Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
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New York, NY
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
Closed Thanksgiving and Dec. 25
About
Cooper Hewitt is the nation’s only museum dedicated to historic and contemporary design, with a collection of over 210,000 design objects spanning thirty centuries. Located in the landmark Andrew Carnegie mansion and boasting a beautiful public garden, Cooper Hewitt makes design come alive with unique temporary exhibitions and installations of the permanent collection.
Highlights
Interactive galleries where visitors explore the collection digitally and engage in the design process; an Immersion Room where visitors can discover Cooper Hewitt’s wallcoverings as they were intended to be viewed.
Getting Here
We encourage the use of the Subway and bus.
Subway
Subway Station: 86th St. and Lexington Ave. on 4/5/6 trains
View a map of the New York City subway system.
Nearest Accessible Subway Entrance:
Q train to 86th and Second Ave.
SE corner of 86th St. and 2nd Ave.
Bus
Uptown: M1, M2, M3, M4 to 5th Ave. and 90th or 92nd St.
Downtown: M1, M2, M3, M4 to Madison Ave. and 91st St.
Crosstown: M96 to Madison Ave. and 94th St.
There are several private parking garages located close to Cooper Hewitt.
Dining and Shopping
Dining
Tarallucci e Vino Cafe
The cafe, with the adjoining Arthur Ross garden and terrace, is open daily and is accessible without museum admission. Enjoy a quick coffee and snack or a whole afternoon in the sun
Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Shopping
Visit SHOP Cooper Hewitt to explore a selection of iconic designs, exceptional gifts, and illuminating publications.
Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
10% discount for Cooper Hewitt members
Accessibility
See Getting Here for information on accessible parking and public transportation.
For an accessible museum entrance, please inquire with staff at the 2 East 91st Street entrance.
Accessibility Information and Programs
For disability access service requests: email CHaccess@si.edu or call 212.849.2950