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The SpaHa Salsa Museum is a cultural institution in East Harlem, New York City, dedicated to preserving and celebrating salsa music. Founded and led by musician and timbalero Johnny Cruz, the museum is at 1708 Lexington Avenue (at East 107th Street) in Spanish Harlem (El Barrio), New York, NY 10029—housed in what was formerly his family's hardware store, Lexington Hardware and Plumbing.
The collection features artifacts including:
- Custom-made congas from Ray Barretto
- Maracas belonging to Ismael Quintana
- A dress worn by Celia Cruz
- A tuxedo worn by Tito Puente
- Vintage records, photographs, instruments, and memorabilia
General admission is free. More information is here.
