The Shed
Hudson Yards' shape-shifting arts center whose telescoping shell rolls open for commissioned performances and exhibitions.
Example
The outer shell physically rolls on rails to create a hall, so what is running decides the visit more than the building does.
Related terms
Parks
The High Line
The elevated park built on an abandoned freight rail line, threading through Chelsea from Gansevoort Street to Hudson...
Landmarks
Edge at Hudson Yards
The western hemisphere's highest outdoor sky deck, jutting from Hudson Yards with a glass floor 100 stories up.
Museums
New Museum
The Bowery's contemporary art museum, reopened in fall 2025 with an OMA-designed expansion doubling its galleries.
Culture and venues
Lincoln Center
The Upper West Side campus housing the Metropolitan Opera, New York Philharmonic, New York City Ballet and Juilliard.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Shed worth it compared to the established venues?
When a major commission is running, yes, you see what no other city has. Between shows, admire the building from the High Line and keep walking.
How does The Shed fit an itinerary?
As the endpoint of a High Line walk from Gansevoort Street, with Edge and the Vessel photo stop adjacent.
Is it worth going when nothing major is on?
Not on its own. Look at the building from the High Line and keep walking to Edge instead, then return another trip when a major commission is running.
