Upcoming events at El Museo del Barrio

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El Museo del Barrio

Opens Friday at 11:00 AM

East Harlem, New York

🎨"warmth and discovery" — Wonderful Museums
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦"small and friendly with great family programming" — Kid On The Town
🏛️Museum of the City of NY is next door

From ancient Taíno artifacts to bold contemporary installations, El Museo del Barrio tells stories that mainstream museums often overlook. Founded in 1969 by Puerto Rican artists and activists, this intimate Museum Mile spot remains a living community hub where Latin American and Caribbean heritage comes alive through art.

Underrepresented voices
Intimate museum scale
Family-friendly programming
Museum Mile location
Upcoming events at El Museo del Barrio
Friday, Sep 18
El Museo After Hours | Disco and Desire

El Museo After Hours | Disco and Desire

September 18 at 7pm

East Harlem

Disco dancing in a museum

Thursday, Sep 24
Noches de Cine: New Latino Short Films

Noches de Cine: New Latino Short Films

September 24 at 6:30pm

East Harlem

Latine cinema screenings & conversation

Friday, Oct 9
Book Launch | Candida Alvarez: Circle, Point, Hoop

Book Launch | Candida Alvarez: Circle, Point, Hoop

October 9 at 5pm

East Harlem

Artist talk & catalogue launch

Book Tickets