Isamu Noguchi in his 32-37 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY studio, in 1980

The Noguchi Museum is turning 40!

Kicking off in May 2025, our anniversary celebrations include a yearlong series of special exhibitions, educational programs, and events that highlight Isamu Noguchi’s influence across sculpture, public art, design and architecture, while looking ahead to the Museum’s future. 

40 for 40 Campaign

With thanks to our community, we celebrated the launch of our 40th anniversary year by raising $40,000 in unrestricted support for the Museum. Help us continue this momentum by making a gift today.

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Young child drawing in the Noguchi Museum galleries
Young child drawing in the Noguchi Museum galleries

40 for 40 Campaign

With thanks to our community, we celebrated the launch of our 40th anniversary year by raising $40,000 in unrestricted support for the Museum. Help us continue this momentum by making a gift today.

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40 Moments in Museum History

Discover 40 key moments in The Noguchi Museum’s history through a new anniversary timeline.

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Current Exhibitions

Abstract brass sculpture evoking influence of Brancusi
Against Time: The Noguchi Museum 40th Anniversary Reinstallation
Through January 11, 2026
Temitayo Ogunbiyi: You will wonder if we would have been friends
Through November 2, 2025
'Sweet Mother' and a grouping of paintings by Temitayo Ogunbiyi
Abstract brass sculpture evoking influence of Brancusi
Against Time: The Noguchi Museum 40th Anniversary Reinstallation
Through January 11, 2026
'Sweet Mother' and a grouping of paintings by Temitayo Ogunbiyi
Temitayo Ogunbiyi: You will wonder if we would have been friends
Through November 2, 2025
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Xin Ying, principal dancer with Martha Graham Dance Company, performs Spectre–1914 (1936) from Chronicle. Noguchi at Night, May 9, 2025, The Noguchi Museum, New York. Photo: Don Stahl. ©INFGM / ARS

Events

Noguchi at Night
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On May 9, the Museum presented a collaborative evening with Martha Graham Dance Company and chef Kiyo Shinoki, with proceeds to benefit the Museum.
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40th Anniversary Celebration
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On May 11, the community gathered for a celebration with multilingual public tours, art-making in the galleries, and a taiko drumming performance.
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Taiko drum performance at the Noguchi Museum by Kaoru Watanabe Taiko Center
Barbara Merjan and Fumi Tanakadate of the Kaoru Watanabe Taiko Center. Photo: Chanel Matsunami Govreau. ©INFGM / ARS

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Exterior of Museum building in 1931, with model T automobile and unpaved roads surrounding
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History of The Noguchi Museum
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Noguchi’s Vision for
The Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum
Exterior of Museum building in 1931, with model T automobile and unpaved roads surrounding
Digital Feature
History of The Noguchi Museum
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Digital Feature
Noguchi’s Vision for
The Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum