Metropolitan Museum of Art and Neue Galerie Announce 2028 Merger to Expand Art Collections
The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Neue Galerie, two of New York's leading cultural institutions, have announced a merger set to take place in 2028. This union will see the Met acquire the Neue Galerie's Beaux-Arts mansion, which will be renamed the Met Ronald S. Lauder Neue Galerie. The merger aims to preserve the Neue Galerie's legacy while enhancing its museum experience. The announcement comes as the Neue Galerie approaches its 25th anniversary and plans for renovations from May to August 2026. Ronald S. Lauder, the founder of the Neue Galerie, has maintained a strong relationship with Max Hollein, the Met's director, which has facilitated this merger. The collaboration will allow the Met to expand its holdings of Austrian and German art, with significant contributions from Lauder and his daughter, Aerin Lauder Zinterhofer. 
