Description

Founded in 1971 by residents who had a passion for bringing visual arts to the public, the Bronx Museum of the Arts showcases a comprehensive collection of contemporary art from the 20th and 21st centuries. It is housed in an old synagogue that was purchased by the City of New York and donated as a permanent home for the museum. The galleries are all unique, and the majority of them focus on artists from Asia, Africa, and Latin America, although there is also an exhibit that spotlights artists who have lived or worked in the Bronx and whose art has been influenced by the neighborhood's colorful culture.