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New Museum

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Founded in 1977 by curator Marcia Tucker, the New Museum is dedicated to "new art and new ideas," championing living artists before the mainstream catches on. Its iconic home, a stack of off-kilter white boxes designed by Japanese firm SANAA, opened on the Bowery in 2007 and was hailed as a landmark of contemporary architecture. In March 2026 the museum reopened with an OMA-designed expansion that doubled its gallery space, adding a sculptural atrium stair, a public plaza, and a seventh-floor Sky Room. As a non-collecting institution, it stages ambitious rotating exhibitions and the recurring New Museum Triennial of emerging artists.

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235 Bowery, New York, NY 10002, United States

Nearest station: 2nd Av (F), Bowery (J/Z), Prince St (R/W)

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$25

Seniors & visitors with disabilities $22, students $19; free for ages 18 & under, SNAP/EBT recipients and members. Pay-what-you-wish Thursdays 7-9pm.

Visitor Information

How much does New Museum cost?
Standard adult admission to New Museum is $25. Seniors & visitors with disabilities $22, students $19; free for ages 18 & under, SNAP/EBT recipients and members. Pay-what-you-wish Thursdays 7-9pm.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of New Museum?
New Museum is open Tue-Sun 11am-6pm, Thursdays until 9pm (pay-what-you-wish 7-9pm). Closed Mondays.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is New Museum?
New Museum is located at 235 Bowery, New York, NY 10002, United States, in the Bowery, Lower East Side area of New York. The nearest stations are 2nd Av (F), Bowery (J/Z), Prince St (R/W).
What can I see at New Museum?
Manhattan's only museum devoted solely to contemporary art, a luminous stack of off-kilter white boxes on the Bowery. Current highlights include New Humans: Memories of the Future, Facade: Tschabalala Self—Art Lovers, Plaza: Sarah Lucas—VENUS VICTORIA.
Do I need to book New Museum in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit New Museum?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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