National Jazz Museum in Harlem
A Harlem museum celebrating jazz history with listening stations, instruments and exhibits about the neighborhood's musical legends. It also runs workshops and tours for school groups and families.
A museum devoted to artists of African descent, now in a striking new building on 125th Street. Every Sunday is free, with family-centered art activities as part of Studio Sundays.
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| Monday | — |
| Tuesday | — |
| Wednesday | 11 AM – 6 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM – 6 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM – 9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM – 6 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM – 6 PM |
Closed Mon & Tue; Studio Sundays free with family programming
Pay what you can (suggested $16 adults); kids 16 and under free; free Sundays
Open Wed–Sun. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
All ages.
Pay what you can (suggested $16 adults); kids 16 and under free; free Sundays
Sunday: 11 AM–6 PM · Wednesday: 11 AM–6 PM · Thursday: 11 AM–6 PM · Friday: 11 AM–9 PM · Saturday: 11 AM–6 PM. Closed Mon & Tue; Studio Sundays free with family programming
144 W 125th St, 10027, in Harlem, Manhattan.
Yes. The Studio Museum in Harlem is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by The Studio Museum in Harlem: studiomuseum.org.
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