Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in New York City
Named in honor of the Puerto Rican-born collector-donor Arturo Alfonso Schomburg, this branch of the NYPL first developed during the Harlem Renaissance, in 1926. The Collection contains literally over a million items--books, tapes, artifacts, photographs and more--comprise this multicultural, multimedia collection. It also contains some extremely precious and treasured artifacts that may not be allowed to be handled.
The in-house displays span from posters that oppose racial segregation to the personal correspondence of civil rights activist Malcolm X, and from 19th-century African-American newspapers to weaponry and bronze decorations from Western Africa. You may find the architecture unsightly and the interior a bit disorienting, but this local landmark is an important collection for scholars, school children and everyone in between.
The following tours visit Schomburg Center for Research:
Take a closer look at a cultural mecca with the Harlem Gospel on Wednesday Experience, take a look at both its evolution over the past few decades and its current incarnation, and visit such historically significant places as Sugar Hill, the Apollo Theater, the famous 125th street, then afterwards, take a seat and enjoy the "Hour of Power Gospel Service," featuring the Addicts Rehabilitation Center (ARC) Gospel Choir.
The following tours drive by Schomburg Center for Research:
You'll learn all about Harlem on this 4 hour fascinating tour where you will view sights like The Cotton Club, Strivers Row, Sylvan Terrace, Sugar Hill, and more before joining a Harlem Gospel Service.
We also offer a detail of most tour stops, drive bys and visits with our Tour Connections page.
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