El Museo del Barrio, New York City

Name: El Museo del Barrio
Address: 1230 Fifth Ave. at 104th Street, New York City, 10029, United States
Telephone: +1 212-831-7272

#531 among attractions in New York City

Museum, Art museum, Theater, Performing arts

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El Museo del Barrio, often known simply as El Museo, is a museum at 1230 Fifth Avenue in Upper Manhattan, New York City. It is located near the northern end of Fifth Avenue's Museum Mile, immediately north of the Museum of the City of New York. Founded in 1969, El Museo specializes in Latin American and Caribbean art, with an emphasis on works from Puerto Rico and the Puerto Rican community in New York City. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1969 (55 years ago)Coordinates: 40°47'35"N, 73°57'5"W

Address

1230 Fifth Ave. at 104th StreetUpper Manhattan (Harlem)New York City 10029 United States

Contact

+1 212-831-7272

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Day trips

El Museo del Barrio – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Pool, The Jewish Museum, Museum of the City of New York, Harlem Meer.

0.4 miW
Forest
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Modern gift shop for ceremonial objects
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~1290 ftN
Natural attraction, Lake, Body of water
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~380 ftNW
Formal garden in lush surroundings
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Monuments and statues
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~1900 ftS
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~1220 ftE
Church, Romanesque revival architecture
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0.6 miS
Neighbourhood
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Church, Gothic Revival architecture
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is El Museo del Barrio open?

El Museo del Barrio is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 11 am - 6 pm
Thursday 11 am - 6 pm
Friday 11 am - 6 pm
Saturday 11 am - 6 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to El Museo del Barrio?

Nearby attractions include Museum of the City of New York, New York City (2 min walk), Conservatory Garden, New York City (2 min walk), Burnett Memorial Fountain, New York City (2 min walk), Untermyer Fountain, New York City (3 min walk).

How to get to El Museo del Barrio by public transport?

The nearest stations to El Museo del Barrio:

Bus

5 Av & E 106 St • Lines: M106 (2 min walk)
Madison Av & E 104 St • Lines: M106 (3 min walk)

Metro

103rd Street • Lines: <6>, 4, 6 (7 min walk)
110th Street • Lines: <6>, 4, 6 (11 min walk)

Train

Harlem–125th Street (28 min walk)