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

Help us raise $40,000 to celebrate this milestone year! Gifts will be matched by Museum trustees, dollar-for-dollar, up to $20,000.

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

40 for 40 Campaign

Help us raise $40,000 to celebrate this milestone year! Gifts will be matched by Museum trustees, dollar-for-dollar, up to $20,000.

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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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Events

Noguchi at Night
Xin Ying performs a dramatic kick in a flowing black and red dress among Isamu Noguchi’s large...
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
2023 07 18 Evening To Celebrate Artist Banners Noguchi Museum Photo By Don Stahl 31
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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Current Exhibitions
Abstract brass sculpture evoking influence of Brancusi
Against Time: The Noguchi Museum 40th Anniversary Reinstallation
Through January 11, 2026
Noguchi + Pratt 2025
Through May 25, 2025
Noguchi + Pratt reception, May 16, 2025
Abstract brass sculpture evoking influence of Brancusi
Against Time: The Noguchi Museum 40th Anniversary Reinstallation
Through January 11, 2026
Noguchi + Pratt reception, May 16, 2025
Noguchi + Pratt 2025
Through May 25, 2025

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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