New Museum
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The New Museum is the only museum in New York City exclusively dedicated to contemporary art, presenting new and emerging artists from around the world alongside more established figures. Founded in 1977, the museum is housed in a striking stacked-box building on the Bowery designed by the Japanese firm SANAA.
Est. 1977
Permanent Collection
Unlike most museums, the New Museum does not maintain a traditional permanent collection, focusing instead on presenting temporary exhibitions of new and emerging contemporary art. Its semi-permanent collection of recent acquisitions reflects the most current directions in global contemporary art.
Collection Highlights
Hours & Admission
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11am – 6pm |
| Wednesday | 11am – 6pm |
| ThursdayToday | 11am – 9pm |
| Friday | 11am – 6pm |
| Saturday | 11am – 6pm |
| Sunday | 11am – 6pm |
Open until 9pm on Thursdays. Closed Monday.
Admission
| General | $22 |
| Students | $15 |
| Seniors | $15 |
| Children under 18 | Free |
Free for members. Pay-what-you-wish on Thursdays from 7pm to 9pm.
- ✦Free first Saturday of the month 11am–6pm
Access & Getting There
Accessibility
- ♿ Wheelchair accessible
Amenities
Getting There
B/D to Grand St; J/Z to Bowery; 6 to Spring St
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