Overview
- The museum held a press preview on Nov. 6 and will welcome the public for free on Nov. 15 on West 125th Street.
- Designed by Adjaye Associates with Cooper Robertson, the facility replaces the former bank building on the same site.
- Architectural features emphasize community connection and access, including a reverse stoop lobby, double-height glazing, barrier-free routes, two elevators, and a rooftop terrace.
- Inaugural programming includes a Tom Lloyd career survey and From Now: A Collection in Context, a rotating display drawn from roughly 9,000 works.
- The reopening caps a seven-year closure and a $300 million capital campaign, with Adjaye credited on the design after he stepped back in 2023 following allegations he has denied.