Cooper Hewitt, New York City

Name: Cooper Hewitt
Address: 2 E 91st St, New York City, 10128, United States
Telephone: +1 212-849-8400

#244 among attractions in New York City

Museum, Art museum, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum is a design museum located in the Upper East Side's Museum Mile in Manhattan, New York City. It is one of 19 museums that fall under the wing of the Smithsonian Institution and is one of three Smithsonian facilities located in New York City, the other two being National Museum of the American Indian's George Gustav Heye Center in Bowling Green and the Archives of American Art New York Research Center in the Flatiron District. It is the only museum in the United States devoted to historical and contemporary design. Its collections and exhibitions explore approximately 240 years of design aesthetic and creativity. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1896 (128 years ago)Coordinates: 40°47'3"N, 73°57'28"W

Address

2 E 91st StUpper Manhattan (Upper East Side)New York City 10128 United States

Contact

+1 212-849-8400

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park, Madison Avenue, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Cooper Hewitt open?

Cooper Hewitt is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 9 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Cooper Hewitt?

Nearby attractions include Andrew Carnegie Mansion, New York City (1 min walk), Otto H. Kahn House, New York City (1 min walk), Church of the Heavenly Rest, New York City (2 min walk), National Academy of Design, New York City (2 min walk).

How to get to Cooper Hewitt by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cooper Hewitt:

Bus

East 96th Street & 5th Avenue • Lines: M106, M96 (7 min walk)
East 96th Street & Madison Avenue • Lines: M96 (8 min walk)

Metro

96th Street • Lines: <6>, 4, 6, Q (15 min walk)
86th Street • Lines: <6>, 4, 5, 6, Q (11 min walk)