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THE ONCE NOTORIOUS BOWERY
BECKONS WITH VENUES LIKE THE
NEW MUSEUM, AN ARCHITECTURAL
STACK OF BOXES WITH VERSATILE
SPACE, INCLUDING THE STUNNING
SKY ROOM.Business Traveller
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THE KIND OF BUILDING THAT
RENEWS YOUR FAITH IN
NEW YORK AS A PLACE
WHERE CULTURE IS LIVED,
NOT JUST BOUGHT AND SOLD.New York Times
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FUNKY. GRITTY. HIP.
ECCENTRIC. INDIE.
IRREVERENT. COOL.Travel + Leisure
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This room has a great
subsection of New York City
that I love . . . the background
and the community that
make my work excitingVirgil Abloh
The New Museum’s iconic building, located on the Bowery at the intersection of SoHo and the Lower East Side, offers a variety of event spaces for corporate and individual Members to entertain in the setting of a cutting-edge contemporary art museum.
Sky Room
Located on the top floor of the building is our premier space, the Sky Room. With floor-to-ceiling windows and a wraparound terrace, this adaptable space provides stunning, panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline. The award-winning architecture is a dramatic backdrop for cocktail receptions for up to 200 people, or seated dinners for up to 100.
The ground floor lobby, Marcia Tucker Hall, features polished concrete floors, glass walls leading to streetscape views, and our Lobby Gallery, which offers capsule contemporary art exhibitions. The lobby accommodates up to 350 for cocktails or 100 for seated events.
Photo © Benoit Pailley
Photo © Benoit Pailley
Our state-of-the-art, double-height theater, with flexible seating arrangements and an elegant pre- and post-event area, serves as an ideal setting for functions of all kinds, including digital screenings on our projection screen, panel discussions, and live performances. The theater can seat 160 with full stage or 180 without a stage.
Corporate Events
Benefits of Corporate Membership focus on employee access, brand association, and entertaining privileges, and include: free unlimited general admission (with a guest) for all employees, generous discounts in our world-renowned bookstore and at the café, curator-led tours, and a number of guest passes for you to distribute. Corporate Members have the privilege of hosting events here at the New Museum. Many of the city’s leading companies have selected the New Museum to host their events, including fashion shows, board meetings, photo shoots, product launches, cocktail parties, and exclusive executive dinners. Support from our Corporate Members goes directly to fund our groundbreaking programs and exhibitions, which bring new art and new ideas to audiences from around the world.
Photo © Patrick MacLeod
Private Events
Celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, or a special occasion at the New Museum. Our special events team can help make your event an extraordinary experience for your guests.
Photo: Johanne Kroener
Weddings
Couples can marry in any of our three event spaces: the Sky Room, Theater, or Lobby. The Sky Room is a perfect space to host an intimate wedding, engagement party, or rehearsal dinner. The floor-to-ceiling windows and wraparound terrace provide a dramatic setting for a ceremony or celebration.
Photo © Les Loups Photography
Photo © Hutton
Photo © Les Loups Photography
Photo & Film Shoots
The New Museum’s building, with its beautiful, rough aesthetic and sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline, can be a unique backdrop for commercials, photo shoots, television programs, and feature films. The New Museum’s bathrooms, where Bisazza mosaics cover the walls with pixilated hanami cherry-blossom patterns, also offer colorful scenery for a shoot.
Nonprofits
For nonprofits with an operating budget of less than $5 million we offer a discount on our rental fees. The New Museum does not allow fundraisers. We welcome your nonprofit organization to take advantage of our discount for board meetings, member receptions, and other special events.
Photo © Steve Freihon
Awards & Press
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