Family Programs

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Family Programs

Cooper Hewitt welcomes families to learn about design together through fun and interactive ways at the museum or at home. Drop in at the museum on the second Saturday of each month for immersive hands-on activities, discover the museum on your own, or explore Design at Home videos and more resources.

Activities are designed for youth ages 5–12 and their adult guardian/caregivers. Family programs are included in the price of museum admission, and youth 18 and under are always free.

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Upcoming Family Programs

Family drop-in programs take place on the second Saturday of each month. To see programs for all age levels, view our Calendar.

05/17
Saturday
Sat. May 17, 2025
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET
Make yourself at home for a game day at the museum! .
Event Address:
2 E. 91st Street
New York, NY 10128
Free with museum admission
06/14
Saturday
Sat. June 14, 2025
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET
In June, celebrate Pride by designing your own placemats to welcome loved ones to your table. Draw inspiration from works in Making Home—Smithsonian Design Triennial, including the PIN-UP film Dream Homes, which tells the story of three LGBTQIA+ communities exploring daily life and ensuring everyone feels at home, and The Offering, by Nicole Crowder and Hadiya Williams, which explores how textiles and table settings can help express who we are and provide a sense of belonging. .
Event Address:
2 E. 91st Street
New York, NY 10128
Free with museum admission

 

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