Urban Civil Rights Museum in Harlem, New York City, Opens November 14: Nearly 12,000 Square Feet, Eight Galleries in the Permanent Exhibition, and Adult Admission at 20 Dollars
New York, New York — The Urban Civil Rights Museum in Harlem, established by the National Urban League, is scheduled to open on Saturday, November 14, 2026, on the fourth floor of 117 West 125th Street in Manhattan, with nearly 12,000 square feet of exhibition space devoted to the history of the civil rights movement in America northern cities.
Its permanent exhibition, Moving History Forward, consists of eight galleries covering the period from the 1500s to the present day. A temporary exhibition opening at the same time, Thriving: Harlem as Homeplace, examines the neighborhood history through its communities, cultural landmarks and residents, runs from November 14, 2026, through May 17, 2027, and features work by Harlem born artist D. Lammie-Hanson.
Grand opening celebrations will take place on November 14 and 15, with performances and activities reflecting Harlem cultural traditions. The museum uses timed admission, with tickets available online or at the first floor reception desk, and advance reservations are recommended.
General admission is 20 dollars for adults aged 25 to 61, and 15 dollars for visitors aged 13 to 24, seniors aged 62 and older, visitors with disabilities, and active United States military personnel and veterans. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, and the museum is closed Monday and Tuesday.
The museum is about a five minute walk from the 125th Street subway station served by the 2 and 3 lines, and Metro-North passengers can reach it on foot from Harlem 125th Street station.
Published by GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
Photo: Wikipedia/Wikimedia Commons 词条主图：Canadian Museum for Human Rights
