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The Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, located in New York, is a unique institution in the United States. It is the only museum in the country that is solely dedicated to the history of design and contemporary design. This makes it a unique destination for those interested in understanding the evolution and impact of design in various aspects of life and society.

Location on Museum Mile

The Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum is conveniently located on Fifth Avenue and East 91st Street in New York. This area, known as the Museum Mile, is home to a number of other prestigious institutions, making it a cultural hub in the city. Visitors to the museum can easily combine their visit with stops at other nearby attractions.

Vast Collection of Design Objects

The Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum boasts a vast collection of over 250,000 objects. These objects span from the Han Dynasty China to the present and are organized in four curated departments: Applied Arts and Industrial Design, Drawings and Prints, Textile, and Wallpaper. This wide range of exhibits offers visitors a comprehensive overview of design history and its various applications.

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Cooper–hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
East 91st Street 2
NY 10128 New York
New York

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Opening hours

Monday
10:00 – 18:00
Tuesday
10:00 – 18:00
Wednesday
10:00 – 18:00
Thursday
10:00 – 18:00
Friday
10:00 – 18:00
Saturday
10:00 – 18:00
Sunday
10:00 – 18:00

Special hours
July 23 and 25
10:00 - 17:00

Admission

0 – 18Free
62+US$16.00
AdultsUS$22.00
DisabledUS$10.00
StudentsUS$10.00

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Location & Map

East 91st Street 2, New York

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Cooper–hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Reviews

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  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum offers a comprehensive exploration of design across various disciplines and eras. Located in the historic Carnegie Mansion on New York's Museum Mile, the museum's setting itself is a notable feature. Visitors often appreciate the diverse collection, which spans from historical artifacts to contemporary designs.

    The museum's interactive exhibits are frequently highlighted as a strength, allowing visitors to engage with design concepts hands-on. The Immersion Room, where guests can project wallpaper designs, is often mentioned as a favorite.

    However, some visitors find the museum relatively small compared to other New York institutions, and occasionally comment that the content can be somewhat niche. The admission price is considered steep by some, especially given the size of the museum.

    The museum's temporary exhibitions receive mixed reviews, with some praised for their innovation and others criticized for being less engaging. The museum shop is generally well-regarded for its curated selection of design items.

    Accessibility and staff friendliness are usually positively noted. The museum's efforts to make design accessible to all ages, including children, are appreciated by many visitors.

    Overall, the Cooper-Hewitt offers a focused look at design that appeals particularly to those with a specific interest in the field, though it may not have the broad appeal of larger, more general museums.

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