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American Folk Art Museum


45 West 53 Street
New York, NY 10019
(212) 265-1040
Museum Website

  • Museum Day Hours of Operation
  • 10:30am - 5:30pm




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Founded in 1961, the museum is the foremost institution devoted to the collection, exhibition, study, and preservation of folk art. Innovative exhibitions, educational programs, and scholarly publications explore the nation's diverse cultural heritage and related global expressions The museum is home to a preeminent collection of folk art dating from the 18th century to the present.




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