Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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The Substitute

Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg's immersive video and sound installation digitally resurrects an extinct male Northern white rhino using AI and visual effects, questioning whether species resurrection is a justified answer to extinction.

Now showing26 Jun – 15 Feb 2027$22

Frederic Church in Jamaica

Over 60 oil and graphite sketches from Church's 1865 trip to Jamaica, documenting plant life and landscapes, drawn from Cooper Hewitt's collection of the artist's work.

Now showing30 Oct – 15 Feb 2027$22

Olga de Amaral: Weaving the Infinite

Survey of Colombian fiber artist Olga de Amaral (b. 1932): six decades of woven work, plus the textiles, furnishings and fashion of her studio Telas Amaral, shown together for the first time.

Upcoming2 Apr 2027 – 11 Oct 2027$22

Permanent Collections

Design Across Time: Exploring the Smithsonian's Design Collection

Cooper Hewitt's permanent collection galleries: 125 works spanning 30 centuries and six continents, arranged across the Carnegie Mansion's first floor in six thematic clusters.

Permanent collection$22

Nearby

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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

Design3 min walk

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Neue Galerie New York

Design5 min walk

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Art9 min walk

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American Museum of Natural History

History17 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum cost?

Standard adult admission to Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum is $22. Seniors $16, students $10, under-18 free; pay-what-you-wish daily 5-6pm. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum?

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum is open Daily 10am-6pm; pay-what-you-wish 5-6pm daily. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum?

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum is located at 2 East 91st Street, New York, NY 10128, in the Upper East Side area of New York. The nearest stations are 86th Street (4/5/6 trains) and 96th Street (6 train).

What can I see at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum?

The Smithsonian's only design museum, set inside Andrew Carnegie's Gilded Age mansion on the Upper East Side's Museum Mile. Current highlights include Olga de Amaral: Weaving the Infinite, The Substitute and Frederic Church in Jamaica.

Do I need to book Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.