El Museo del Barrio

A part of New York City’s famed Museum Mile, El Museo del Barrio is a unique museum that is unlike any other in the city. Known to locals as simply “El Museo,” it houses an impressive collection of artwork and culturally significant artifacts from Latin America and the Caribbean. There is also a special focus on artwork created by Puerto Ricans and members of New York’s vibrant Puerto Rican community. The museum’s goal is to educate visitors from around the globe about Latin America’s rich history. Inside El Museo’s walls, you’ll be treated to collections filled with pre-Columbian Taíno artifacts, modern Latino art, education exhibits, sculptures, installations, and much more. The museum’s onsite café also allows you to experience authentic Latin American cuisine before you depart. If you want to learn more about New York’s diverse cultural history, don’t pass up a visit to El Museo del Barrio.