[9] In response, a group led by founder and former CEO Glen Whitney met to explore the opening of a new museum.

Despite some opposition to the architectural plans within the local community,[11] permission for construction was granted by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission and the Department of Buildings.

[14][15] That November, the National Museum of Mathematics announced that it had leased 34,365 square feet (3,192.6 m2) at 635 Avenue of the Americas in Chelsea, Manhattan and would relocate there in 2026.

[24] Dr. Bhargava was succeeded by Peter Winkler, Dartmouth College Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science as the Distinguished Chair for 2019–20.

[27] The fifth Distinguished Chair, announced in June 2021 is Tim Chartier, a Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science at Davidson College and a professionally-trained mime.