Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, Design museum in Upper East Side, Manhattan, United States
The Cooper Hewitt presents over 215,000 objects from thirty centuries of innovation, including textiles, furniture, digital works, and wall coverings.
Eleanor Garnier Hewitt and Sarah Cooper Hewitt founded the museum in 1896 as part of Cooper Union before it joined the Smithsonian Institution in 1964.
The museum organizes exhibitions that demonstrate how design shapes daily experiences through objects ranging from historical artifacts to modern digital installations.
Located at 2 East 91st Street, the museum provides interactive tools for visitors to collect information about designs during their exploration of the galleries.
The museum occupies Andrew Carnegie's former mansion, incorporating original architectural elements while functioning as a space dedicated to design innovation.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1896
Founders: Eleanor Garnier Hewitt, Sarah Cooper Hewitt
Official opening: 1964
Part of: Smithsonian Institution, Andrew Carnegie Mansion
Address: 2 E 91ST ST, NEW YORK NY 10128-0606 10128-0606
Phone: +(212)8498400
Website: https://cooperhewitt.org
GPS coordinates: 40.78472,-73.95806
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:53
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