What Exhibitions Are on View at The Noguchi Museum?

The Noguchi Museum's site currently lists two exhibitions with extended runs: Light and Stone: Revisiting Noguchi's 1986 Venice Biennale, on view at the museum through May 9, 2027, and Isamu Noguchi at Lever House, an offsite presentation in New York, New York, through August 31, 2027. A third exhibition, No Ordinary Light: Akari at 75, is listed as opening November 4. Because exhibition schedules change, confirm dates on the museum's calendar before you travel.

Current and Upcoming Exhibitions

Light and Stone: Revisiting Noguchi's 1986 Venice Biennale

This exhibition revisits Noguchi's presentation at the 1986 Venice Biennale. It is the longest-running of the museum-based shows listed, with a run extending to May 2027, so it is the most reliable option if you are planning a visit well in advance.

Isamu Noguchi at Lever House

This is an offsite project rather than a museum-gallery exhibition. It takes place at Lever House in New York, New York, and runs through August 31, 2027. If you are specifically going to the museum in Queens, note that this work is not on the museum grounds — check the location before making plans.

No Ordinary Light: Akari at 75

Listed as opening November 4, this exhibition focuses on Akari light sculptures, a central part of Noguchi's design work. The museum also maintains a separate Akari section and shop, so this show pairs naturally with that material.

Related Digital Features

If you cannot visit in person, or want context before you go, the museum hosts several digital features tied to its exhibitions and history:

• History of The Noguchi Museum
• History of Akari Light Sculptures
• Representing America: Isamu Noguchi at the 1986 Venice Biennale
• Noguchi's Vision for The Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum

The digital feature on the 1986 Venice Biennale is directly relevant to Light and Stone and is a useful primer before seeing the physical exhibition.

How to Check What's on Before You Go

1. Go to the museum's website and open the Exhibitions or Calendar section.
2. Check the current date against each exhibition's start and end dates — the listings above reflect the site at the time of writing, not a live schedule.
3. Confirm whether an exhibition is on-site at the museum or offsite, as with the Lever House project.
4. Check the Plan Your Visit page for opening hours and any visit logistics. The site's header shows a same-day status line (for example, "Open Today until 6 pm"), which is a quick way to confirm the museum is open on the day you check.

Practical Notes

• The museum also runs programs and special events alongside exhibitions; the site lists an upcoming programs section and a special event (Benefit and Isamu Noguchi Award) on October 6.
• The site is available in English and Japanese (日本語), which may help if you are planning from Japan or reading with Japanese-language sources.
• Dates for long-running shows can be extended or adjusted. Treat the dates here as a starting point and verify on the official calendar before finalizing travel.