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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

2 E 91st St, New York, New York 10128 USA

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“devoted to design”

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-Hewitt’s staff and Board of Trustees to advance the public understanding of design across the twenty-four centuries of human creativity represented by the Museum’s collection.  It is the only museum in the United States devoted to historical and contemporary design. Its collections and exhibitions explore approximately 240 years of design aesthetic and creativity. The museum has one of the world's largest collections of decorative arts. It is the mission of Cooper-Hewitt’s staff and Board of Trustees to advance the public understanding of design across the thirty centuries of human creativity represented by the Museum’s collection. The Museum was founded in 1897 by Amy, Eleanor, and Sarah Hewitt—granddaughters of industrialist Peter Cooper—as 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-Hewitt’s 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 master’s 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-Hewitt’s position as the preeminent museum and educational authority for the study of design in the United States.

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Lise H.

We came in with no expectation and had a blast. The Atlas to Es Devlin exhibit which is open til Aug 2024 was by far my favorite. It chronicles a journey of Es Devlin from there scrapbooks to... Read more

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S. G.

I was a Francophile since day one! I read books written by French authors, love their art periods specifically the Impressionistic period! Claude Monet being my #1 favorite!. Watched many French... Read more

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Emi B.

Es Devlin's retrospective exhibition is one of the best 2023 one in NYC. Def worth the visit. It's on till August 2024! Read more

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

2 E 91st St
New York, New York
10128 USA
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