Visit
The Urban Civil Rights Museum in Harlem is located on the fourth floor of 117 West 125th Street. Enter through the first-floor lobby and take the elevator up. Tickets are available for purchase online and in person at our first-floor reception desk. We encourage visitors to purchase tickets in advance on our website before they arrive to streamline their process.
Tickets and Hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Thursday | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Friday | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Saturday | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sunday | 12:00PM - 5:00PM |
| Holiday Closures | Nov. 25-29 & Dec. 23-Jan. 3 |
*Last admission is 45 minutes prior to closing at 4:15pm. Museum entrance closes at 4:45pm.
Admission Prices
| Adult ages 25 to 61 | $20 |
| Senior ages 62 and up | $15 |
| Youth ages 13 to 24 | $15 |
| Visitors with Disabilities | $15 |
| Active US Military and Veterans | $15 |
| Child ages 12 and under | Free |
Caretakers are free when accompanying a visitor with a disability. Apply the cost of your general admission tickets toward membership
Daily Public Tours
Join a guided introduction to the Urban Civil Rights Museum in Harlem’s exhibitions. These 30-minute tours provide visitors with an engaging overview of themes, objects, and histories, offering opportunities for dialogue, reflection, and deeper exploration of the Museum’s content.
Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays - 2:30pm
Thursdays and Saturdays - 11:30 am
Tours are free with Museum admission. Capacity is limited to 20 participants and spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tours meet at the fourth floor Museum gallery entrance.
Accessibility
The Urban Civil Rights Museum in Harlem is committed to creating a welcoming and accessible experience for every visitor. The building offers step-free entry, elevators, and accessible, gender-neutral restrooms. Changing tables for families and caregivers are available within all our restrooms. Wheelchairs and service animals are permitted.
Gallery environments vary in lighting and sound; visitors who prefer quieter experiences are recommended to come during off-peak hours.
Service animals are allowed and defined as dogs that are individually trained to work or perform tasks for people with disabilities.
Location
The Urban Civil Rights Museum in Harlem Is located at 117 W 125th Street, New York, NY 10027
Take the 2, 3 to 125th Street and walk west; the museum is a short 5-minute walk, or the A, B, C or D to 125th Street and walk east along 125th Street for about 10 minutes. The 4, 5, 6 train is 15 minutes away and is located east of the Museum along 125th Street. The closest MTA subway station is the 125th stop on the 2/3 trains. When arriving by the Metro-North, exit at 125th Street and walk west for approximately 10 minutes.
Accessible route: The 125th Street station on the A/C/B/D lines has elevators at 125th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue and is our closest step-free subway entrance, about 3 avenues away. The 2/3 station at 125th Street is closer but does not have elevator.
The M60 SBS, M100, M101, M102, M103 and M125 all stop at West 125th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard, one to two minutes west of the Museum. The M60 SBS also services LaGuardia Airport.
Protected bike lanes run along Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard and Frederick Douglass Boulevard. Citi Bike docks are located at 125th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard and at 126th Street and Frederick Douglass Boulevard.
We are located at 117 West 125th Street, between Malcolm X Boulevard and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard. From the West Side Highway or the FDR Drive, take the 125th Street exit and continue across 125th Street to the Museum.
Parking: street parking is very limited. Several garages operate along 125th Street and near Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard. Allow extra time during peak hours.
Group & School Visits
Education
K-12 School Tours and Workshops
The Urban Civil Rights Museum in Harlem welcomes K-12 schools, after-school programs, camp groups, and community organizations for guided tours and curriculum-based experiences. All group visits are designed to foster engagement with Civil Rights history through interactive, age-appropriate programming.
Education
Non-School Group Tours
The Urban Civil Rights Museum in Harlem welcomes adult groups, colleges and universities, educators, and community organizations for guided tours, as well as self-guided visits for non-school groups seeking a more independent experience.
Urban League Empowerment Center
The Urban League Empowerment Center houses the National Urban League's headquarters, a Conference Center, 171 units of affordable housing, several nonprofit offices, and the Urban Civil Rights Museum in Harlem on the fourth floor. Launched in 2025, the new building not only marks the return of the National Urban League to its birthplace of Harlem; it demonstrates the organization’s continued commitment to enhancing the economic and cultural revitalization of communities of color.
FAQ
Advance tickets are highly recommended, especially on weekends and during peak hours. Admission is timed, so booking ahead is the best way to ensure space during your desired time. Walk-in tickets are available based on capacity.
We accept credit cards and cash. If you are paying with cash, exact change is appreciated.
We are open Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00am to 5:00pm, and Sunday, 12:00pm to 5:00pm. We are closed Monday and Tuesday. Last admission is 4:15pm.
Hours may vary on holidays or in severe weather. Please check hours before you visit or sign up to our newsletter for updates.
Yes, the museum offers step-free entry, elevators, and accessible, gender-neutral restrooms. Service animals are welcome.
Yes, and there are two kinds.
Free daily tours are open to all visitors - 30 minutes, free with admission. They run at 11:30am on Thursdays and Saturdays and at 2:30pm on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
Group tours, for schools, camps, community organizations and adult groups, are led by guides and must be reserved in advance. Learn more on our Group Visits page.
Photography for personal use is permitted in most galleries unless otherwise noted. Please do not photograph children outside your own group without permission from their parent or guardian. Flash, tripods, and filming are prohibited.
Photography is not permitted in two galleries with immersive media: The Harlem Renaissance and Freedom Square. Please follow posted signage and respect the privacy of fellow visitors.
When sharing photos on social media, tag us @urbancivilrightsmuseum!
Food and drink are not permitted in the galleries. All visitors and bags pass through security screening on entry.
It is advised that you visit with small bags only; large or multiple bags are not permitted in the galleries. A coat room and self-service lockers are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Museum and the National Urban League are not responsible for lost or damaged items left in the coat room or lockers.
Yes, we offer special events, tours, and programs for the public throughout the year. Most programs are free with admissions, though may require a reservation. We also invite you to sign up for news updates on programs.
The Urban Civil Rights Museum in Harlem does not rent its galleries. The Conference Center on the fourth floor of the Urban League Empowerment Center is available for events - please contact ConferenceCenter@nul.org for inquiries.
Yes, our fourth-floor museum lobby has a café with self-service coffee and grab-and-go food and beverages as well as a Museum Shop. Seating is limited, with additional seating outdoors when the weather permits.
Yes, we have an outdoor terrace on the fourth-floor that will be open seasonally.