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The American Folk Art Museum is a free museum and New York City's only museum devoted to the work of folk and self-taught artists. Its mission is to engage people of all backgrounds through its collections, exhibitions, publications, and programs as the leading forum shaping the understanding and appreciation of folk and self-taught art across time and place.The American Folk Art Museum is a free museum and New York City's only museum devoted to the work of folk and self-taught artists. Its mission is to engage people of all backgrounds through its collections, exhibitions, publications, and programs as the leading forum shaping the understanding and appreciation of folk and self-taught art across time and place.