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6 museums in Harlem

Best Museums in Harlem (2026)

Top-rated museums in Harlem, Manhattan. Ranked by ratings, reviews, and Moodap editor picks.

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Harlem is home to 6 rated museums. The Studio Museum in Harlem leads the list with a 4.5-star rating.

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The Studio Museum in HarlemEditor's Pick
The Studio Museum in Harlem is the nexus for artists of African descent locally, nationally, and internationally
★ 4.50Indoor144 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027
“EARLY CLOSURE: The Studio Museum in Harlem will close at 4:00pm on Sunday, February 22, 2026.”
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The National Jazz Museum in HarlemEditor's Pick
★ 4.50Indoor58 W 129th St Ground Floor, 2203, New York, NY 10027
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The Wallach Art Gallery at Columbia University Lenfest Center of the Arts
★ 4.60Indoor615 W 129th St, New York, NY 10027
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Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art & Storytelling
Welcome to Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art & Storytelling. Artist, writer, educator and activist Faith Ringgold was born in Harlem, not far from the Sugar Hill Museum.
★ 4.5377 reviewsIndoor898 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10032
“This Weekend Feb. 20th - 22nd: Free Admission for All Ages! Artist led Workshops join us each month for hands on art making with an artist. Story Hour join us each month for stories for everyone to enjoy. Toddler Time with Evan V introduces children to diverse rhythms and features fun lyrics that both kids and parents can sing along with.”
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Harlem International Museum of Black History & Culture
The Harlem International Museum (HIM) will provide educational programs and exhibits that highlight significant global contributions made by Black and African peoples throughout history.
★ 4.09 reviewsIndoor504 W 126th St, New York, NY 10027
“RESERVE TICKETS”
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Studio Museum 127
★ 3.80Indoor429 W 127th St f2, New York, NY 10027

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