The Queens Museum, New York, has officially reopened following US$69m (£43m, €51m) worth of renovations, which have seen the doubling of museum space, the addition of new gallery and exhibition areas, as well a new artistic facade and an additional educational component being installed.

Grimshaw Architects – with Ammann and Whitney – renovated the 105,000 sq ft (9,754sq m) museum in order to integrate the attraction with its location in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, with the arts and cultural museum being reopened on 9 November 2013.

The reopening of the museum comes as part of a rebranding scheme in which the attraction has changed its name from the original Queens Museum of Art, as it bids to attract 200,000 visitors a year in its new format.

The work has allowed Queens to cater for an expanded permanent collection of art and cultural exhibits, while there are also spacious temporary galleries and expanded educational and public events spaces.

As well as new front-facing additions, Queens now has back-of-house facilities to help provide for art storage, exhibit preparation space and a museum-dedicated wood shop.

The renovation has also seen the museum establish a contemporary, physical identity through the remodeling of its façade, which is now lit by an LED lighting display that is capable of being programmed by artists.

The Queens Museum designs and provides art exhibitions, while also placing a special focus on the educational benefits of public programming and interaction.

More information on the Queens Museum is available here