The Studio Museum in Harlem

The Studio Museum in Harlem

The Studio Museum in Harlem
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Thursday
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Museum that focuses on historical and contemporary works of African-American artists.
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Neighbourhood: Harlem
As a hub of African American culture, Harlem has played a vital role in the history of New York City. Today, the neighbourhood is as vibrant as ever as new businesses and developments go up next to local institutions. The heart of the neighbourhood is bustling 125th Street, where street vendors and historic landmarks like the Apollo Theater mingle with big-name stores. Turn down almost any corner, and you’ll discover some of the most beautiful blocks in the city, filled with handsome brownstones, soul food restaurants, corner shops, and scenic parks. For a taste of a real New York neighbourhood, it’s hard to top a visit to Harlem.
How to get there
  • 125th St • 7 min walk
  • 116th St • 10 min walk
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M B
New York City, NY259 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2014 • Solo
Just visited the Studio Museum of Harlem after finishing the Free Tour by Foot. (Separate attractions by very close). It's a small museum that showcases the work of highly accomplished but sometimes little-known artists. Only takes minutes to visit and well worth the time.
Written 27 October 2014
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travaillour
New Jersey993 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Seriously needed docent guidance as installations were purposed to tell a story not be beautiful. Wonderful there is a place for these stories to be told with the respect they deserve. Wonderful gift shop.
Written 23 April 2014
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cjejr2
Newark, DE281 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2014 • Couples
Big museums can be overwhelming. Studio Museum of Harlem is manageable. We went on a Sunday, and thanks to Target it was free. The folk and other exhibits were really good. I bought one of my favorite two souvenirs when I travel -- a coffee mug. (The other is a baseball cap.) We then strolled 125th Street. A young brother charmed us into buying his rap CD. I gave him a few dollars and left in a health food shop on 125th for somebody into rap. We visited the Harlem products store which we've liked over the years. When you're in Harlem, you can only think about all the great musicians, artists and leaders that came before.
Written 14 April 2014
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JohnFromBrazil
Rio de Janeiro, RJ4,778 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2013 • Friends
I really enjoyed visiting this museum. The exhibition was very nice and of excellent quality. It made my visit to Harlem worth it! I went on Sunday and it was free.
Written 15 November 2013
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Kristin R
Columbus, OH868 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2013 • Friends
I went to the Studio Museum in September and was really impressed with the pieces and the museum. I love art and an opportunity to check out a selection of all African American work is always great. I only wish that the museum was larger. I found myself wanting to see more and there wasn't any more to see. However, I love that it is free on Sundays and that they have so many souvenir takeaways like post cards with artwork on them, books, book marks and posters. There are some great/interesting finds in the gift shop as well.
Written 2 October 2013
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Gregory J
Miami, FL53 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2013 • Family
The Studio Museum is an important patron to African American artists and the collection features work by more than 400 of them. This includes important pieces by painter Jacob Lawrence, photographer Gordon Parks and collagist Romare Bearden – all of whom are represented in major museum collections in the US.
Written 20 June 2013
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Adam B
New York City, NY13 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2013 • Solo
Go in Sunday for FREE. It is also FREE information center not only for HARLEM but for all New York. Go inside anytime and ask. Information center and shop is always for FREE.
Written 4 June 2013
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dexter619
San Diego, CA252 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2013 • Friends
I am lucky enough to know the assistant curator of this magnificent museum and also studio to resident artists. She gave me, hubby and cousin a private tour because we were in town when the museum is closed (Mon thru Wed, I think...). Goodness, the outside of the building doesn't do it justice. The space is larger than one would expect with multiple levels and exhibits of art by African Americans. What I like about the focus is that the art is not African American themed; instead it's art by African Americans. Big difference. The work was beautiful and there are multiple exhibits on display including the work of famed photographer Gordon Parks. There were photos there that have never been displayed before of the family in Harlem he studied in the '60s. Such a treat. Wish I could've stayed longer to see the school on site. Must see!
Written 12 February 2013
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Laura B
El Cerrito, CA170 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2012 • Couples
The Studio Museum of Harlem was great. They had an exhibit of contemporary artists, and photographs by the great Gordon Parks, on a series he did of a Harlem Family in 1967. Not every piece of the contemporary artist was immediately accessible, but the photographs by Gordon Parks were incredibly moving and gave a face to the challenges associated with being poor in the US, then and now. The exhibit on Postcards from Harlem captured past and present photographs of history of individuals, institutions and public art in Harlem. We were rushed, but if we had had more time I would have loved to spend it in their great gift shop, filled with books of prior exhibits and art. We got lucky, because they have free admission on Sundays, thanks to Target, though we happily would pay to return.
Written 16 December 2012
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MaryTraveler2
Seattle, WA111 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2012 • Couples
I'll always have a soft spot in my heart for this museum in Harlem. My husband and I came in from a rainstorm, looking like drowned rats, and we were greeted with such warmth and concern. They hung up our wet coats and told us they would be dry by the time we left. The exhibit was a temporary show about the revolution in Haiti in the late 18th century, very interesting and not something we knew much about. Upstairs there were paintings by contemporary artists, depicting contemporary life in the black community, very sensitive. On our way downstairs, I mentioned that Jacob Lawrence had lived in Seattle and taught at our university. and the museum people and I spent a minute or two appreciating Jacob Lawrence. I think this museum is important, very much worth the trip to Harlem.
Written 14 November 2012
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