Family Programs

Explore Cooper Hewitt’s historic mansion and plan a renovation! Built for Andrew Carnegie from 1899-1902 as a home for himself, his wife, and daughter, follow a self-guided scavenger hunt to learn more about the mansion, which once included a conservatory, a billiard room, and a cellar coal car that traveled over a miniature train track. Then, imagine you are moving in! Use the original floor plan to create blueprints. What would you keep and what might you add or change to make the mansion yours? View full event details here.

Explore Cooper Hewitt’s historic mansion and plan a renovation! Built for Andrew Carnegie from 1899-1902 as a home for himself, his wife, and daughter, follow a self-guided scavenger hunt to learn more about the mansion, which once included a conservatory, a billiard room, and a cellar coal car that traveled over a miniature train track. Then, imagine you are moving in! Use the original floor plan to create blueprints. What would you keep and what might you add or change to make the mansion yours? View full event details here.