Cooper Union, New York City

Name: Cooper Union
Address: 7 E 7th St, New York City, United States
Telephone: +1 212-353-4100

#1619 among attractions in New York City

Neo-renaissance architecture, Universities and schools

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Facts and practical information

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, commonly known as Cooper Union and informally referred to, especially during the 19th century, as the Cooper Institute, is a private college at Cooper Square in New York City. Inspired in 1830 when Peter Cooper learned about the government-supported École Polytechnique in France, Cooper Union was established in 1859. The school was built on a radical new model of American higher education based on founder Peter Cooper's fundamental belief that an education "equal to the best technology schools established" should be accessible to those who qualify, independent of their race, religion, sex, wealth or social status, and should be "open and free to all." ()

Alternative names: Established: 1859 (165 years ago)Coordinates: 40°43'46"N, 73°59'26"W

Address

7 E 7th StDowntown Manhattan (NoHo)New York City United States

Contact

+1 212-353-4100

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New York City

Day trips

Cooper Union – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Webster Hall, Joe's Pub, Lit Lounge, Grace Church.

~930 ftNE
Nightlife, Dancing
Webster Hall, New York City
5 min walk • Webster Hall, a pulsating heart of New York City's nightlife, stands as a premier nightclub and live music venue located in the East Village. This storied establishment has been a beacon for entertainment since its inception in 1886.
~300 ftW
Nightlife, Dancing
Joe's Pub, New York City
2 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of New York City, Joe's Pub at The Public Theater serves as a beacon of culture and entertainment. This intimate performance space, known for its eclectic mix of live music, comedy, and theater performances, has become a staple of the...
~960 ftSE
Nightlife, Dancing
Lit Lounge, New York City
5 min walk • Lit Lounge was a nightclub in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City. The two-floor complex housed a concert venue, lounge, dance floor, and Fuse Gallery, an art exhibition space.
~920 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, James Renwick, Jr.
Grace Church, New York City
5 min walk • Grace Church is a historic parish church in Manhattan, New York City which is part of the Episcopal Diocese of New York. The church is located at 800-804 Broadway, at the corner of East 10th Street, where Broadway bends to the south-southeast, bringing it in alignment with the avenues in Manhattan's grid.
~520 ftS
Square
Cooper Square, New York City
3 min walk • Cooper Square is a junction of streets in Lower Manhattan, New York City located at the confluence of the neighborhoods of Bowery to the south, NoHo to the west and southwest, Greenwich Village to the west and northwest, the East Village to the north and east, and the Lower East Side to the southeast.
~360 ftSE
Nightlife, Restaurant
McSorley's Old Ale House, New York City
2 min walk • McSorley's Old Ale House, generally known as McSorley's, is the oldest Irish saloon in New York City. Opened in the mid-19th century at 15 East 7th Street, in today's East Village neighborhood of Manhattan, it was one of the last of the "Men Only" pubs, admitting women only after legally being forced to do so in 1970.
~810 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Merchant's House Museum, New York City
4 min walk • The Merchant's House Museum, known formerly as the Old Merchant's House and as the Seabury Tredwell House, is the only nineteenth-century family home in New York City preserved intact — both inside and out.
~1020 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery, New York City
5 min walk • St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery is a parish of the Episcopal Church located at 131 East 10th Street, at the intersection of Stuyvesant Street and Second Avenue in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City.
~1140 ftS
Theater
Horse Trade Theater Group, New York City
6 min walk • The Horse Trade Theater Group was founded in 1998 in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. It is located at 85 East 4th Street between Second Avenue and The Bowery The three theaters in the group are the Kraine Theater, the Red Room and UNDER St. Marks.
~1030 ftE
Street
St. Marks Place, New York City
5 min walk • 8th Street is a street in the New York City borough of Manhattan that runs from Sixth Avenue to Third Avenue, and also from Avenue B to Avenue D; its addresses switch from West to East as it crosses Fifth Avenue.
~620 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
The Public Theater, New York City
3 min walk • The Public Theater is a New York City arts organization founded as the Shakespeare Workshop in 1954 by Joseph Papp, with the intention of showcasing the works of up-and-coming playwrights and performers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cooper Union?

Nearby attractions include Alamo Sculpture, New York City (1 min walk), Astor Place Tower, New York City (1 min walk), Astor Place Theatre, New York City (3 min walk), Cooper Square, New York City (3 min walk).

How to get to Cooper Union by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cooper Union:

Metro

Astor Place • Lines: <6>, 4, 6 (2 min walk)
8th Street–New York University • Lines: N, Q, R, W (4 min walk)

Bus

4th Avenue & East 9th Street • Lines: M1 (2 min walk)
Broadway & Waverly Place • Lines: M55 (4 min walk)