The New Museum opens its new 50,000 square foot building to the public on December 1, 2007, coinciding with the institution’s thirtieth anniversary. It is the first purpose-built art museum to be constructed from the ground up in downtown Manhattan.

The Museum opens its doors at 235 Bowery with the inaugural exhibition Unmonumental: The Object in the 21st Century, curated by Richard Flood, Massimiliano Gioni, and Laura Hoptman.

Founded in 2006, and initiated by Anne Barlow, Museum as Hub launches its programs at the New Museum in December 2007 under the direction of Eungie Joo, Director and Curator of Education and Public Programs.