Our Story

The Urban Civil Rights Museum in Harlem presents the history of the Northern Civil Rights movement. It is a cultural institution that educates, inspires, and activates visitors through powerful storytelling, cultural engagement, and collective action. Rooted in history and in Harlem, it stands as a local
anchor for learning, reflection, and empowerment.

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117 W 125th Street, 
New York, NY 10027

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Wed-Sat: 10AM-5PM

Sun: 12PM-5PM

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BLM Demonstration

Explore the stories of Black urban life and the ongoing struggle for Civil Rights and discover your own power to move history forward.