Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum
Art Museum
Carnegie Hill, New York
"Don't miss the gift shop housed in Andrew Carnegie's former office."(6 Tips)
"the van cleef and arpels show got extended - its a must see!"(3 Tips)
"The interactive pens are an amazing feature."(3 Tips)
"really great design exhibits"(3 Tips)
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Nadia ArkhipovaJanuary 27, 2015Hidden gem of the Museums Mile - next door to Guggenheim museum and so much more fun! Very interactive, lots of things to get involved in: design your own building, wallpaper, lamp... Very cool place.
Silene LimJuly 7, 2017If you love 1920s American jazz age, go. Beautiful exhibits of Cartier and Tiffany vanity, cigarette cases, along with jewelry and furniture. During prohibition and migration b/w Paris and New York.
IrmaZandl ZandlSlantJanuary 19, 2015LOVE the renovation. More space, more items on display. 3rd fl tools and makers is fab. My fave probably the flat screen interactive displays on the Carnegie home. On 2nd fl by the stairs. Brilliant
Lauren MacAugust 30, 2015Fun, interactive, and save-able exhibits -- take home the memories and the design inspiration with the pen they hand out at the start! The architecture exhibit on floor 3 was fascinating.
Julie SosciaJanuary 29, 2019Underrated museum with great design. Stop by the cafe and enjoy an espresso outdoors in the spring or fall. Fun fact - it's the old mansion of Andrew Carnegie!
Justin McKissickJuly 21, 2016Most interesting, most interactive, and most fun museum I have ever visited. Their new digital pen system is awesome. If you're on the fence about going, just go - you won't regret it!
Kevin StappApril 15, 2018Just wow! The best interactive experience I’ve ever had in a museum. Not slammed with people like so many other NY museums
Zeba SiddiqiMarch 13, 2016The best way to spend your Saturday evening if you love exploring & museum visits! From 6pm-9pm its pay as you wish
Ben FortneyDecember 1, 2017Architecture of the building is gorgeous, exhibits were unusual and interactive, but the museum itself is small. After having it on my to-do list for so long, I wish there had been more to see.
Rewan PartiJune 5, 2017One of the best museums in NY. They change exhibits every 6 months. They give student discount, Saturday is pay as you wish from 6pm-9pm aka FREE!- Hartje UtrechtMarch 21, 2015We were looking for a small but interesting museum where we could spent a couple of hours but not a whole day. This was exactly that. Interesting, interactive, fun. I made a sand selfie!
Gunnar AasenDecember 31, 2016They provide very cool electronic pens to "bookmark" your favorite exhibits. The entrance to the garden is in the back of the cafe in the museum bookstore.
Jo SanglirDecember 31, 2015Small museum - can probably complete in 2 hours, but it has interesting history behind it and the interactive pens make it a fun experience!
Elynn LeeJanuary 11, 2016Really awesome museum! Love the new pen system - you can view your saved items and designs online after your visit. There's currently a Pixar exhibit. The immersion room is really fun, too.- Julie SosciaAugust 1, 2018Underrated museum with great design. Stop by the cafe and enjoy an espresso outdoors in the spring or fall.
- GayngoodJanuary 12, 2018don't miss it! really great design exhibits and the electronic pen feature is truly the future. Also don't be afraid to talk to the security guards! They're not only nice but also very knowledgable
Matt HealyDecember 14, 2014Go up to the top floor first and have your photo taken for a #sandselfie. There can be a bit of a backlog but it'll give you an estimated time to come back.
Kevin O'NeillSeptember 22, 2017Bring your kids! The simple scavenger hunt they setup for your kids made the whole experience a lot of fun. Outside that, the pen tech makes the entire experience an immersive one.
Alice NamJanuary 7, 2016Unexpectedly beautiful museum. Even if you aren't that into modern designs, there're other exhibitions/architecture itself to might elicit interest
Marina BuritySeptember 12, 2015Great design museum and it has that perfect size where you can see all without getting tired. I love their smart pen, you can save your favorites works and receive all the information later.
Bianca NgAugust 26, 2016One of my favorite museums in the world! They always have interesting, thoughtful exhibits. I always feel inspired whenever I go! 👍🏼
Andrew CDecember 1, 2017It all depends on the exhibits... the current 3D printed items is really amazing and eye-opening; some of the others seem out of place, but all were pretty cool
MuseumMileNYCMay 25, 2011Cocktails in NYC's largest private garden are back for the summer! Visit the Cooper Hewitt on Thursdays and enjoy DJs, seasonal drinks, and light fare, FREE with admission from 6-9 pm.
mjbApril 5, 2016housed in Andrew Carnegie's mansion on 5th Avenue, the space is as fascinating as the collection it houses.
- Bettina KFebruary 12, 2017A well done museum experience that lets you engage with exhibits by designing things or simply collecting digital artifacts
New York HabitatOctober 19, 2011Often overlooked on "Museum Mile", Cooper Hewitt is set in a former Carnegie Mansion. They have an abundance of design exhibits so check their website before going to find one that interests you.
Andrew CerdaNovember 12, 2015The cafe is open to the public, and offers yummy paninis and freeee wifi ! Photo: Cotto (ham & provolone)
Ryan Scott TandyMay 28, 2016The cafe and gardens are a great place to relax away from the crowds. Awesome interactive museum as well!
Dan MoneySeptember 5, 2021free entry and small manageable size makes it a great stop-in when in the area- Julie SosciaJuly 17, 2018Underrated museum with great design. Stop by the cafe and enjoy an espresso outdoors in the spring or fall.
Kamaria MionDecember 5, 2016So many interactive exhibits! Really loved getting to try to design things and the gift shop was almost as fun as the museum itself
Thompson HotelsMay 24, 2011Our concierge recommends stopping into this creative museum which always is exhibiting the best in design. If you have a chance, relax in the old solarium on the East side of the building.
Teachers College Student AffairsJuly 1, 2013Closed for renovation, re-opening in 2014. The only museum in the nation devoted exclusively to historic and contemporary design. Compelling perspectives on the impact of design on daily life.
Bryant BalatbatFebruary 24, 2015Entrance is on 91st. The interactive installations are fun. 3rd floor has the best ones. Make sure to get a picture inside the "Controller of the Universe".
The gardens are gorgeous. Did you know the library is open to the public and has an amazing world's Fair collection? Just make an appointment!
Renae MasonJuly 23, 2015Beautiful modern design collection, pick up a digital pen and make a collection of your favorite items as you browse the galleries.
John DuncanFebruary 16, 2016One of best museums I've been to and while the exhibits are great, their incorporation of technology is unparalleled
Aoife SSeptember 15, 2015Highly recommend this museum! So many interesting and interactive exhibits. Love the current poster exhibition!
Kyle ByeMay 23, 2016Take a spin in the $700 plastic chairs before you head inside. Could go around for days.
Elger van der WelFebruary 27, 2015Really nice and modern museum, which explains a lot's about the concept behind designs and shows lot's of interesting examples.
Alex RichardsJuly 30, 2015Awesome museum, they have magic pens that allow you to interact with all the exhibits and download at home.
- Josh MateoMay 1, 2015So many tools! Make sure you collect everything with the pen! It's like Pokemon, but with art.
Caroline DengDecember 13, 2015They have a great gift shop and free wifi! Cafe is nice and clean if you want to make it a work day
kev/nullJanuary 20, 2015Lots of great interactive installations. Make sure to play with the Immersion Room.
cj fitzgeraldMarch 20, 2018Highly interactive museum in the former Carnegie mansion, focused on design.
SarahApril 20, 2015The interactive elements show real promise and the immersion room was especially fun. Not a destination in itself (small and lacking in areas), but if you have $16 and an hour to burn, stop by.
Interni MagazineMay 7, 2011CHNDM is the only museum in the nation devoted exclusively to historic and contemporary design. It presents compelling prospectives on the impact of design on daily life throught active programming. Read more
Leo N-BAugust 23, 2015They're currently running an exhibit on posters, which comes highly recommended. The museum shop is equally great.
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Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum
2 E 91st St (at 5th Ave)
New York, NY 10128
United States
New York, NY 10128
United States
The Smithsonian's design museum, located in Andrew Carnegie's former mansion on 91st & 5th. Legal: http://si.edu/termsofuse
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