El Museo del Barrio
@elmuseo.bsky.social
El Museo del Barrio is the United States' First Latinx and Latin American Arts Museum
El Museo welcomed 'History Has Its Eyes on Us,' organized by Onward Together and @latinovictoryus.bsky.social, featuring @hillaryclinton.bsky.social, Lin Manuel Miranda, and historian @hcrichardson.bsky.social
Proceeds from the event vital voter-mobilization efforts across the United States
Proceeds from the event vital voter-mobilization efforts across the United States
November 24, 2025 at 3:43 PM
El Museo welcomed 'History Has Its Eyes on Us,' organized by Onward Together and @latinovictoryus.bsky.social, featuring @hillaryclinton.bsky.social, Lin Manuel Miranda, and historian @hcrichardson.bsky.social
Proceeds from the event vital voter-mobilization efforts across the United States
Proceeds from the event vital voter-mobilization efforts across the United States
Thank you for celebrating Día de los Muertos with us! 💀🏵️
We’re grateful to all who joined in honoring our loved ones. The altar, created by artist Nitza Tufiño with The Clemente Center for Historias, remains on view through Nov 21—bring photos and mementos to share!
We’re grateful to all who joined in honoring our loved ones. The altar, created by artist Nitza Tufiño with The Clemente Center for Historias, remains on view through Nov 21—bring photos and mementos to share!
November 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Thank you for celebrating Día de los Muertos with us! 💀🏵️
We’re grateful to all who joined in honoring our loved ones. The altar, created by artist Nitza Tufiño with The Clemente Center for Historias, remains on view through Nov 21—bring photos and mementos to share!
We’re grateful to all who joined in honoring our loved ones. The altar, created by artist Nitza Tufiño with The Clemente Center for Historias, remains on view through Nov 21—bring photos and mementos to share!
On October 16, El Museo staff attended Artists Advisory Council member John Leguizamo’s powerful play The Other Americans at The Public Theater! His moving performance on Latino family, identity & community inspired our team’s creativity and passion!
October 30, 2025 at 1:42 PM
On October 16, El Museo staff attended Artists Advisory Council member John Leguizamo’s powerful play The Other Americans at The Public Theater! His moving performance on Latino family, identity & community inspired our team’s creativity and passion!
Join us for Día de los Muertos on Saturday, November 1! 💀🏵️
Honoring the lives of loved ones, we invite all to enjoy music and dance performances, art making, calavera face painting, and a communal altar!
RSVP Here: bit.ly/4h4Izuk
Honoring the lives of loved ones, we invite all to enjoy music and dance performances, art making, calavera face painting, and a communal altar!
RSVP Here: bit.ly/4h4Izuk
October 8, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Join us for Día de los Muertos on Saturday, November 1! 💀🏵️
Honoring the lives of loved ones, we invite all to enjoy music and dance performances, art making, calavera face painting, and a communal altar!
RSVP Here: bit.ly/4h4Izuk
Honoring the lives of loved ones, we invite all to enjoy music and dance performances, art making, calavera face painting, and a communal altar!
RSVP Here: bit.ly/4h4Izuk
Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth! ❤️
As we near the close of this year’s celebration, we reflect on the enduring impact of Puerto Rican and Latin American communities and honor our shared histories, the strength of our identities, and the cultural threads that unite us all
As we near the close of this year’s celebration, we reflect on the enduring impact of Puerto Rican and Latin American communities and honor our shared histories, the strength of our identities, and the cultural threads that unite us all
October 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth! ❤️
As we near the close of this year’s celebration, we reflect on the enduring impact of Puerto Rican and Latin American communities and honor our shared histories, the strength of our identities, and the cultural threads that unite us all
As we near the close of this year’s celebration, we reflect on the enduring impact of Puerto Rican and Latin American communities and honor our shared histories, the strength of our identities, and the cultural threads that unite us all
We’re welcoming in our fall season!
Amid challenges, we uplift Latine voices through art as refuge & resistance—featuring 'Jangueando: Recent Acquisitions', Coco Fusco, Día de los Muertos, Three Kings Day & more
All programs are free and open to the public!
Amid challenges, we uplift Latine voices through art as refuge & resistance—featuring 'Jangueando: Recent Acquisitions', Coco Fusco, Día de los Muertos, Three Kings Day & more
All programs are free and open to the public!
September 9, 2025 at 8:17 PM
We’re welcoming in our fall season!
Amid challenges, we uplift Latine voices through art as refuge & resistance—featuring 'Jangueando: Recent Acquisitions', Coco Fusco, Día de los Muertos, Three Kings Day & more
All programs are free and open to the public!
Amid challenges, we uplift Latine voices through art as refuge & resistance—featuring 'Jangueando: Recent Acquisitions', Coco Fusco, Día de los Muertos, Three Kings Day & more
All programs are free and open to the public!
‘Coco Fusco: Tomorrow, I Will Become an Island’ is one of @nytimes.com Holland Cotter’s must-see fall shows!
“If a retrospective of an artist’s career can be considered a monument, ‘Tomorrow, I Will Become an Island’ is one that will merit a salute.”
🔗: nyti.ms/45MN48Q
“If a retrospective of an artist’s career can be considered a monument, ‘Tomorrow, I Will Become an Island’ is one that will merit a salute.”
🔗: nyti.ms/45MN48Q
September 2, 2025 at 11:02 PM
‘Coco Fusco: Tomorrow, I Will Become an Island’ is one of @nytimes.com Holland Cotter’s must-see fall shows!
“If a retrospective of an artist’s career can be considered a monument, ‘Tomorrow, I Will Become an Island’ is one that will merit a salute.”
🔗: nyti.ms/45MN48Q
“If a retrospective of an artist’s career can be considered a monument, ‘Tomorrow, I Will Become an Island’ is one that will merit a salute.”
🔗: nyti.ms/45MN48Q
Join us for Hasta Luego at @elmuseo—a talk with outgoing NYC Council Members Diana Ayala and Rafael Salamanca Jr. as they reflect on years in office. Moderated by Juan Manuel Benítez.
🔗 RSVP here: bit.ly/4lEOPcM
🔗 RSVP here: bit.ly/4lEOPcM
September 2, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Join us for Hasta Luego at @elmuseo—a talk with outgoing NYC Council Members Diana Ayala and Rafael Salamanca Jr. as they reflect on years in office. Moderated by Juan Manuel Benítez.
🔗 RSVP here: bit.ly/4lEOPcM
🔗 RSVP here: bit.ly/4lEOPcM
Happy #WorldPhotographyDay! 📸
Celebrate with Laura Aguilar’s "Plush Pony #25" (1992), a portrait honoring patrons of a Chicana lesbian bar in East Los Angeles. See this work and more in 'Jangueando: Recent Acquisitions, 2021–2025,' opening August 28.
🖼️ Laura Aguilar, Plush Pony #25, 1992.
Celebrate with Laura Aguilar’s "Plush Pony #25" (1992), a portrait honoring patrons of a Chicana lesbian bar in East Los Angeles. See this work and more in 'Jangueando: Recent Acquisitions, 2021–2025,' opening August 28.
🖼️ Laura Aguilar, Plush Pony #25, 1992.
August 19, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Happy #WorldPhotographyDay! 📸
Celebrate with Laura Aguilar’s "Plush Pony #25" (1992), a portrait honoring patrons of a Chicana lesbian bar in East Los Angeles. See this work and more in 'Jangueando: Recent Acquisitions, 2021–2025,' opening August 28.
🖼️ Laura Aguilar, Plush Pony #25, 1992.
Celebrate with Laura Aguilar’s "Plush Pony #25" (1992), a portrait honoring patrons of a Chicana lesbian bar in East Los Angeles. See this work and more in 'Jangueando: Recent Acquisitions, 2021–2025,' opening August 28.
🖼️ Laura Aguilar, Plush Pony #25, 1992.
Mark your calendars—'Coco Fusco: Tomorrow, I Will Become an Island’ opens 9/18!
The first U.S. survey of influential Cuban-American artist and writer Coco Fusco, this exhibition spans over three decades of her work, offering a powerful view of her multidisciplinary practice.
The first U.S. survey of influential Cuban-American artist and writer Coco Fusco, this exhibition spans over three decades of her work, offering a powerful view of her multidisciplinary practice.
August 15, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Mark your calendars—'Coco Fusco: Tomorrow, I Will Become an Island’ opens 9/18!
The first U.S. survey of influential Cuban-American artist and writer Coco Fusco, this exhibition spans over three decades of her work, offering a powerful view of her multidisciplinary practice.
The first U.S. survey of influential Cuban-American artist and writer Coco Fusco, this exhibition spans over three decades of her work, offering a powerful view of her multidisciplinary practice.
Your words mean the world to us! 💛
Reading your heartfelt testimonials has truly made our season. Thank you for being part of our community. We can't wait to welcome you back for the reopening of 'Jangueando: Recent Acquisitions, 2021–2025' on Aug 28!
Reading your heartfelt testimonials has truly made our season. Thank you for being part of our community. We can't wait to welcome you back for the reopening of 'Jangueando: Recent Acquisitions, 2021–2025' on Aug 28!
August 13, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Your words mean the world to us! 💛
Reading your heartfelt testimonials has truly made our season. Thank you for being part of our community. We can't wait to welcome you back for the reopening of 'Jangueando: Recent Acquisitions, 2021–2025' on Aug 28!
Reading your heartfelt testimonials has truly made our season. Thank you for being part of our community. We can't wait to welcome you back for the reopening of 'Jangueando: Recent Acquisitions, 2021–2025' on Aug 28!
El Museo del Barrio mourns the loss of Eddie Palmieri—musical icon, activist, and friend. His legendary sound and commitment to justice uplifted our community. We honor his legacy and extend our deepest condolences to his family, especially Board member Gabby Palmieri
August 8, 2025 at 8:16 PM
El Museo del Barrio mourns the loss of Eddie Palmieri—musical icon, activist, and friend. His legendary sound and commitment to justice uplifted our community. We honor his legacy and extend our deepest condolences to his family, especially Board member Gabby Palmieri
Mark your calendars! 📅
'Jangueando: Recent Acquisitions, 2021–2025' opens Aug 28 at El Museo del Barrio. This bold show features nearly 40 new works, spotlighting Puerto Rican and Nuyorican portraiture, Latiné photography, and our renewed focus on queer and Indigenous voices
'Jangueando: Recent Acquisitions, 2021–2025' opens Aug 28 at El Museo del Barrio. This bold show features nearly 40 new works, spotlighting Puerto Rican and Nuyorican portraiture, Latiné photography, and our renewed focus on queer and Indigenous voices
August 7, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Mark your calendars! 📅
'Jangueando: Recent Acquisitions, 2021–2025' opens Aug 28 at El Museo del Barrio. This bold show features nearly 40 new works, spotlighting Puerto Rican and Nuyorican portraiture, Latiné photography, and our renewed focus on queer and Indigenous voices
'Jangueando: Recent Acquisitions, 2021–2025' opens Aug 28 at El Museo del Barrio. This bold show features nearly 40 new works, spotlighting Puerto Rican and Nuyorican portraiture, Latiné photography, and our renewed focus on queer and Indigenous voices
⏳ Final Days to See Mestre Didi: Spiritual Form!
When you purchase the Mestre Didi: Spiritual Form catalogue, you’ll receive a free copy of a past book. To redeem, enter the promo code CATALOGUEFREE at checkout with your two selected books (promotion is valid up to August 3, 2025)!
When you purchase the Mestre Didi: Spiritual Form catalogue, you’ll receive a free copy of a past book. To redeem, enter the promo code CATALOGUEFREE at checkout with your two selected books (promotion is valid up to August 3, 2025)!
July 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM
⏳ Final Days to See Mestre Didi: Spiritual Form!
When you purchase the Mestre Didi: Spiritual Form catalogue, you’ll receive a free copy of a past book. To redeem, enter the promo code CATALOGUEFREE at checkout with your two selected books (promotion is valid up to August 3, 2025)!
When you purchase the Mestre Didi: Spiritual Form catalogue, you’ll receive a free copy of a past book. To redeem, enter the promo code CATALOGUEFREE at checkout with your two selected books (promotion is valid up to August 3, 2025)!
📸 #InstaMuseo
This month, we’re shining a light on the heart of El Museo—our incredible staff—whose passion and dedication brought our recent public programs to life! 🙌🏽🎨💃🏽
None of it would have been possible without the team that keeps El Museo thriving every day.
This month, we’re shining a light on the heart of El Museo—our incredible staff—whose passion and dedication brought our recent public programs to life! 🙌🏽🎨💃🏽
None of it would have been possible without the team that keeps El Museo thriving every day.
June 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
📸 #InstaMuseo
This month, we’re shining a light on the heart of El Museo—our incredible staff—whose passion and dedication brought our recent public programs to life! 🙌🏽🎨💃🏽
None of it would have been possible without the team that keeps El Museo thriving every day.
This month, we’re shining a light on the heart of El Museo—our incredible staff—whose passion and dedication brought our recent public programs to life! 🙌🏽🎨💃🏽
None of it would have been possible without the team that keeps El Museo thriving every day.
Curious about El Museo’s 2025 Gala? ✨
Discover how we honored the life and legacy of artist and patron Tony Bechara, and relive an unforgettable night of art, community, and celebration.
🔗 Learn more about the evening: www.vogue.com/slideshow/el...
Discover how we honored the life and legacy of artist and patron Tony Bechara, and relive an unforgettable night of art, community, and celebration.
🔗 Learn more about the evening: www.vogue.com/slideshow/el...
June 13, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Curious about El Museo’s 2025 Gala? ✨
Discover how we honored the life and legacy of artist and patron Tony Bechara, and relive an unforgettable night of art, community, and celebration.
🔗 Learn more about the evening: www.vogue.com/slideshow/el...
Discover how we honored the life and legacy of artist and patron Tony Bechara, and relive an unforgettable night of art, community, and celebration.
🔗 Learn more about the evening: www.vogue.com/slideshow/el...
A Night to Remember! ✨
El Museo’s 2025 Gala raised funds in honor of Tony Bechara (1942–2025), artist & patron. Funds will support our exhibitions, education programs & collection—advancing our mission to uplift Latinx & Latin American art. We look forward to welcoming you back to El Museo soon!
El Museo’s 2025 Gala raised funds in honor of Tony Bechara (1942–2025), artist & patron. Funds will support our exhibitions, education programs & collection—advancing our mission to uplift Latinx & Latin American art. We look forward to welcoming you back to El Museo soon!
June 12, 2025 at 9:03 PM
A Night to Remember! ✨
El Museo’s 2025 Gala raised funds in honor of Tony Bechara (1942–2025), artist & patron. Funds will support our exhibitions, education programs & collection—advancing our mission to uplift Latinx & Latin American art. We look forward to welcoming you back to El Museo soon!
El Museo’s 2025 Gala raised funds in honor of Tony Bechara (1942–2025), artist & patron. Funds will support our exhibitions, education programs & collection—advancing our mission to uplift Latinx & Latin American art. We look forward to welcoming you back to El Museo soon!
Candida Alvarez’s five-decade career is in full bloom—and now on view at El Museo del Barrio. Don’t miss this
@nytimes.com feature spotlighting Candida Alvarez's full-circle journey through art, color, and culture.
Read the article here: nyti.ms/3SfzHGL
@nytimes.com feature spotlighting Candida Alvarez's full-circle journey through art, color, and culture.
Read the article here: nyti.ms/3SfzHGL
June 9, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Candida Alvarez’s five-decade career is in full bloom—and now on view at El Museo del Barrio. Don’t miss this
@nytimes.com feature spotlighting Candida Alvarez's full-circle journey through art, color, and culture.
Read the article here: nyti.ms/3SfzHGL
@nytimes.com feature spotlighting Candida Alvarez's full-circle journey through art, color, and culture.
Read the article here: nyti.ms/3SfzHGL
Happy National Puerto Rican Day Parade! 🇵🇷
June 8, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Happy National Puerto Rican Day Parade! 🇵🇷
“Our ambition and our mission,” Tony Bechara said of El Museo del Barrio, “demand that we become a world-class museum, open to all people.”
Read more about Tony's life and legacy via the @nytimes.com: nyti.ms/43LHwdE
Read more about Tony's life and legacy via the @nytimes.com: nyti.ms/43LHwdE
May 27, 2025 at 7:41 PM
“Our ambition and our mission,” Tony Bechara said of El Museo del Barrio, “demand that we become a world-class museum, open to all people.”
Read more about Tony's life and legacy via the @nytimes.com: nyti.ms/43LHwdE
Read more about Tony's life and legacy via the @nytimes.com: nyti.ms/43LHwdE
Dive into the creative mind of Candida Alvarez in this powerful conversation with @allofitwnyc.bsky.social! From her personal journey to her dynamic new exhibition ‘Candida Alvarez: Circle, Point, Hoop,’ on view through August 3.
Link to Full Discussion: www.wnyc.org/story/artist...
Link to Full Discussion: www.wnyc.org/story/artist...
May 22, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Dive into the creative mind of Candida Alvarez in this powerful conversation with @allofitwnyc.bsky.social! From her personal journey to her dynamic new exhibition ‘Candida Alvarez: Circle, Point, Hoop,’ on view through August 3.
Link to Full Discussion: www.wnyc.org/story/artist...
Link to Full Discussion: www.wnyc.org/story/artist...
Did you know we have a gift shop? 🛍️
Discover the season’s must-haves with our Visitor Services Assistant, Carlos, as he highlights the hottest finds this spring at La Tienda! From unique gifts to art-inspired treasures, there’s something for everyone.
Discover the season’s must-haves with our Visitor Services Assistant, Carlos, as he highlights the hottest finds this spring at La Tienda! From unique gifts to art-inspired treasures, there’s something for everyone.
May 7, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Did you know we have a gift shop? 🛍️
Discover the season’s must-haves with our Visitor Services Assistant, Carlos, as he highlights the hottest finds this spring at La Tienda! From unique gifts to art-inspired treasures, there’s something for everyone.
Discover the season’s must-haves with our Visitor Services Assistant, Carlos, as he highlights the hottest finds this spring at La Tienda! From unique gifts to art-inspired treasures, there’s something for everyone.
Big News: El Museo’s executive director, Patrick Charpenel has been named one of PoliticsNY’s Power Players in Arts & Culture! 🎉
Learn more here: politicsny.com/power-lists/...
Learn more here: politicsny.com/power-lists/...
May 5, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Big News: El Museo’s executive director, Patrick Charpenel has been named one of PoliticsNY’s Power Players in Arts & Culture! 🎉
Learn more here: politicsny.com/power-lists/...
Learn more here: politicsny.com/power-lists/...
Big news: 'Candida Alvarez: Circle, Point, Hoop' is now open! 🎉
Explore the artist’s stunning works in this expansive survey exhibition, where abstract and figurative pieces beautifully weave together personal and cultural memory, art historical references, wordplay, and everyday life.
Explore the artist’s stunning works in this expansive survey exhibition, where abstract and figurative pieces beautifully weave together personal and cultural memory, art historical references, wordplay, and everyday life.
April 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Big news: 'Candida Alvarez: Circle, Point, Hoop' is now open! 🎉
Explore the artist’s stunning works in this expansive survey exhibition, where abstract and figurative pieces beautifully weave together personal and cultural memory, art historical references, wordplay, and everyday life.
Explore the artist’s stunning works in this expansive survey exhibition, where abstract and figurative pieces beautifully weave together personal and cultural memory, art historical references, wordplay, and everyday life.
El Museo del Barrio mourns the passing of our beloved friend, acclaimed artist, and Chair Emeritus, Tony Bechara (1942–2025).
We are forever indebted to his passion, his generosity, and his unwavering commitment to our mission. His legacy will continue to inspire us for generations to come.
We are forever indebted to his passion, his generosity, and his unwavering commitment to our mission. His legacy will continue to inspire us for generations to come.
April 23, 2025 at 8:20 PM
El Museo del Barrio mourns the passing of our beloved friend, acclaimed artist, and Chair Emeritus, Tony Bechara (1942–2025).
We are forever indebted to his passion, his generosity, and his unwavering commitment to our mission. His legacy will continue to inspire us for generations to come.
We are forever indebted to his passion, his generosity, and his unwavering commitment to our mission. His legacy will continue to inspire us for generations to come.