Founded in 1977, the New Museum of Contemporary Art is the premier contemporary art museum in New York City and among the most important internationally. The museum presents forward thinking exhibitions, dedicated Media Lounge exhibitions and numerous public programs. The program of dynamic solo exhibitions and landmark group shows defines key moments in the development of contemporary art, reflects the global nature of art today, and spans a vast array of cultural activities and media.

The Museum is guided by the conviction that contemporary art is a vital social force that extends beyond the art world and into the broader culture. Our purpose is to engage diverse audiences ranging from arts professionals to those less familiar with contemporary art.

In 2007, the New Museum will open a new home at 235 Bowery at Prince Street. This 60,000 square foot facility, designed by the Tokyo-based firm Sejima + Nishizawa/SANAA, will greatly expand the Museum's exhibitions and programs, and will be the first art museum constructed in Downtown New York's modern history. In 2004, the Museum left its location at 583 Broadway and is currently exhibiting in a temporary space in the heart of the Chelsea art gallery district.

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The New Museum's Media Lounge is New York City's only museum space dedicated to the exhibition and exploration of digital art, experimental video and sound works. Exhibitions in the Media Lounge are ongoing and include innovative public programming.

Media Lounge exhibitions and public programs are supported by the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, the Jerome Foundation in celebration of the Jerome Hill Centennial, and the New York State Council on the Arts.