| The Cooper
Hewitt National Design Museum is one of two of the thirteen
museums of the Smithsonian Institute (the
other being the Museum
of the American Indian). It is the only museum
in the United States devoted exclusively to historic and
contemporary design.
Simply by making an appointment-no
academic or professional affiliation is necessary-you can
access the rich holdings of the Museum's Library, Archives,
and four curatorial departments: Applied Arts and Industrial
Design, Drawings and Prints, Textiles, and Wallcoverings.
Designers seeking inspiration for new product lines draw ideas
from the diversity of the collections. Scholars and students
exploring the history of design use the collections as a primary
resource. Writers seeking historical authenticity refer to
them for firsthand experience of objects. Collectors-novice
and seasoned-use the collections to expand their understanding
and develop their expertise.
The Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum is the only museum
in the nation devoted exclusively to historic and contemporary
design. The Museum presents compelling perspectives on the
impact of design on daily life through active educational
programs, exhibitions, and publications.
The museum holds more than 250,000 items, including drawings,
prints, textiles, furniture, metalwork, ceramics, glass, wall
coverings and woodwork spanning 3,000 years and cultures from
around the world; a 60,000-volume library includes 5,000 rare
books.
Architecture: Landmark
1902 Andrew Carnegie mansion by Babb, Cook and Willard.
As with all other NYC museums, the Cooper Hewitt has ongoing
exhibitions for one to explore. There are also educational
programs which seek to explore the role of design in everyday
life. These programs are designed for all. Adults, educators,
students, interns and others.
Visitor Info:
2 East 91st Street, Manhattan
Admission:
$10.00 for Adults
$7.00 for Senior Citizens and Students with I.D.:
National Design Museum and Smithsonian Institution members
and children under age 12 are admitted free.
Hours:
Tuesday - Thursday: 10am - 5pm
Friday: 10am - 9pm
Saturday: 10am - 6pm
Sunday: Noon - 6pm
Closed Mondays and federal holidays
visit their
site
Getting There by Subway: 4, 5 and
6 trains to 86th Street or 6 train to 96th Street leave you
at a somewhat comfortable walking distance. |
