Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt

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2 East 91st Street
Manhattan, NY 10128
212-849-8300
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Description:

Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution is the only museum in the nation devoted exclusively to historic and contemporary design. The Museum presents compelling perspectives on the impact of design on daily life through active educational and curatorial programming. It is the mission of Cooper-Hewitts staff and Board of Trustees to advance the public understanding of design across the twenty-four centuries of human creativity represented by the Museums collection.

The Museum was founded in 1897 by Amy, Eleanor, and Sarah Hewittgranddaughters of industrialist Peter Cooperas part of The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. A branch of the Smithsonian since 1967, Cooper-Hewitt is housed in the landmark Andrew Carnegie Mansion on Fifth Avenue in New York City. The campus also includes two historic townhouses renovated with state-of-the-art conservation technology and a unique terrace and garden.

Cooper-Hewitts collections include more than 250,000 design objects and a world-class design library. Its exhibitions, in-depth educational programs, and on-site, degree-granting masters program explore the process of design, both historic and contemporary. As part of its mission, Cooper-Hewitt annually sponsors the National Design Awards, a prestigious program which honors innovation and excellence in American design. Together, these resources and programs reinforce Cooper-Hewitts position as the preeminent museum and educational authority for the study of design in the United States.

Hours:

Monday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m-6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m-6 p.m.
Sunday:

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