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Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum

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Carnegie Hill, New York

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Ranked #7 for exhibits in 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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Trae FMarch 22, 2015
A fun and interactive museum. Don't forget to use your pen as much as possible for a true experience.
Alma LealJuly 27, 2016
One of the best and most underrated museums in NY. A must.
THIRTEENNovember 25, 2011
THIRTEEN members receive $2 off the price of admission and 10% off first-time membership to the only museum in the nation devoted exclusively to historic and contemporary design.
ben baileyFebruary 7, 2016
Great interactive handy pen to create personalised website of your visit!
Ilia MJanuary 6, 2017
Definitely do the interactive wallpaper room! And check out the reading atrium behind the giftshop.
LukeMay 1, 2016
Compelling curation in a wonderfully preserved space
David RiordanDecember 13, 2014
The most fun museum for adults in NYC. Also kid-like adults. Play is encouraged.
Amy FinegoldOctober 12, 2015
This is such a beautifully designed museum. It is very welcoming and elegant.
Eleonora ZorziApril 9, 2015
So fun! Interactive and informative exhibitions. Plus the building is gorgeous.
Savannah PetrickOctober 15, 2017
The interactive pens are an amazing feature. Don’t miss the gift shop.
pyramus 🔥January 24, 2010
The Design USA exhibition is quite good. It gives an overview of the Design Award winners from recent years. Make sure to borrow a free iPod as it's the only way to background info and sound of videos
Mike ShermanJuly 27, 2016
This is one of the best museums in the city, but sadly it is often overlooked
bart colletMarch 14, 2020
A museum with an AI exposition, Bauhaus, Muslim fashion, floral prints, ... very varied
Margaret WangMarch 24, 2015
Amazing contemporary design museum.
Mike GlaserAugust 18, 2011
Good Collection & great place to get unique gifts. Unfortunately going dark for one year for renovation. Gift shop will stay open at Grand Central. Read more
Amruta BugeJanuary 7, 2017
Cooper Hewitt has a fantastic collection of Typographic posters 👀👌🏽
Shelley S.February 25, 2012
Been here 50+ times
If you get hungry, try the soup stop (attached to Jackson hole) around the corner. Cheap and some of the best soup in the city!
Bettina KFebruary 12, 2017
Pay as much ch as you like on Fridays, when they are open longest
Michelle LJanuary 18, 2015
Beautiful!!! Amazing art. And proof that Andrew Carnegie lived pretty well for himself.
Sandra RubinchikNovember 9, 2015
Really cool museum even for the less cultured ignoramuses among us.
Julius TarngDecember 16, 2014
Nice small museum to go through quickly
Marion PMarch 18, 2016
The museum itself looks beautiful and it is nice to sit in the gardens, but I was disappointed by the exhibits...
Ana RiveraFebruary 6, 2017
Such a great time and so much fun with the magic pen!!!
Rich DanielFebruary 1, 2016
Have fun with the interactive pen tool, and save your favorite images online!
Jan Shaw-FlammApril 2, 2015
Lots of fun, interactive things to do. And the bldg itself is gorgeous.
BLOUIN ARTINFOOctober 1, 2010
The Smithsonian museum network isn't just in D.C. Its design museum is tucked in Andrew Carnegie's 64-room mansion and features a gift shop to conquer all gift shops. Read more
Laura Del WarbieAugust 8, 2017
Great museum - the 1920's exhibition is fantastic :)
nikkiNovember 24, 2016
often incredible rotating exhibits. check out #bythepeople
MuseumMileNYCMarch 19, 2012
Although closed for renovation, Cooper Hewitt has prepared a series of fun & interesting events and public programs at venues around the city. Check them out and register here: Read more
Bryant BalatbatDecember 3, 2015
Make sure to try the Spin chairs at the basement level!
dawn.in.newyorkMarch 9, 2015
Been here 5+ times
The museum shop is so cool.
Vasiliy KorablikovApril 10, 2017
Must see for designers
Chet ManciniFebruary 22, 2015
A bit thrown together but lots of unique design elements. Takes 1-2 hours to enjoy.
Ted BoyerJuly 5, 2016
A must-see for any design student!
Design*SpongeMarch 27, 2011
Don't miss the gift shop housed in Andrew Carnegie's former office. Great selection of design books and objects.
Vivian VoApril 20, 2016
Pay what you wish Saturday evenings. Worth the trip!
Sue LeeSeptember 24, 2015
worth going to see Thomas Heatherwick exhibition. It was great!
Charles RogersNovember 12, 2011
Best museum gift shop in the city. Come back when it opens in 2013.
Phil ShannonJanuary 25, 2015
I liked the "tools" exhibit a lot. Clean bathrooms.
Vanessa BernerJanuary 16, 2017
Interactive! Amazing!
Kelsey LJanuary 15, 2015
Golan Levin's Free Universal Construction Kit makes an appearance!
SarahMarch 5, 2011
make sure you check the website to see what's going on before going. i thought they would have a standard exhibit but for one month, they had fashion into the house. i didn't impress my brother none.
MicheleMay 16, 2016
I love the interactivity, I hope more museums start doing this
Rita LSeptember 25, 2017
cool museum!
RazorfishSeptember 19, 2011
If you are a designer or have an interest in design, you must go. Each exhibit will captivate you.
Quynh DangFebruary 21, 2010
Check out the Rodarte exhibit through mid March. It's gorgeous - a must for fashion lovers! Read more
Emily Van NorstrandApril 11, 2015
I absolutely love you Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum! Check out Freebie today! Read more
David RiordanDecember 14, 2014
Every application evolves to share photos \ even museums
Emilie FuttermanJanuary 13, 2015
Come Saturday nights for pay as you wish.
Marcia BAugust 16, 2016
Pixar exhibition: stay and draw for hours!

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