Address: 2 E 91st St, New York, NY 10128, USA
Phone: +12128498400
Sunday: 10AM–6PM
Monday: 10AM–6PM
Tuesday: 10AM–6PM
Wednesday: 10AM–6PM
Thursday: 10AM–6PM
Friday: 10AM–6PM
Saturday: 10AM–6PM
Tom Thornton
The house is the sight
Joey U
I came here for the National Design Week (we got free tickets) with a friend and it was a great time. The exhibits featured a variety of topics, from peace concepts, urbanism, to technology. My favorite part about this museum is the ability to interact with some of the exhibits and take part in the creative process. My friend and I were a big fan of the Immersion Room, where you’re able to design your own pattern and project it onto the room. I found this to be a cool experience and a great creative outlet for me to explore. Do note that there is a bit of a wait if there are current groups ahead of you, and you only have 5 minutes to use the exhibit, which proved difficult for me and a few other visitors. I like how this museum, despite its location on a historic villa, challenges the idea of the visitor as the explorer, and not just the viewer. Museums tend to have the visitor merely be the watcher of the exhibits, and not an active participant in the space. I feel this museum allows everyone of all backgrounds to get in touch with our creativity by literally having us use our senses to make something great. Some of the docents were also very helpful and informative. I spoke with one docent who showed us the Designing for Peace exhibit and we explored conversations about how peaceful designs transcend into various environments. I appreciate how this exhibit expands the definition of “design” and does not limit it to the confines of “designing” textiles, furniture, etc. The biggest lesson learned here is that design is everywhere, and whether it’s obvious or not, there is a purpose to everything that surrounds us.
Lisa Haynes
I was expecting the American version of the Victoria & Albert Museum and something worthy of the Smithsonian brand. Instead, it was an unengaging, sterile, uninspired mini-collection of abstract academic passion projects. There was very little to see and I’ve already forgotten nearly all of it. What a missed opportunity, considering they have a permanent collection of over 200k items.
Kat R
Great museum with interesting exhibits. I was on a class field trip so I didn't get a chance to see everything. I would go back on my own. The educator who gave our class the class session and the tour was so good with my students. She had great patience and was so very sweet and engaging.
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Greetings Deana. I recommend getting in touch with the Wallpaper Experts at the Cooper Hewitt. The only (helpful) input I have here is entirely sourced from self-interest. That plate you possess? I want it!
There is a small counter cafe and seating area, including a lovely outdoor lawn with a few tables. That lawn and cafe do not require admission, though the museum does.
All of the Smithsonian museums are free entry, but you have to get a timed reservation slot.
Yes
It's museum of modern industrial design. It tackles that mission from several angles. I think you'd benefit from repeated visits over time.
Historical and modern examples of design in a wide range of forms. Everything from textiles to software.
You can access to garden, cafe and gift shop free, but admission ticket purchase required for main exhibition.
Closed as are all Smithsonian museums.
$12 at the door $10 if bought online
At 5th and 91st, main entrance is on 91st
If you have a membership at a comparable museum with a reciprocal deal, you get in free.
They only close Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Yaaaass
On Madison Avenue.
The Cooper Hewitt Museum was founded in 1896. It was originally named Cooper Union Museum for the Arts of Decoration and it fell under the wing of the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. In 1895, the granddaughters of Peter Cooper, Sarah Cooper Hewitt, Eleanor Garnier Hewitt and Amy Hewitt Green, asked the Cooper Union for a space to create a Museum for the Arts of Decoration. The museum would take its inspiration from the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris. The museum would serve as a place for Cooper Union students and professional designers to study decorative arts collections. Cooper Union trustees provided the fourth floor of the Foundation Building. It opened in 1897. It was free and open three days a week.
Apparently, yes.
The art exhibit on the 3rd floor..a varierty of art from all genres
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