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 members of the OJAS team as they activate the immersive sound installation with Miles Davis at Fillmore West, a historic recording from April 12, 1970. Miles Davis at Fillmore West features the final night of the four-night run where the Miles Davis quintet (Davis, Chick Corea, Dave Holland, Jack DeJohnette and Steve Grossman) opened for the Grateful Dead at the Fillmore West in San Francisco. Visitors will experience realistic, natural sound from Turnbull’s sculptures and a chance to slow down and engage deeply in listening. 

Experience Cooper Hewitt’s collection and exhibitions through drawing In this session, we’ll sketch in the galleries of the Made in America: The Industrial Photography of Christopher Payne exhibition, which explores the combination of human skill and mechanical precision that transform raw materials into objects as diverse as pencils, semiconductors, pianos, and rockets. This exhibition is full of visual imagery to spark the imagination...

Experience Cooper Hewitt’s collection and exhibitions through drawing In this session, we’ll sketch in the galleries of the Made in America: The Industrial Photography of Christopher Payne exhibition, which explores the combination of human skill and mechanical precision that transform raw materials into objects as diverse as pencils, semiconductors, pianos, and rockets. This exhibition is full of visual imagery to spark the imagination...

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...

Tour Cooper Hewitt’s home, the historic Carnegie Mansion, built for industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie and his family from 1899 to 1902. 

Join musician and producer Mia Garcia as she activates Devon Turnbull’s immersive sound installation HiFi Pursuit Listening Room Dream No. 3. Known for her musical storytelling and love of guitar, Smith 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. 

Experience an early first listen of the inaugural album in Bon Iver's brand new archival series, presented exclusively in the immersive HiFi Pursuit Listening Room Dream No. 3 before the record's April 3 release. VOLUMES: ONE "SELECTIONS FROM MUSIC CONCERTS 2019-2023 BON IVER 6 PIECE BAND" will play continuously and in its entirety throughout the day on Devon Turnbull’s large-scale, handmade audio system from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The album brings together ten previously unreleased performance recordings spanning eras and multitudes. 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. Upon entering, visitors will encounter realistic, natural sound from Turnbull’s sculptures and a chance to slow down and engage deeply in listening.

Tour Cooper Hewitt’s home, the historic Carnegie Mansion, built for industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie and his family from 1899 to 1902. 

Explore the factory where Steinway pianos are made In conjunction with the current exhibition Made in America: The Industrial Photography of Christopher Payne, tour the iconic New York City factory where Steinway pianos have been made for over one hundred years. Throughout the tour, we will visit some of the key spaces where the pianos are made and put together. Participants...

Join a hands-on workshop for adults led by multi‑disciplinary artist Devon Turnbull experimenting with the building blocks of audio and assembling your own speaker. In this dynamic workshop, explore how a speaker is constructed and what makes it function. Working with individual components—the magnet, coil, and cone—you’ll assemble each part to build your own loudspeaker driver. 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. Turnbull’s immersive sound installation, HiFi Pursuit Listening Room Dream No. 3, is currently on view at Cooper Hewitt. 

Join multi-instrumentalist, DJ, and producer Toribio as he activates Devon Turnbull’s immersive sound installation HiFi Pursuit Listening Room Dream No. 3. Toribio will play music connecting jazz and soul 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. 

Join composer, producer, and performer Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith as she activates Devon Turnbull’s immersive sound installation HiFi Pursuit Listening Room Dream No. 3. Known for her work with Buchla modular synthesizers, Smith 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. 

Join singer-songwriter and visual artist Annahstasia as she activates Devon Turnbull’s immersive sound installation HiFi Pursuit Listening Room Dream No. 3. Known for her poetic folk music and distinctly resonant voice, Annahstasia will share her album Annahstasia: Live at Glasshaus. Enjoy the album 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. 

In April, join us for a fun and relaxing day of drawing and reading with therapy dogs! Instructors will teach you how to make creative patterns through the Zentangle method that allows people of all ages to express their creativity and enjoy the art-making process—no art experience necessary. Pair your drawing with a sensory-friendly opportunity to read aloud with certified therapy dogs from New York Therapy Animals.

Tour Cooper Hewitt’s home, the historic Carnegie Mansion, built for industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie and his family from 1899 to 1902.