After Seven Years Of Construction, The Studio Museum In Harlem Will Open Its New, 82,000

The wait is over: The Studio Museum in Harlem has set an opening date of November 15th, 2025. Prepare for an autumn of exploration and exhibit hopping.

The uptown institution closed its doors in 2018 for construction, and now, a seven-floor, 82,000-square-foot space awaits the community, courtesy of Adjaye Associates and executive architect Cooper Robertson .

“As our historic homecoming approaches, I am reflecting on the transformative vision of the artists, supporters, and community members who have helped us shape this pivotal moment in our legacy,” said Thelma Golden , Ford Foundation Director and Chief Curator of the Studio Museum in Harlem. “Our breathtaking new building is an invaluable space and a tribute to the Museum’s mission and the vitality of artists of Africa