The Shed

The Shed is a cultural center in Hudson Yards, Manhattan, that spreads across eight floors and combines two gallery spaces, a theater, rehearsal rooms, and an artists' lab within a modern steel structure. The architecture blends fixed indoor spaces with a movable outer shell that creates additional areas for performances and installations when needed.

The institution opened in 2019 as part of the Hudson Yards development and marked the transformation of this section of Manhattan's west side from an industrial area into a new neighborhood. Construction lasted several years and brought forth an architectural solution designed specifically for changing artistic programs.

Visitors here often experience several art forms in a single evening, as dance companies perform alongside experimental installations or concerts by contemporary composers. The audience is a mix of local art enthusiasts and travelers seeking new forms of expression, far removed from traditional museum routes.

All areas of the building are accessible for wheelchair users, allowing easy movement through galleries, the theater, and communal spaces. The center remains closed on Mondays and welcomes visitors from Tuesday through Sunday.

A telescoping outer shell travels on rails to form The McCourt, a space that accommodates up to 1,250 seated or 2,000 standing attendees for events. This structure moves in a matter of minutes and transforms the building into an open or closed configuration depending on the program.

Location: Manhattan

Official opening: 2019

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Part of: Hudson Yards

Opening Hours: Monday off

Website: http://nycultureshed.org

GPS coordinates: 40.75330,-74.00290

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:22