The Africa Center

The Africa Center is an art museum in East Harlem that focuses on works and expressions from the African continent. The building at Fifth Avenue and 110th Street contains gallery spaces, a theater, and classrooms for different activities and events.

The institution began in 1984 as the Center for African Art and later moved to its current location in East Harlem. This change brought the museum to a neighborhood with deep ties to the African diaspora community.

The center showcases work by artists from across the African continent and gives visitors direct contact with both contemporary and traditional art forms. The exhibitions and programs reveal the range of artistic traditions found throughout the region in ways that feel immediate and accessible.

Visitors should know that the museum has varying hours depending on the day of the week, so it's worth checking ahead before your visit. The location on Fifth Avenue in East Harlem is easy to reach by public transit and the building itself is accessible.

The museum houses Terenga, a restaurant serving West African food, which visitors can enjoy between viewing exhibitions. It also maintains a Shared Studios Portal that creates live connections with artists and communities around the world.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: 1984

Opening Hours: Sunday-Thursday 12:00-20:00

Website: http://theafricacenter.org

GPS coordinates: 40.79634,-73.94933

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:47