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Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

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The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is one of the world's leading research facilities devoted to the history and culture of people of African descent. A branch of the New York Public Library, it houses over 10 million items and presents public exhibitions, films, talks, and events exploring the African diaspora.

Est. 1925

Permanent Collection

A collection of 10 million+ items comprising books, manuscripts, photographs, film, music recordings, and artworks documenting the history and culture of people of African descent worldwide.

Collection Highlights

Langston Hughes papers and manuscriptsMarcus Garvey archiveHistoric photographs of the Harlem RenaissanceExtensive African American visual art collection
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Hours & Admission

Hours

Monday10am – 6pm
Tuesday10am – 8pm
Wednesday10am – 8pm
ThursdayToday10am – 8pm
Friday10am – 6pm
Saturday10am – 5pm
SundayClosed

Open Monday 10am–6pm, Tuesday–Thursday 10am–8pm, Friday 10am–6pm, Saturday 10am–5pm. Closed Sundays.

Admission

Free Admission

Admission is free. Part of the New York Public Library system.

Access & Getting There

Accessibility

  • ♿ Wheelchair accessible

Amenities

🛍Gift Shop

Getting There

2/3 to 135th St

Plan Your Visit

515 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10037

Get DirectionsMuseum Website

Call: (917) 275-6975

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