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New Museum Reopens in 2026 with Future-Focused Exhibition

1/13/2026

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New Museum Reopening

The New Museum in New York City will reopen on March 21, 2026 with the exhibition New Humans: Memories of the Future.
The show gathers more than 200 contributors from diverse fields to explore humanity's future through art, featuring Sophia Al-Maria and Francis Bacon.
The expansion adds a studio for artists-in-residence and a space for NEW INC, while the redesigned layout includes flexible venues to boost public engagement.

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New Museum Expansion

The New Museum in New York City will reopen on March 21, 2026 after a nearly two-year expansion.
The expansion, designed by Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA), adds a 60,000-square-foot annex and doubles exhibition space to 20,000 square feet.
Opening weekend will offer free admission, and the inaugural exhibition New Humans: Memories of the Future will feature works from over 200 artists and thinkers.

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New Museum Reopening

The New Museum in New York City will reopen on March 21, 2026 with the exhibition New Humans: Memories of the Future.
The show gathers more than 200 contributors from diverse fields to explore humanity's future through art, featuring Sophia Al-Maria and Francis Bacon.
The expansion adds a studio for artists-in-residence and a space for NEW INC, while the redesigned layout includes flexible venues to boost public engagement.

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