The flagship cultural institution of the Bronx, founded in 1971, The Bronx Museum of the Arts focuses on 20th-century and contemporary art, while serving the culturally diverse populations of the Bronx and the greater New York metropolitan area. The museum’s home on the Grand Concourse is a distinctive contemporary landmark designed by the internationally-renowned firm Arquitectonica. The Museum’s educational offerings spring from these central programs with outreach to children and families as well as adult audiences.
Suggested admission to the Bronx Museum of the Arts is $5 for adults; $3 for students and seniors; free for museum members and children under 12. The museum is free on Fridays. The museum is open Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, Friday 11:00 pm to 8:00 pm and closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The museum is closed to the public Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's day.
The Bronx Museum of the Arts is located 1040 Grand Concourse. To reach the museum by subway, visitors may take the D (during non-rush hours) or B trains to the 167 St./Grand Concourse station; the 4 train to the 161 St./Yankee Stadium station. By Bus, visitors may take the Bx1, Bx2, or BxM4 Express to 165th St. and Grand Concourse.
