Visitor Guide
Where to Start
Floor Guide
Contact and Hours
144 West 125th Street, New York, New York 10027
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212.864.4500
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Wednesday
11:00 am–6:00 pm
Thursday
11:00 am–6:00 pm
Friday
11:00 am–9:00 pm
Saturday
11:00 am–9:00 pm
Sunday
11:00 am–6:00 pm
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Digital Guide
Learn more about our exhibitions, permanent collection, history, and more by exploring our Digital Guide on Bloomberg Connects. Hear directly from artists, curators, educators, and the community on our new museum and the artwork on view.
Tips for Your Visit
- Wheelchairs are available from a Visitor Experience staff member
- Sensory kits are available from a Visitor Experience staff member
- There are all-gender restrooms on Floors 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6
- Family room available by request on the 5th Floor
Scan QR codes throughout the building to explore more about the artwork on view.
Members
Become a Member today and enjoy exclusive benefits and opportunities to engage with the Museum's mission to support Black art and artists.
Studio Sundays
Every Sunday, stop by the Studio Museum and enjoy talks, tours, art-making workshops, storytime, and family gallery tours—in addition to viewing the exhibitions. Studio Sundays feature programs designed for visitors of all ages, including children and their families. Though admission is free, tickets are required. Advanced ticket reservations are recommended.
Exhibitions
Long-Term View
David Hammons, known for his conceptual art performances, installations, and sculptures, began using the United States flag in his practice in the 1990s. In Untitled, the artist overlays the Pan-African flag colors onto the United States flag design, collapsing several identities into one.
David Hammons, known for his conceptual art performances, installations, and sculptures, began using the United States flag in his practice in the 1990s. In Untitled, the artist overlays the Pan-African flag colors onto the United States flag design, collapsing several identities into one.
Give Us a Poem is inspired by a speech Muhammad Ali gave in 1975 at Harvard University. When asked by a student to give the audience a poem, Ali replied, “Me? Whee!” The phrase depicts how language, even at its most minimal, reverberates with meaning.
Give Us a Poem is inspired by a speech Muhammad Ali gave in 1975 at Harvard University. When asked by a student to give the audience a poem, Ali replied, “Me? Whee!” The phrase depicts how language, even at its most minimal, reverberates with meaning.
These seven bronze time capsules were originally buried in the Studio Museum in Harlem’s sculpture garden on August 12, 1984, with the assistance of ten New York City school children. The capsules contain confidential testaments by seven distinguished Black Americans.
These seven bronze time capsules were originally buried in the Studio Museum in Harlem’s sculpture garden on August 12, 1984, with the assistance of ten New York City school children. The capsules contain confidential testaments by seven distinguished Black Americans.
Shop and Snack
Studio Cafe
Enjoy a drink or treat during your visit: stop by our café on the building’s lower level, operated by the local, family-owned restaurant Settepani.
Studio Store
Studio Store is the Studio Museum in Harlem’s place for goods that champion Black artists.