National Jazz Museum in Harlem

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Museum dedicated to preserving, promoting, and interpreting jazz through exhibitions, educational programs, performances, and collections celebrating the music's enduring cultural legacy.

General Information
Hours:
Thursday to Tuesday: 11:00am to 5:00pm
Closed Wednesday
Hours may vary for special events and programs
Fees:
Free admission
Pet Policy:
Pets are not allowed inside the museum
Closest cities with hotels:
New York City
Seasons:
All year
Location:
https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=58+West+129th+Street+New+York+NY+1002758 West 129th Street, New York, NY 10027
Website:
https://jazzmuseuminharlem.org/jazzmuseuminharlem.org

How to Get There

From Midtown Manhattan (7 mi): Take the subway or travel north via Fifth Avenue, Lenox Avenue, or Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard into Harlem, then continue to West 129th Street where the museum is located at 58 West 129th Street.

Overview

The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, founded in 1997, celebrates jazz and Harlem's role in its development, with the stories of great musicians and composers. It works as a living cultural center with performances, lectures, workshops, and community events in the heart of historic Harlem.

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