East Harlem / Manhattan / pay what you wish
El Museo del Barrio
El Museo del Barrio offers pay-what-you-wish admission on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Pay-what-you-can always. SUPER SABADO on 3rd Saturday with extended hours and special programming.
Admission at a glance
| Admission | pay what you wish |
|---|---|
| When the offer applies | Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
| Hours | Thu-Sun 11am-5pm; 3rd Sat until 8:30pm |
| Tickets and restrictions | SUPER SABADO on 3rd Sat (not Jan/Aug). |
| Address | 1230 5th Ave, New York, NY 10029 |
| Official site | www.elmuseo.org |
Official admission source · Policy checked 2026-08-09
Next dates this offer applies
Calculated from the policy as of 2026-09-23, not confirmed ticket availability. Holidays and special closures can override regular hours.
Now showing
- Octopus & Others: Acts of Collaboration & Poetics — through Sunday, November 15, 2026
- Teddy Sandoval and the Butch Gardens School of Art — through Sunday, January 10, 2027
Make a visit of it
The permanent collection of santos (carved saints) and Taino artifacts is unlike anything else in NYC. It's at the top of Museum Mile so most people never make it up here -- that's your advantage.
After: El Paso Taqueria (Mexican, $8-14). 104th and Lex. Cash only. The al pastor taco plate is enormous and costs nothing.