New Museum OMA expansion opening (NYC)
Key Questions
When did the New Museum's OMA expansion open?
The 62,000 square foot OMA addition opened on March 21. It complements the original SANAA building with an atrium and stairs.
What architectural firms are involved in the New Museum expansion?
OMA designed the new addition, extending the original SANAA building. The expansion adds three new floors of galleries.
What is the inaugural exhibition at the expanded New Museum?
The inaugural show is 'New Humans,' a survey on the body. It coincides with critiques of the museum's shift toward larger scale amid a design boom.
62k sq ft OMA addition opened Mar21 complements SANAA original with atrium/stairs; inaugural 'New Humans' body survey; critiques scale vs. renegade roots amid design boom.
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Updated Apr 17, 2026