On the contrary, we’re entering a heyday of new American museums.

The longlist of museums in New York Citywill grow with one notable addition in 2029.

The $69-million project is scheduled for completion in July 2026.

Rendering of the National Geographic Museum of Exploration

A rendering aerial view of the National Geographic Museum of Exploration in Washington, D.C.Credit:Visualizations by REDVERTEX, based on designs by Hickok Cole, Inc/Courtesy of National Geographic Society

TheMuseum of Explorationis expected to welcome its first visitors in mid-2026.

rendering of The Climate Museum in NYC

A rendering of The Climate Museum and soon-to-be pedestrian walkway in NYC.Adam Ostrowski/Courtesy of The Climate Museum

Lincoln Undercroft Museum rendering

A rendering of the inside of the Lincoln Undercroft Museum.Michael Litterst/Courtesy of National Park Service

National Geographic Museum of Exploration ocean show

A rendering of the Ocean Show fly through in the National Geographic Museum of Exploration.Visualizations by REDVERTEX, based on designs by Hickok Cole, Inc/Courtesy of National Geographic Society