Visiting the Schomburg

The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture presents a wide range of educational and cultural programs on a year-round basis in its renowned Langston Hughes Auditorium and American Negro Theater. From seminars, forums, workshops, staged readings, film screenings, to performing arts programs, and special events. Public programs complement the Schomburg Center's exhibitions, collections and research services and interpret its collections.

The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture offers exhibitions throughout the year. These exhibitions are usually based on items from the Center's extensive collections. Exhibition hours: Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture of The New York Public Library is generally recognized as the world’s leading research library devoted exclusively to documenting the history and cultural development of peoples of African descent worldwide. We welcome individuals, schools, organizations, or companies to tour the facility and exhibition hall.

Check Out These Holiday & Black History Month Gift Ideas at The Schomburg Shop. Every purchase supports the important work of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Shop hours, Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.