Design Night

Visitor sewing a small piece of fabric onto a larger collaborative fabric installation.

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Design Night

Design Night programs are free for visitors with disabilities and their companions. 

This program is designed for visitors in their 20s and 30s who identify as Autistic or with a range of sensory, learning and developmental disabilities.

Enjoy sensory-friendly structured fun at Cooper Hewitt. This after-hours experience is designed to let you explore and socialize at your own pace. In the Great Hall, enjoy drinks and light snacks or get creative with a casual hands-on design activity. Explore a featured exhibition in the quiet, uncrowded galleries. A dedicated quiet room offers soft lighting and minimal noise. This program invites you to mingle and make new friends or enjoy your evening in the museum with those you know.  

To sign up for the Design Night mailing list, email CHAccess@si.edu or call 212-849-8384.

To view all upcoming programs, view our Calendar. 

Upcoming Events

07/10
Friday
Fri. July 10, 2026
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET
Join us for a sensory-friendly evening of structured fun at Cooper Hewitt. Explore how music and design come together in the Made in America exhibition with interactive experiences, conversation, and creativity.  .
Event Address:
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
2 East 91st Street
New York, NY 10128

 

Design learning at Cooper Hewitt is made possible by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Generous support is also provided by the Smithsonian Institution’s Together We Thrive initiatives.