New York, NY 10037
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
Visit the Schomburg Center
The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem, one of The New York Public Library’s renowned research libraries, is a world-leading cultural institution devoted to the research, preservation, and exhibition of materials focused on African American, African Diaspora, and African experiences.
Schomburg Center. Where Every Month is Black History Month!
To learn about the Center’s research divisions, schedule an appointment, or find out about other services, see our resources for researchers. Please note: Division hours may vary.
Mellon Foundation awards Schomburg Center $2 million grant to strengthen access to Black studies resources.Learn more.
Last chance! Our exhibition Been Seen runs through Saturday, March 11. It’s open 10 AM—5:45 PM, Monday to Saturday.
The Schomburg Shop sells clothing, jewelry, books, and more for all ages. Items are created by Black and Brown artists. The Shop is open Tuesday to Saturday 11 AM—6 PM.
Though there are no guided tours at this time, we are working diligently to restore this key service to visitors in spring 2023. Please continue to check this page and the Schomburg Tours page for updates and more information.
Masks are strongly recommended in the Schomburg Center and all NYPL locations.
Women’s History Month | Explore Sheroes in our Collections
Left to right: Ella Baker, Jean Blackwell Hutson, and Augusta Savage. Photo of Jean Blackwell Hutson, Tucker Childs Acres Barnes Road, Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts. Photo of Augusta Savage, Digital Collections Image 4015352
“She is the reason we are the Schomburg Center,” said Center Director Joy L. Bivins of curator and librarian Jean Blackwell Hutson. “Her footprints are all over this institution. This does not exist without her.”
Mrs. Hutson championed what was then known as the Division of Negro History, Literature and Prints and a branch of NYPL, into becoming one of NYPL’s research libraries. In 1972, the division became the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and years later housed in a separate building.
Mrs. Hutson, legendary activist Ella Baker, groundbreaking sculptor Augusta Savage, award-winning playwright Lorraine Hansberry, beloved writer Zora Neale Hurston, and many more extraordinary women have materials in our collections. Discover more sheroes who left powerful legacies. See more.
What’s On | 31st Annual Women’s Jazz Festival
Join us on Mondays for our 31st annual Women's Jazz Festival. The lineup includes composer Shirazette Tinnin (March 6), New Orleans’s The Original Pinettes Brass Band (March 13) and acclaimed vocalist and songwriter Lizz Wright (March 20). Tickets are on sale.
Plus, get a preview of more programming for the season. See more.
Register Now! | Black Comic Book Festival Returns April 14 & 15
Artwork: TJ Sterling
Calling all comic book lovers, cosplayers, publishers, and artists! Our 11th annual Black Comic Book Festival returns in person on Friday, April 14 and Saturday, April 15, from 10 AM - 8 PM.
Registration is open. Learn more.
In the Spotlight
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Explore Past Schomburg Center Exhibitions and Multimedia Projects
If you missed past in person exhibitions such as Boundless, Traveling While Black, or Showing Out, you can see them online. Plus, view past multimedia projects produced by students in our Junior Scholars Program such as 'Til We Free and By Any Means Necessary.
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Dr. Tiya Miles Wins Lapidus Center's 2022 Harriet Tubman Prize
Congratulations to Dr.Tiya Miles, Michael Garvey Professor of History and Radcliffe Alumnae Professor at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University and author of All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley's Sack, a Black Family Keepsake.
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Space Rentals
Hosting an event? Consider our Langton Hughes Auditorium, Langston Hughes Lobby, American Negro Theatre, or Schomburg Courtyard. Learn more about these spaces.
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Sign up for Schomburg Connection
Get updates on our public programs, research guides, and more in our e-newsletter.
Featured at the Schomburg Center
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Visit the Schomburg Shop
The Schomburg Shop is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 AM to 6 PM for in-person shopping. Or, you can shop online.
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From Our Blog
Read blog posts from the librarians, staff, and fellows at the Schomburg Center.
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Public Programs
The Schomburg Center advances knowledge of the global Black experience through dynamic programs and exhibitions.
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Digital Schomburg
Access exhibitions, podcasts, videos, books, images, and more about the global Black experience 24/7.
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Support the Schomburg Center
Schomburg Society members receive discounts, invitations to exclusive events, and more!
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In the News
Read news stories featuring interviews with Schomburg Center curators, librarians, and staff.
Current Exhibitions
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Been Seen
Through March 11, 2023Schomburg Center for Research in Black CultureHighlighting the work of Harlem-based photographer Austin Hansen (1910 -1996) and the experiences of Black photographers to illuminate the…
Events
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2023 Women's Jazz Festival: The Original Pinettes Brass Band
Monday, March 13 | 7 PM -
2023 Women's Jazz Festival: Lizz Wright
Monday, March 20 | 7 PM -
Sostre at 100: A Legacy of Action
Thursday, March 23 | 5:30 PM -
Chrome Valley by Mahogany L. Browne
Monday, March 27 | 6:30 PM -
The Schomburg Center 's 11th Annual Black Comic Book Festival: Day 1
Friday, April 14 | 10 AM -
The Schomburg Center 's 11th Annual Black Comic Book Festival: Day 2
Saturday, April 15 | 10 AM
About the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem is one of the world’s leading cultural institutions devoted to the research, preservation, and exhibition of materials focused on African American, African Diaspora, and African experiences. As a research division of The New York Public Library, the Schomburg Center features diverse programming and collections spanning over 11 million items that illuminate the richness of global Black history, arts, and culture.
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