Bronx Museum of the Arts
Bronx Museum of the Arts
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11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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The Bronx Museum of the Arts is an internationally recognized cultural destination that presents innovative contemporary art exhibitions and education programs and is committed to promoting cross-cultural dialogues for diverse audiences. Since its founding in 1971, the Museum has played a vital role in the Bronx by helping to make art accessible to the entire community and connecting with local schools, artists, teens, and families through its robust education initiatives and public programs.
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Cassandra M
Baltimore190 contributions
May 2021
It is not a large museum, but there were some nice contemporary exhibits. On prior trips, I was in the Bronx when it was closed (Mon/Tues). It's free with a timed ticket, but the place was so empty that another visitor got in by making a reservation at the front desk.
Written 28 May 2021
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Adrianna Rosa V
Bronx, NY293 contributions
This is a wonderful museum. It's small but very beautiful. It has very interesting exhibits all the time. The programs offered are incredible! And there are many different kinds of programs. They have had an art competition and a Coquito tasting; a Flamenco christmas performance; a screening of "the weight of the nation", with a healthy version of lunch and a discussion of sugar in soft drinks; a panel discussion about contemporary Latino media; a performance by Grammy winners La Santa Cecilia; and many, many other community based events and cultural events. You can choose from family or adult events or just stop by for the excellent exhibits.
Written 17 March 2015
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Susan D
Toronto, Canada35 contributions
Oct 2014 • Friends
I had part of an afternoon free and wanted to get away from the crowds of the Museum of Modern Art. So I decided to visit the Bronx Museum and vicinity, partly because I'd never been to the Bronx before. Getting to the museum is easy - just catch a D or a B train and walk down the Grand Concourse after getting off at 167th St. The Bronx Museum is on the widest and most beautiful concourse in New York. In its glory days, in 1898 when it was incorporated into the City of New York, the Bronx was noted for magnificent architecture, elevated subway system and elegant parks, all of which are still there to be photographed.
The Bronx Museum collection is dedicated to African, Asian and Latin American contemporary art and it's really exciting. Where else can you see a Kara Walker, a Lorna Simpson, and a Carrie Mae Weems hanging side by side in a gallery? Or a Cildo Meireles banknote displayed next to a General Idea pill-balloon? On right now there's a thought-provoking exhibit on post-Brasilia architectural design, much of it tongue-in-cheek or spinning conceptual art one way or another. I jumped in on an informal tour through the museum led by an artist-guide who gave the crowd a very impressionistic account of Latino/a creativity. It was a huge and refreshing change from the formal institutional story offered by other art museums. All of this with free admission.
The Bronx is where Latin Music and hip hop was born and home to the Yankee Stadium, so once I exited the Museum I took a leisurely stroll down to 161st St (end destination: Yankee Stadium and subway stop). At 164th St I crossed the Concourse and entered the Joyce Kilmer Park which is a lovely space that has a pathway heading south. The Heinrich Heine Memorial, a marble monstrosity dedicated to the German-Jewish poet, can't be missed. Opposite is the magnificent Bronx County Courthouse built in Art Deco style. My adventure ended with a coffee at the Court Deli where the one server on duty was sweet.
The Bronx Museum collection is dedicated to African, Asian and Latin American contemporary art and it's really exciting. Where else can you see a Kara Walker, a Lorna Simpson, and a Carrie Mae Weems hanging side by side in a gallery? Or a Cildo Meireles banknote displayed next to a General Idea pill-balloon? On right now there's a thought-provoking exhibit on post-Brasilia architectural design, much of it tongue-in-cheek or spinning conceptual art one way or another. I jumped in on an informal tour through the museum led by an artist-guide who gave the crowd a very impressionistic account of Latino/a creativity. It was a huge and refreshing change from the formal institutional story offered by other art museums. All of this with free admission.
The Bronx is where Latin Music and hip hop was born and home to the Yankee Stadium, so once I exited the Museum I took a leisurely stroll down to 161st St (end destination: Yankee Stadium and subway stop). At 164th St I crossed the Concourse and entered the Joyce Kilmer Park which is a lovely space that has a pathway heading south. The Heinrich Heine Memorial, a marble monstrosity dedicated to the German-Jewish poet, can't be missed. Opposite is the magnificent Bronx County Courthouse built in Art Deco style. My adventure ended with a coffee at the Court Deli where the one server on duty was sweet.
Written 16 October 2014
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viennaprelude
Montego Bay, Jamaica128 contributions
Mar 2017 • Family
Not stroller friendly! I went with my cousin and her 2 year old. We were asked to leave the stroller at the door. There is about 1 floor of actual exhibits but there are small stairs within the exhibit so not very wheelchair accessible either.
The security guard was quite abrasive and the line that was placed for the small prints was too far in order to enjoy the exhibits.
Upstairs there is a lovely patio that would make a great space for a cocktail party.
Entrance is free and there is a small cafe that persons tend to hang out.
The security guard was quite abrasive and the line that was placed for the small prints was too far in order to enjoy the exhibits.
Upstairs there is a lovely patio that would make a great space for a cocktail party.
Entrance is free and there is a small cafe that persons tend to hang out.
Written 15 March 2017
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FUNTUNFUNEFU
New York City, NY464 contributions
July 2019 • Solo
The bronx museum of art in located on the grand concourse on 165 st. not busy like the moma and the big museums in the city center. its free and worth a stop while in the bronx near the yankee stadium. Thank you and hope you enjoy your visit to the Bx, Museum of art.
Written 1 August 2019
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Justin W
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ5,997 contributions
Dec 2019
I went to the Bronx Museum of the Arts right before a football game that I was attending at Yankee Stadium and had about an hour to visit. It was a really nice little museum.
I attended to the "Street Arts" exhibition on the street art on the subway cars from the 1970's and 80's before the structure of the cars changed. It was really interesting how the art of that time coincided with the rise of Hip-Hop, It was just that time when the City was falling apart and this type of art dominated the streets. It was also a time of white flight and the fall of places like the Bronx. This type of art was the expression of the times and somewhat disappeared when the Subway System changed the type of cars on the tracks and the graffiti could be washed off.
The exhibit captures those times and shows an era when it dominated not just the cars but the sides of buildings and playgrounds. It was an interesting expression.
Don't miss the exhibition. It is an excuse to visit the Bronx.
I attended to the "Street Arts" exhibition on the street art on the subway cars from the 1970's and 80's before the structure of the cars changed. It was really interesting how the art of that time coincided with the rise of Hip-Hop, It was just that time when the City was falling apart and this type of art dominated the streets. It was also a time of white flight and the fall of places like the Bronx. This type of art was the expression of the times and somewhat disappeared when the Subway System changed the type of cars on the tracks and the graffiti could be washed off.
The exhibit captures those times and shows an era when it dominated not just the cars but the sides of buildings and playgrounds. It was an interesting expression.
Don't miss the exhibition. It is an excuse to visit the Bronx.
Written 27 December 2019
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Gerard R
575 contributions
Nov 2019
In nice area of the Bronx, close to subway station, we visited "Life and times of Alvin Baltrop", documenting his life in the navy, in the streets, his relation to men. This Bronx-born man - next to various jobs - made photos with power of speach. The exhibition contains original prints, often small size, but most impressive. Next, there was Henry Chalfort, who specialized in street-art. At the exhibition "Art vs Transit, 1977-1987, many photos of street-art, in particular trains that were painted extensively with grafitti, can be admired. In the end, authorities cleaned all trains, and the photos reached archival value. The neighbourhood is fit for exploration with your own camera.
Written 13 November 2019
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aquaH2Omama
Coeur d'Alene, ID382 contributions
Jan 2018 • Friends
We hopped on the subway to check out this unique art gallery with free admission. The showings change, but it’s a nice small museum.
Written 31 January 2018
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Keke L
New York City, NY2,221 contributions
Aug 2017 • Solo
The Bronx Museum Of The Arts was the perfect place for me to be with me. Yesterday was my first time there. I bought something to eat at the cafe and sat and watched people and buses go by through the tall, clean glass windows. After my meal I headed to the exhibit. I loved it. The space is open and airy. It is big, yet intimate. The art work on display seemed to be from the indigenous people of the earth. If not it is definitely indigenous focused. I loved it. It was quiet, mostly, and I got lost in my own thoughts at times. The staff was very nice and accomodating. The security officer pointed out how the art work on the IPhone worked. I'm glad he did. It was interactive and I was able to experience it. There is a small gift shop where you can buy books about the Bronx, T-shirt that say The Bronx and soaps that just might be made in The Bronx. Do not worry if something does not have a price, the customer service counter that is situated directly outside will help you with that, he was nice too. I enjoyed myself so much I applied for museum membership. You know what they say, right?........ Membership has its benefits. :)
I took a lot of photos and a few videos, please peruse them. Enjoy, Keke.
I took a lot of photos and a few videos, please peruse them. Enjoy, Keke.
Written 18 August 2017
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M D
Bronx, NY67 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
I love that they show local artists. Most of the events are low cost or free. There always is a revolving bar.
Written 15 August 2017
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