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The Africa Center

Tourist attraction Cultural center Non profit organization

😠 In the three years the “Africa Center” has been intact they have done nothing except build a popular dining experience and hub for street parties. They, in my eyes, have made no effort to curate exhibits to go in actual museum. They have simply kept the taxes down for the tenants that live above in... People often mention African, museum,


Address

1280 5th Ave, New York, NY 10029

Website

theafricacenter.org

Contact

(212) 444-9795

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (101 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 5 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 5 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Monday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: African (13) museum (7)
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  • 5/5 Victor Olaore O. 2 years ago on Google • 206 reviews
    Celebration of the African Heritage Month was another opportunity to meet with friends, families and immigrants from all the 54 African Countries at the African Centre in New York. This Celebration brought together the African musical vibes from beautiful African music stars. The African centre is a beautiful place to visit for site seeing and tour. It has a restaurant where you can get breakfast and simple African delicacies from West to Central African meal. Nigerians are dominating in terms of numbers as they all seems to be present at every 5 African.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Kevin N. 2 years ago on Google
    In the three years the “Africa Center” has been intact they have done nothing except build a popular dining experience and hub for street parties. They, in my eyes, have made no effort to curate exhibits to go in actual museum. They have simply kept the taxes down for the tenants that live above in their exorbitantly expensive condos. I have seen not one more obvious sign of corruption in my time in NY. They should be ashamed. They even went as far as to add signs that say MOFAD (museum of food and drink) a nod to their cafe, the only functioning part of the “museum.” The word is evil.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Saul K. 1 year ago on Google • 452 reviews
    Great small museum with rotating exhibits. $10 entry is well worth it. Start or end your day on museum mile here, or include it in your Harlem wanderings.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marsha H. 4 years ago on Google • 70 reviews
    Wonderful space.the most recent exhibit is really nice and at times heartbreaking. My only complaint is that it's not a bigger space with more exhibits.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hitomi 1 year ago on Google • 57 reviews
    Close to Central Park. Good atmosphere and good food too. Nice place to hang out with friends:)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 C P. 10 months ago on Google • 201 reviews
    I was in this place for the first time and the atmosphere was very friendly, pleasant and wonderful, and after trying the food I was more comfortable and I learned a little about African culture. If you want to be in a pleasant place full of culture, I invite you to come to this place
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Keith K. 2 years ago on Google
    Went for the “African/American: Making the Nationʼs Table” by The Museum of Food and Drink in partnership with The Africa Center. Small exhibit, but very well put together and informative. Even held my small childrenʼs interest.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 K R. 5 years ago on Google • 72 reviews
    Great event space promoting African art and literature. Much needed in Harlem
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Rozi R. 1 year ago on Google • 50 reviews
    Very difficult to load & unload merchandise. Was part of Harlem Fashion Week Cultural Exhibition. Food was ok @ Terenga. To this day building is not completed!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashley H. 4 years ago on Google • 22 reviews
    So they aren’t fully open yet, but the cafe is and let me tell you it’s amazing. The coffee is great, have come with multiple people who all enjoyed what they got. I get the iced latte with almond milk, can’t go wrong. I’ve had their salmon for lunch with the two sides and it was good only downside is that the portions are small. The people here are also very kind.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 IronFlower Z. 2 years ago on Google
    This is an oasis in the heart of NYC. I enjoy the outdoor events in summer and virtual conferences and exhibits. The restaurant is a cozy and quaint spot to grab a comforting tea and snack.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 renato m. 7 months ago on Google • 87 reviews
    Amazing place for African culture and food next door. I enjoyed very much

  • 5/5 Shaquita c. 1 year ago on Google
    Couldn't go cuz we won't vaccinated so 😞😞😞

  • 1/5 James C. 1 year ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Registering to get in was a hassle with a large group. The gentleman at the desk was very helpful and I appreciate his help but I felt that the museum was harvesting emails. If the museum is free why do we need to register?

  • 1/5 Vincent R. 1 month ago on Google • 3 reviews New
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