While the museum’s galleries are closed for installation, join free drop-in design activities in the Garden.  

Carnegie Mansion History

Join us in engaging with the layered histories of the Carnegie Mansion. Through a mix of tactile materials, visual descriptions, and hands-on activities, you will uncover small but meaningful stories connected to the mansion’s architecture, design, and past inhabitants. Whether you’re sketching a historic detail, exploring design models, or transforming features to connect to your own home, this open-format experience offers multiple ways to connect with history through design. 

This program offers specific accommodations for visitors who are blind or have low vision. Contact CHAccess@si.edu or call 212.849.2950. 

 

Drop-In Sketching in the Garden

Experience Cooper Hewitt’s Arthur Ross Terrace and Garden through drawing! Participants will explore the Gilded Age architecture of the Carnegie Mansion and garden. Draw on your own or get inspired by prompts, from considering patterns, focusing on botanical studies, diving deep into architectural fragments to reimagining the mansion at a different time. 

* During inclement weather activities will move indoors. 

ACCESSIBILITY AND WHAT TO EXPECT  

  • Format: Drawing prompts and accessible hands-on workshop instructions will be available to participants. All materials will be provided. No drawing or design experience is required. You can drop in at any time and stay as long as you like. 
  • About this space: This program will take place in person in the Arthur Ross Terrace and Garden at Cooper Hewitt (Entry through garden gates on 90th Street, between Fifth and Madison Avenues). The garden is fully wheelchair accessible. Read more about accessibility at Cooper Hewitt. 
  • Accommodations:  For general questions, or if we can provide additional accessibility services or accommodations to support your participation in this program, please email us at CHEducation@si.edu. Please make your accommodation request as far in advance as possible—preferably at least one week before the program date when possible.