Adult Programs

Join experimental composer and producer Dedekind Cut as he activates Devon Turnbull’s immersive sound installation HiFi Pursuit Listening Room Dream No. 3. Ranging from industrial music to noise, new age, and ambient, Cut will play music specifically selected to be heard through Turnbull’s large-scale, handmade audio system located in the historic Carnegie Library at Cooper Hewitt. Designed to envelop the listener in sound that is as rich in texture as it is in emotion, visitors will experience realistic, natural sound from Turnbull’s sculptures and a chance to slow down and engage deeply in listening. View full event details here.

Known under his creative pseudonym OJAS, Devon Turnbull handcrafts high-fidelity audio systems designed to envelop the listener in sound that is as rich in texture as it is in emotion. Join friends and members of the OJAS team as they activate the immersive sound installation, HiFi Pursuit Listening Room Dream No. 3. They will play music specifically selected to be heard through this large-scale, handmade audio system located in the historic Carnegie Library at Cooper Hewitt. Designed to envelop the listener in sound that is as rich in texture as it is in emotion, visitors will experience realistic, natural sound from Turnbull’s sculptures and a chance to slow down and engage deeply in listening. View full event details here.

Join artist and audio engineer Devon Turnbull for a special evening listening session in his custom-built installation HiFi Pursuit Listening Room Dream No. 3 at Cooper Hewitt. For the occasion, Turnbull will operate the sound system with a selection of music recently released on his record label, OJAS Music, which features analog music for deep listening. Known under his creative pseudonym OJAS, Turnbull handcrafts high-fidelity audio systems designed to envelop the listener in sound that is as rich in texture as it is in emotion. Program attendees will experience realistic, natural sound guided by Turnbull and a chance to slow down and engage deeply with sound. View full event details here.

Experience Cooper Hewitt’s collection and exhibitions through drawing In this session, we’ll sketch in the galleries of the Art of Noise exhibition, which explores one hundred years of designs for sound. This exhibition is full of visual imagery to spark the imagination for sketching!   Drawing prompts, seating, and materials will be provided. Space is limited; first come, first... View full event details here.

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.  View full event details here.

For the 2026 FIFA World Cup, New York City has become part of a worldwide stage—welcoming the energy, movement, and spectacle of the international sporting event while defining what that moment looks and feels like locally. Beyond designing logistical systems, the city has commissioned a visual campaign that reflects its spirit: a colorful mix of graphic systems, street-level expression, merchandise, and digital storytelling shaping how millions of people encounter the event. Join NYC World Cup designer Arsh Raziuddin in dialogue with the city’s World Cup Czar Maya Handa as they share how New York’s identity for the tournaments has taken shape and why. From wayfinding and access to visuals featuring the Big Apple, they’ll share how design operates at the scale of the city—connecting audiences, communities, and global attention in real time.  View full event details here.

Join us for an American Sign Language (ASL) Tour of the newly open Design Across Time exhibition. View full event details here.

In a new landmark presentation of Cooper Hewitt’s collection, Design Across Time: Exploring Smithsonian’s Design Collection brings together more than 125 works across multiple design disciplines, including product and graphic design, fashion, textiles, digital design, wallcoverings and architecture. Join the curatorial team for an inside look at how this major new installation came together, from shaping its central themes to choosing objects from the... View full event details here.

Join designer Fan Kong for a hands-on workshop exploring the language of materials through bioplastics and bioglass. Inspired by Gaetano Pesce’s Nobody’s Perfect chair, this session considers how designers and scientists alike have reimagined materials as active, transformative systems.   View full event details here.