Description: 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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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.
Our newest exhibition Marking Time: Art in the Age of Mass Incarceration , which explores the impact of the U.S. prison system on contemporary visual art, is open through Monday, December 4.
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.