The Studio Museum in Harlem
9 expert reviews
“The Studio Museum is one of the most respected in Gotham, known for presenting challenging, intricate shows of African-American and Caribbean-American art”
– Frommer's
Fodor's
"Contemporary art by African-American, Caribbean, and African artists is the focus of this small museum with a light-filled sculpture garden." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This small, cultural gem has been exhibiting the works of African American artists for more than four decades." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Opened in 1968 in a rented loft at Fifth Avenue and 125th Street, the Studio Museum in Harlem has long been showcasing the works of artists of African descent." Full review
Time Out
"When Studio Museum opened in 1968, it was the first black fine-arts museum in the country, and it remains the place to go for historical insight into African-American art." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Showcases the work of artists who are inspired by their African heritage." Full review
On the Grid
" Inside, the installations are a carefully curated collection of work by artists, local and international, of African descent." Full review
Where
"The permanent collection boasts more than 1,600 paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, photographs, mixed-media works and installations, as well as temporary exhibitions." Full review
Independent
"The Studio Museum has been showcasing photography, abstract paintings and sculptures by artists of African descent since the 1960s"