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Studio Museum in Harlem Announces November 15 Reopening of Adjaye-Designed Building

Funded by a $300 million campaign to surpass its goal, the expansion deepens local ties through free Sunday admission.

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Overview

  • The November 15 opening will feature a free Community Day welcoming Harlem residents and visitors to explore the renovated space.
  • David Adjaye’s seven-floor design spans 82,000 square feet with 14,000 square feet of gallery space plus dedicated studio and lounge areas for artists.
  • Inaugural exhibitions include a survey of the museum’s first featured artist, Tom Lloyd, alongside two new site-specific commissions and rotating collection displays.
  • During its seven-year hiatus the museum kept its Artist-in-Residence program active through collaborations with MoMA and MoMA PS1.
  • Public hours will run Wednesday through Sunday with extended hours until 9 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and free admission on Sundays.