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A museum celebrating Puerto Rican, Caribbean and Latin American art and culture, anchoring the top of Museum Mile. Families come for bilingual workshops, festivals like the Three Kings Day parade, and art-making days.
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| Thursday | 11 AM – 5 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM – 5 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM – 5 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM – 5 PM |
Galleries open Thu-Sun 11am-5pm
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Open Thu–Sun. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
All ages.
See website for current admission
Sunday: 11 AM–5 PM · Thursday: 11 AM–5 PM · Friday: 11 AM–5 PM · Saturday: 11 AM–5 PM. Galleries open Thu-Sun 11am-5pm
1230 Fifth Ave, 10029, in East Harlem, Manhattan.
Yes. El Museo del Barrio is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by El Museo del Barrio: elmuseo.org, or call (212) 831-7272.
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