Harbor's Studio Museum Set for Return in November
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The Studio Museum in Harlem is set to reopen its doors on Saturday, November 15, 2025, marking the end of a seven-year rebuild [1][3]. The museum, located at 144 West 125th Street, Harlem, Manhattan, will operate from Wednesday through Sunday, 11 am to 6 pm, with extended hours on Friday and Saturday until 9 pm; it will be closed on Monday and Tuesday except for group and school tours by appointment [1][4].
The reopening will be a Community Day celebration, taking over the entire site from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM [1][3]. Admission to the museum will follow suggested pricing, with $16 for adults, $9 for seniors (65+), students, and visitors with disabilities. Children aged 16 and under, as well as family programming on Sundays, will have free entry as part of Studio Sundays [1][4]. Care partners accompanying visitors with disabilities will be admitted free of charge.
The reopening will feature inaugural artist commissions, artist installations, and an Artist-in-Residence alumni installation, with a focus on artists of African descent locally and internationally [3]. The museum has also introduced its first podcast, featuring conversations with artists whose works are included in the collection [3].
The new 82,000-square-foot building of the Studio Museum in Harlem has been designed by Adjaye Associates and Cooper Robertson [2]. The rooftop terrace will be created by Studio Zewde, designed for conversations, performances, and cross-town traffic [3]. The ground-floor café will be run by Harlem favourite Settepani, but the operator for the museum café at reopening is yet to be specified [3].
More details about specific artists or exhibition titles are expected to be announced closer to the reopening date. The new building doubles the space for exhibitions and the Artist-in-Residence program [2]. Additionally, more than one hundred alumni of the Artist-in-Residence program will present new works on paper during the opening season [1][4].
The new Studio Museum in Harlem building will also feature a terrace and stoop-like steps, designed for conversations, performances, and cross-town traffic [3]. The first rotation from the permanent collection will be displayed during the opening season [1][4].
The Studio Museum in Harlem continues to serve as a cultural hub for the Harlem community [2]. Visitors can purchase tickets online and on-site for the upcoming reopening.
| Aspect | Details | |-------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Reopening Date | November 15, 2025 | | Location | 144 West 125th Street, Harlem, Manhattan | | Hours | Wed-Thu: 11 AM–6 PM; Fri-Sat: 11 AM–9 PM; Sun: 11 AM–6 PM; Mon-Tue: closed (tours only) | | Admission | Suggested: $16 adults; $9 seniors, students, disabled; free children ≤16; free Sundays | | Exhibitions | Inaugural artist commissions, alumni installations, artists of African descent focus | | Café Operator | Not specified in available search results |
After the long-awaited reopening of the Studio Museum in Harlem on November 15, 2025, visitors can enjoy not only the vibrant exhibitions but also the comfortable home-and-garden atmosphere provided by the ground-floor café, operated by Harlem favorite Settepani. This museum redesign, a fusion of African and contemporary art, serves as a testament to the evolving lifestyle dynamics in Harlem, reflecting a blend of local culture and international influences.
