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El Museo del Barrio's permanent collection includes hand-carved Puerto Rican wooden representations of saints, rare pre-Columbian artifacts created by the Taínos, Mexican masks and modern and contemporary art.

Located at the north end of Fifth Avenue's Museum Mile, El Museo is New York City's only museum dedicated exclusively to Latin-American and Latino art, and one of the foremost Latin-American cultural institutions in the United States. Its offerings include both contemporary and historical art exhibitions, concerts, film festivals, free public lectures and symposia, and an array of educational programs for students, teachers and families. Its permanent collection of 6,500 objects includes paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints and photographs.

Foreign-language Programs
The museum hosts many events that feature the Spanish language in song and word, including a Spanish-language book club. Most events are appropriate for both Spanish and English speakers. 

• Directions: Subway: 6 to 103rd Street. Walk one block north to 104th Street, then two blocks west to Fifth Avenue. Or, 2 or 3 to 110th Street and Lenox Avenue; walk one block east to Fifth Avenue, then south to 104th Street. Bus: M1, M2, M3, M4 to 104th Street.

• Disability Access: Fully accessible. Wheelchairs available on first-come, first-served basis. Call (212) 660-7110 for more information.
• Disability Assistance: El Teatro is equipped with an assistive listening system (headsets and neck loops), free of charge with identification at the box office.
• Gift Shops: La Tienda
  Tues-Sa 11 am-6 pm, Wed 11 am-9 pm, Sunday 1-5 pm
  Whether it's a one-of-a-kind mask, a pair of earrings, an impossible-to-find CD or the latest journal of contemporary Latino art, discover it all at La Tienda. Gifts, books and eye-catching objects are by artists from Latin America, the Caribbean, and New York City.
• On-Site Food: El Cafe
  Tues-Sat 11 am-5 pm, Wed 11 am-9 pm, Sunday 1-5 pm
  Experience the tastes of Latin America and Caribbean cuisine at EL Museo's El cafe, offering a daily menu of delicious Latino-inspired meals, including empanadas, ceviche, tacos and more.

Get involved with El Museo del Barrio

• Volunteer Opportunities
• Memberships: $75 Familia Membership includes free gallery admission for your immediate family, invitations to all exhibition openings, select member events, and discounts throughout the year. A $300 Family Circle Membership includes all of those benefits plus invitations to four Family Circle events a year, geared toward providing a more intimate experience and closer interactions between children and El Museo educators.