Wheelchair-accessible car park
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The Studio Museum in Harlem in New York
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New York, New York County, New York, US
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
No
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
No
Amenities
Restaurant
No
Phone: +1 212-864-4500
Site: https://www.studiomuseum.org/
Site: https://www.studiomuseum.org/
Opening hours
- Monday:8AM–6PM
- Tuesday:8AM–6PM
- Wednesday:8AM–6PM
- Thursday:8AM–6PM
- Friday:8AM–6PM
- Saturday:8AM–6PM
- Sunday:8AM–6PM
Comments (141)
Got here by accident after hours on their last day before a three year hiatus for a major renovation. Turned out there was a party and we ended up dancing to funky music, drinking beer and having a good time, really off the tourist beaten track. Everyone was super friendly and inviting. Hope the renovation goes well and we can come back in three years and see it. Good luck!
I attended a fashion and visual performance here for Harlem Fashion Week and what a superb show, but I didnt expect anything less. A close friend of mine was one of the models so I was lucky enough to be on the guest list, which was the only way to enter this night. The event was extremely well curated with compelling visual imagery throughout all rooms. The models stood in other rooms and painfully posed steady for hours. It was amazing. I hope to attend a show there again soon.
Small , interesting and very important. Dont miss the ME=WE work
One of my favorite museums in New York City. I am appreciative of the exhibits that showcase African American art.I look forward to attending special events and concerts!The museum is located near public transportation .The postcard collection is interesting and free for visitors to take a postcard or two.Whenever family or friends visit I take them here.
Very disappointed. We arrived 13 minutes before closing ,due to subway delays, and the front desk guard sent us away and stated they were closed. I do not appreciate businesses having confirmed business hours advertised on the web yet don’t honor it. As small black business owners we have got to do better. Even after we stated we came all the way from Queens just to see the museum, we were responsed with a shoulder shrug and a insincere apology. The museum is not big and would take less than 10 minutes to view. The staff was very unreasonable.
Cheap and an amazing gift shop! Cool outdoor seating area. Located in the heart of Harlem, steps away from the Apollo Theater. Love the fact that the exhibits change so frequently. Will revisit.
Wonderful experience at his excellent gallery. A current up to date representation of contemporary art. The African diaspora represented with visual expertise in a variety of artistic formats. Free Sundays!
The Studio Museum is a beautiful and contemporary collection of black art and pictures. Filled with works dedicated to current events: Charleston Shooting, Black Lives Matter and Baltimore Riots.The intimate venue is perfect for a Saturday afternoon date or Sunday stroll with friends.
I was watching on HBO A SPECIAL on black artist and and I cant wait to go to studio museum I did not know of it so you learn something all the time thankyou sincerely Olga
Small art museum that highlights the culture, history, and struggles of African-Americans. Loved the beautiful paintings and black-and-white photographs. Free admission every Sunday.
We saw the museum on a Sunday. It was FREE to enter and it had a lot of good pictures of African American Artists. They have a lot of activites for kids to do.
Really nice museum, great exhibitions. However its small, so you wont be spending very long at the museum. The gift shop is also nice.
A much needed documentations of black history in the mecca of black history, Harlem. Enjoyable experience, and 125th street is completely gentrified at this point, so much less dangerous than years past...
Fantastic exhibitions featuring the highest caliber of art by artists of African descent.Fantastic curatorial and educational programming.A special place that anyone and everyone should visit, and visit again and again.
The Studio Museum in Harlem is nice place to go see different paintings because they have nice paintings from really good artists who make the nice masterpieces drawing different paintings and those artists are very artistic drawing those paintings they made for people to see how famous the artists are doing nice artwork.
Love this place! Great art resides here, the exhibits are always so thought-provoking. Come here to see fantastic black art.
I pretty much loved all the NY museums except this one. The art didnt appeal to me. If you want to give it a try pay $1 instead of the suggested $7.
I was born in Harlem should I used to lay down on the ground and pick dimes and pennies and quarters out of the railroad grades. Me me and my brother used to shine shoes in front of the Apollo and the Coco cabana on 125th street back in the day back in the late fifties and sixties and still love my home
A really interesting place. The exhibition was nice and well build. Additionally on this evening there was a dance party, which was really odd for me. But I enjoyed it a lot.
The art here is absolutely beautiful. I was mind blown at the creativity from simple everyday things. Also, its an excellent place for early 20th century urban history
A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE FOR CITIZENS AND ART CONNOISSEURS OF THE WORLD. GREAT COLLECTIONS FOR PROFESSIONALS AND LAY CONSUMERS OF CULTURAL GEMS FROM ALL OVER.PLUS A GREAT AND INSPIRING BOOKSTORE//GIFT SHOP ON THE GROUND FLOOR SHOULD MOTIVATE PATRONS TO SIGN-UP FOR AT LEAST A ONE-YEAR MEMBERSHIP.THANKYOU.EDDIE G.HARLEM/U.S.A.
An excellent experience. It is a very nice facility. Director and chief curator Thelma Golden knows how to put exhibits together.
Ever since I was a lil dude Ive loved this place. It is THE staple of Harlem, the home of African-American creative visual culture. Sure, art galleries are popping up left and right in Harlem now, but The Studio Museum was here first and itll be here when these johnny-come-lately places all start to die off. Far from pretentious, its a place where the history of Harlem hangs out, from Romare Bearden to the artist that you dont even know about who is changing perceptions with their creative strokes, this is THE place. Just like ya boy Pumkin Escobar, its in Harlem. Come here, getchu some culture. Youll be glad you did.
Small museum with a good curator and excellent collection of African American art. There are also hands-on workshops for children and adults.
LOVE LOVE LOVED! We had a wonderful tour and it was in walking distance from our hotel. Such a community gem.
We loved it but unfortunately the exhibits are closed due to major renovation. Will be back in 2021!!!
The exhibits are beautiful and deeply thought provoking and I love that you receive a a copy of their magazine, upon entry.
Great exhibitions, great location. great welcoming. they accept nyc id. well lighted, wax exhibition. loved it. corteous hostess
When you want know more about present and history of Harlem culture go there. In Sunday is free entrance. Please ask about history it is very welcome answers.
Nice gallery. Features some nice programs for young local photographers. GREAT selection of books in the shop.
They curate amazing galleries. Occasionally really insightful artist talks are also hosted in their auditorium.
Centrally located, a quick dose of art and culture without being overwhelmed. Stroll in and out and take in the rest of what Harlem has to offer.
Great museum with great events. Also Harlem isnt dangerous there are just many people of color. Smh.
Great place to bring your kids on Sunday to do fun activities and to look at amazing art work
Its a beautiful space. Staff can be very helpful. Maybe I look a little bit too white?
Small but quality gallery specializing in Afro-American contemporary art. A must see when visiting Harlem.
Our tour guide was great and was very educated...you can tell she knew her history.
Wonderful museum , too bad the people in the community dont frequent the museum often, you will find a lot of tourist there instead..its FREE on Sunday ..so no excuse !
My kids love this place, they wanna go every darn weekend lol...its great
Great and interesting museum filled with art work from African-American artists
Do yourself a favor: Go see this museum. Learn something new and enjoy amazing art.
A wonderful place to go to appreciate art and local history. I will certainly be returning.
Such captivating pieces and very helpful staff! Absolutely loved The Studio Museum!
Cant recall, or I mustve been a passersby with my phone on!Otherwise I wouldve remembered more. Clearly
Really great collection of souvenirs if you are into modern art, a lot of great deco art
Most interesting exhibition. Nice shop. Theres nothing dangerous in the neighborhood.
I am age 6.........amazing kids program,if you go to the mezzanie there colorful trees totally go there
Part of the museum was closed. The staff member followed me around as if I was going to steal something which made me a little uncomfortable.
Amazing Museum to learn more about the art and culture thats unique to Harlem and to New York
Nice little museum.Very small-more like a gallery.
This is one of my clients. Great staff and very nice museum.
A museum with a great expanse of Black Art and excellent curation in the heart of Harlems West Side.
Definitely worth a visit while in Harlem. Wide variety of works focused on Harlem past and present.
Great place to see contemporary art from artists belonging to the African Diaspora
I love it took my son jonathan and my baby said mommy awsome
We had a wonderful time exploring this amazing cultural spot in Harlem.
I loved the set up. I just wish they had more pieces.
In depth view of black American history and influence within modern day America
A nice little getaway. Absolutely, enjoyed myself while there.
Cant wait till the new museum opens
Arguably the best-curated museum in NYC.
Small and inviting museum with good and thought-provoking exhibitions
Nice place for a cappacino and the art was a pleasing my Balanced
All fun to be had at this family friendly establishment.
Museum closed for new building. Stuff very friendly.
Great representations of contemporary African art.
MUSEUM IS CLOSED FOR ANOTHER 2 YEARS! !! It is not open for the public
Great museum to visit when in NYC.
Nice museum in Harlem focused on history of Harlem (NY)
Amazing museum, a must visit.
Its very cultural. Shows a lot of African American culture
The after school take children to visit the museum for free.
Very nice collection free on Sunday
The time I was there, there wasnt much to see. It needs to grow.
About the Afro culture, the phanthers move, and afro art
Great art from minority artists.
Great place, great artists & exhibitions !!!
Free first Sunday of every month all day
It was good, beautiful art work.
Historically important and still vital to the community.
Very interesting small museum
Beautiful Art, Great Music, Wonderful People
Love the Target Free Sunday programs
Now closed and still on the app. Please update !
A nice place in a dangerous neighborhood.
Nice art and Visual items
Great items everyone was friendly
I go here every time Im in NY
Great space, interesting art
Amazing museum!
Nice small museum
Nice area
Free entrance on Sundays!
Great if sightseeing
Closed!!! And no notice in site
Nice convenient museum
Must see
Loved it
Historical importance to Harlem
Loved it
A Harlem must visit.
Great experience.
Gorgeous art
Love This place.
Good place to visit
Nice
Beautiful museum
Beautiful
Great experience
The art is great
Nice
Excellent staff.
Educational and eventful
Brilliant
Copy
Free on Sundays
Love this place
Excelent museum
A gem of a museum
Currently closed
(Translated by Google) Got here by chance hours later on their last day before a three year layover for a major renovation. Turns out there was a party and it ended up dancing to funky music and drinking beer and a good time, really off the beaten tourist track. Everyone was super friendly and inviting. I hope the restoration goes well and we can go back in three years and see it. Good luck and God bless you!(original text)Got here by accident after hours on their last day before a three year hiatus for a major renovation. Turned out there was a party and we ended up dancing to funky music, drinking beer and having a good time, really off the tourist beaten track. Everyone was super friendly and inviting. Hope the renovation goes well and we can come back in three years and see it. Good luck!
Very interesting museum, a must if you want to get to know the Harlem neighborhood better. It is quite small, so you can spend an hour or 1.30h. Very close to the Apollo theater and other emblematic places of the neighborhood.
Unfortunately I could not visit it because they are changing location but I have seen some photos on display. I have to go back to NY to visit it.
Magnificent ! The history of Black America, with a capital N, with all the dignity due to my Black friends.
You go big stonks here if you let go of something
It is closed and will remain so for a few years until they begin and complete the work on the new building.
Nicely done little museum with some pearls ...
Very nice because of the originality of the exhibition.
Nice museum
Artsy af
Es muy bueno
Total reviews rating 4.4
141 Reviews for The Studio Museum in Harlem 2023:
Review №1
2022-02-06Work is in progress at the moment, it will be amazing after completion 👏
Review №2
2018-01-20Really enjoyed this with artistic and thought provoking exhibits on three levels. Some but not all items make strong social commentary that should make one reflect. They told us they will close in 10 days for over a year to knock down and rebuild a larger museum facility on the same plot.
Review №3
2017-01-24This is a fantastic museum that definitely deserves more visitors. The culture and art of Harlem is truly displayed in this space. Its also a very instagramable location.
Review №4
2018-04-08Museum galleries are closed while under renovation for the next 3 years but you can visit various instillations by checking out their website. Just a heads up for anyone trying to visit in the near future.
Review №5
2017-11-15Excellent place to go to see art from known and unknown harlem artists.
Review №6
2017-03-01Amazing views of blackart with quiet surroundings and cool factor. The art and history will make you go WOW!
Review №7
2017-10-15The installations and peices are beautiful but quite abstract. We were not only out of towners but out-of-countryers, as appreciative as we were, the nuance must have been lost on us. Still worth the visit and exploring!
Review №8
2018-04-06The Studio Museum in Harlem generally offers a fascinating multiplex perspective on African and African American life for those who are open to it. We didnt get to see much, as the exhibits are being packed for moving out of the building, which is going to be torn down; a new, gorgeous building is planned, and we look forward to seeing it in the future! For people considering visiting this museum, check the website for information, as exhibits will be available in nearby locations beginning in May 2018. The museum store alone is well worth a visit! It and the small amount we were able to see let us know this is a fabulous museum to which we will plan another visit.As for the perspective that the museum is located in a dangerous neighborhood shared by one reviewer; I disagree. That comment is incorrect, and, frankly, it sounds racist. We walked all over that neighborhood completely safely, going first to the museum, then to Best Market Harlem, and then to Lee Lees Bakery. We were never bothered--and Ill bet that other reviewer was never bothered, either. My husband and I were struck by how alive Harlem feels--a wonderful energy and spirit permeates the entire area. Go with an open mind--you wont regret it!
Review №9
2019-10-21I enjoyed the exhibit although it is small. It focused on african and spanish art in various media formats. I enjoyed... because it gave me a sense of NYC hip hop culture, 80s...and was thought provoking on various topics. The gift shop is an area that can be improved. They did not have some of the key exhibitors latest works (books) available. I highly recommend if you are the area... nominal fee/ donation accepted and the staff is very friendly and helpful.
Review №10
2017-03-28Thoroughly enjoyed the place. The art was great and very much so appreciated. The gift shop was nice gifts - got a shirt and bracelet as a gift. The employees werent as friendly as I would have preferred - a bit unnecessarily snappy but nothing too crazy. Overall I enjoyed the experience and would definitely recommend it.