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New Museum to Reopen in 2026 with Major Expansion

3/20/2026

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The New Museum in New York will reopen on March 21, 2026.
A two-year expansion doubles its size to 120,000 square feet.
The building is designed by the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA).
The inaugural exhibition, New Humans: Memories of the Future, features over 200 artists.
Notable installations include Tschabalala Self’s 'Art Lovers' and Klára Hosnedlová's four-story fiber artwork, with free admission during opening weekend.

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The New Museum in New York will reopen on March 21, 2026.
A two-year expansion doubles its size to 120,000 square feet.
The building is designed by the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA).
The inaugural exhibition, New Humans: Memories of the Future, features over 200 artists.
Notable installations include Tschabalala Self’s 'Art Lovers' and Klára Hosnedlová's four-story fiber artwork, with free admission during opening weekend.