
MM Editor•Apr 19, 2026
Seven Stacked White Boxes on the Bowery
At a Glance
The New Museum at 235 Bowery is Manhattan's only contemporary-art museum dedicated to living artists. Founded 1977 by Marcia Tucker, its SANAA building of seven stacked white boxes opened December 2007.
A Platform for Emerging Artists
Exhibition-only, no permanent collection. Key North American firsts: Ai Weiwei (2009), Chris Ofili, Kara Walker, Dana Schutz. Its triennial spotlights artists under 40 from every continent.
Highlights
- Mesh-clad facade that shifts with the light.
- Whole-floor solo shows.
- Triennial every three years.
- R&D Season programmes combining exhibition and performance.
- Free rooftop Sky Room.
Visiting Tips
F train Second Avenue or 6 train Spring St. $22; free under 18; Pay-What-You-Wish Thursday evenings. 1.5–2 hours. Closed Mon–Tue.
Visitor Info
| 미술관 | 뉴 뮤지엄 |
| 지역 | 뉴욕, 미국 |
| Admission | Adult $18. Thu 19시 after 자유기부 |
| Hours | Wed-Sun 11:00-18:00 (Thu ~21:00). Closed Mon-Tue |
| Getting There | Subway J/Z BoweryStn. SANAA Architecture |
| Address | 231a Bowery, New York, NY 10002, USA |
| 공식 사이트 | https://www.newmuseum.org |