El Museo del Barrio, Latin American art museum on Museum Mile, New York, United States
El Museo del Barrio spans 6,500 pieces from pre-Columbian artifacts to contemporary Latin American art across multiple exhibition spaces at 1230 Fifth Avenue.
The museum originated in 1969 when parents and activists sought educational materials representing Puerto Rican heritage during the Civil Rights Movement.
The permanent collection includes traditional Puerto Rican Santos de palo, Vejigante masks, paintings, sculptures, photography, and documentary films spanning 800 years.
The museum facilities include an open glass lobby, café, performance space, and redesigned courtyard, with wheelchair accessibility throughout the building.
The institution organizes an annual Three Kings Day parade and maintains dedicated exhibitions highlighting female Latin American artists each year.
Location: New York County
Website: https://elmuseo.org
GPS coordinates: 40.79312,-73.95134
Latest update: March 11, 2025 22:23
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