NEW MUSEUM NYC REOPENS MARCH 21 WITH $82M OMA EXTENSION—INSIDE THE BOWERY'S BIGGEST ART FLEX — Quick Facts
New Museum reopens March 21, 2025 after $82 million OMA-designed expansion nearly doubles the SANAA original on the Bowery. 60,000 sq ft of new space includes 9,600 sq ft of exhibition galleries, artist residency studios, and New Inc. cultural incubator headquarters.
Key Data Points
- New Museum reopens March 21, 2025 after $82 million OMA-designed expansion nearly doubles the SANAA original on the Bowery
- 60,000 sq ft of new space includes 9,600 sq ft of exhibition galleries, artist residency studios, and New Inc. cultural incubator headquarters
- Inaugural 'New Humans: Memories of the Future' features 200 artists across entire museum; opening weekend offers free admission
- Full-scale restaurant helmed by chef Julia Sherman and Oberon Group debuts alongside new commissions by Tschabalala Self, Klára Hosnedlová, and Sarah Lucas
Frequently Asked
- When does the New Museum NYC reopen after expansion?
- The New Museum reopens on March 21, 2025, after nearly two years of construction on its $82 million expansion designed by OMA.
- How much new space does the New Museum expansion add?
- The OMA-designed expansion adds 60,000 square feet of new space, including 9,600 square feet of exhibition galleries, artist residency studios, and headquarters for New Inc., the museum's cultural incubator.
- What is the inaugural exhibition at the reopened New Museum?
- The inaugural exhibition is 'New Humans: Memories of the Future,' featuring work from 200 artists across the entire museum, with free admission offered during opening weekend.
- Who designed the New Museum expansion?
- The expansion was designed by OMA, the architecture firm led by Rem Koolhaas and Shohei Shigematsu, nearly doubling the original SANAA building on the Bowery.
- What new amenities are opening with the New Museum expansion?
- The expansion includes a full-scale restaurant helmed by chef Julia Sherman and Oberon Group, new artist commissions by Tschabalala Self, Klára Hosnedlová, and Sarah Lucas, plus dedicated artist-in-residence studios.