New Museum

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Contemporary art museum on the Lower East Side of Manhattan dedicated to exhibiting and supporting emerging and international contemporary artists. Housed in a distinctive SANAA-designed building at 235 Bowery, it is known for its exhibitions and Triennial showcasing new art.

New Museum, 235, Bowery, Manhattan Community Board 3, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10002, United States
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Upcoming Events (10)

Bowery Art Space

Fri, 15 May 2026atAll day

Explore contemporary art at Bowery Art Space, a NYC exhibition hosted by the New Museum. Inside, provocative installations and immersive design invite fresh perspectives on urban life, presented in a cutting-edge gallery setting.

Bid for the Future: Artist Conversation

Thu, 21 May 2026atAll day

Join a lively artist conversation at the New Museum as Steffani Jemison, Cannupa Hanska Luger, Precious Okoyomon, and WangShui discuss futures in art, representation, and collective practice. A cerebral, artist-led dialogue in a cutting-edge space.

Free

Sci-Fi Book Club: Future Desire

Sat, 30 May 2026at11:00 AM

Join the Sci-Fi Book Club for a lively discussion of Future Desire at the New Museum in New York. An engaging speculative-fiction session hosted in a contemporary art venue, perfect for readers who love mind-bending futures. Date: May 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM (UTC).

DEMO2026: June 3–5

Wed, 3 Jun 2026at7:00 AM

DEMO2026 runs June 3–5 at the New Museum in NYC, delivering live demos, talks, and interactive showcases that blend technology and media art. Expect product debuts, panels, and interdisciplinary presentations in a dynamic museum setting that fuses design, culture, and innovation.

Free

Family Day

Sun, 7 Jun 2026at7:00 AM

Family Day at the New Museum invites kids and grown-ups to explore contemporary art through hands-on activities, gallery games, and creative workshops. Located in Manhattan's cultural hub, this family-friendly day blends playful learning with engaging gallery viewing for a memorable outing.

In Process with Leslie Cuyjet: Movement Workshop

Thu, 11 Jun 2026at2:30 PM

Explore embodiment and process in a movement workshop led by Leslie Cuyjet at the New Museum. The session blends guided practice with improvisation and collaborative exploration inside a contemporary museum setting.

Youth Summit 2026: STAND UP STAY ROOTED

Sat, 13 Jun 2026at8:00 AM

The Youth Summit at NYC's New Museum gathers young leaders for a day of talks and panels exploring identity, resilience, and creative expression, framed by the museum's cutting-edge galleries.

On Prosthetics: Berenice Olmedo and David Gissen in Conversation

Thu, 18 Jun 2026at2:30 PM

A conversation at the New Museum explores how prosthetics influence design, material culture, and urban imagination. Berenice Olmedo and David Gissen discuss architecture, body and machine, and the social implications of wearable tech in a contemporary art context.

Free

Sci-Fi Book Club: The Alienated Body

Sat, 27 Jun 2026at11:00 AM

Join the Sci-Fi Book Club at the New Museum in New York for a thoughtful discussion of The Alienated Body. This engaging, intellectual meetup invites readers to explore identity, embodiment, and futurism through speculative fiction in a casual museum setting.

Future Perfect: A Four-Part Class

Sat, 11 Jul 2026at10:00 AM

Future Perfect: A Four-Part Class is a four-session workshop at the New Museum in New York City. The program invites participants to explore contemporary art practices through discussion, hands-on activities, and guided critique led by museum educators. The opening session is on July 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM.