Location: Harlem
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What to do and see in Harlem, New York (NY): The Best Museums
Conquering New York in one visit is impossible. Instead, hit the must-sees – the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art – and then explore off the beaten path with visits to The Cloisters or one of the city’s libraries. Indulge in the bohemian shops of the West Village or the fine dining of the Upper West Side. The bustling marketplace inside of Grand Central Station gives you a literal taste of the best the city has to offer.
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1. African-American Wax Museum of Harlem
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Museum devoted to Afro-American art and culture. Its offerings range from sculptures and wax mannequins to paintings and folk art.
2. The Studio Museum in Harlem
3. The National Jazz Museum in Harlem
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4.0 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By carole0223 - New York City, United States
Wow! Even though I live in Harlem, I had no idea this great museum was here! But yesterday, I was early to a meeting at Lenox Coffee (right next door and a place you should also visit for great coffee and vibe) and noticed it. It is a small museum but I loved that about it. I learned something about jazz the instant I walked through the door--all about James Early--bandleader and composer of the first African American orchestra to play Carnegie Hall in 1919. You can hear his music, see and hear the rest of the musicians in the band, and learn about his influence on the musicians who followed. And there is so much more--instruments, annotated sheet music from jazz greats, sections on Ellington and Armstrong and many other important figures in jazz history, a library of old recordings and artifacts, and even an interactive exhibit that lets you improvise along with the musicians. It's fun and it's informative and will not take up a great deal of time because it's a small museum but will leave you better informed about the history of jazz; best of all, for a little while, you will be filled with the energy and beauty of the art form--it left me happy for the rest of the day! Please NOTE: The address above is incorrect. The Museum is located at: 58 W. 129th St. between Lenox and 5th Aves.
4. Lewis H. Latimer House Museum
5. Dwyer Cultural Center
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
6. Alex Adam Gallery
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
