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Studio Museum in Harlem Sets Nov. 15 Public Opening for First Purpose-Built Home

The 82,000-square-foot, purpose-built home advances the museum’s mission to serve artists of African descent through expanded galleries, studios, plus community spaces.

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Overview

  • After a seven-year closure, the museum reopens Nov. 15 with a free community day following a Nov. 6 press preview.
  • The new West 125th Street building offers 82,000 square feet with a "reverse stoop," porous public areas, two elevators for accessible circulation, and a rooftop terrace with gardens.
  • Inaugural programming features a Tom Lloyd career survey and From Now: A Collection in Context, a rotating presentation drawn from roughly 9,000 works.
  • Public access is a priority with free or low-cost offerings such as Studio Sunday, alongside expanded education spaces and artists-in-residence studios.
  • The project capped a reported $300 million capital campaign and was delivered by Adjaye Associates with Cooper Robertson; David Adjaye stepped back in 2023 after misconduct allegations, which he denies.