir E.
7/16/2025
El Museo del Barrio is a small cultural museum in East Harlem, located along Museum Mile just across from Central Park. It celebrates Latin American and Caribbean art, with a special focus on...
El Museo del Barrio
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1230 5th Ave
New York, NY 10029
El Museo del Barrio, founded in 1969, is dedicated to presenting and preserving the art and culture of Puerto Ricans and all Latin Americans in the United States. The museum offers a rich exploration of diverse cultural histories through exhibitions, educational programs, and community events.
With a focus on permanent collections and contemporary exhibitions, El Museo showcases artists and cultural narratives that reflect the Latinx experience. Upcoming exhibitions include "Jangueando: Recent Acquisitions 2021-2025" and "Coco Fusco: Tomorrow I Will Become an Island," aiming to engage and inspire visitors from various backgrounds.
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3.599 reviews
Norahs K.
9/21/2025
Friendly service by staff. Felt safe with the security protocols. Great location for my fashion show event. Great value. Would select location in the future.
Melissa N.
8/20/2023
Argh! The Puerto Rican community contributed so much to NYC history that I had high hopes for El Museo del Barrio. This museum has been around for over fifty years. I visited during a time where...
Brian F.
9/20/2022
El Museo del Barrio is a museum founded by artist and educator Raphael Montañez Ortiz. It is the sister museum of the Museum of the City of New York which is what I originally bought tickets for...
Andres A.
5/28/2022
I was really looking forward to visiting this museum and unfortunately the reality of the exhibits just did not live to what the expectations were. I get that art can sometimes be different and...
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