about the museum

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum is located on NYC’s Museum Mile in the historic, landmark Carnegie Mansion. The museum is accessible to all visitors and family friendly with baby-changing facilities available in our ground-floor restrooms.

What’s On

Cooper Hewitt’s exhibitions feature a rich mix of historic and contemporary design objects from our permanent collection, special exhibitions, and dynamic interactive experiences. We also have an exciting calendar of events, including hands-on workshops, talks, and family programs.

July is Membership Month at Cooper Hewitt! Enjoy special activities and benefits all month long. Learn more.

Museum and Shop hours

Weekdays and Sundays, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The museum is closed on Thanksgiving Day and December 25.

Pay-What-You-Wish Saturday Nights

Saturdays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. are pay-what-you-wish admission, made possible by the generous support of Barbara and Morton Mandel.

Daily Public Tours

Free tours of the museum’s exhibitions from an experienced team of guides take place every day and encourage an informal exchange of ideas among the general public. Tours take place at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on weekdays and 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on weekends. Visitors may request dynamic description from the tour guide. For more information, please visit the Tours page or call our Tours line at 212.849.8351.

Group Admission

Groups larger than 10 people are encouraged to make a reservation with us here. Due to our limited capacity, we have a limit of 35 people per group. Groups larger than 35 should make separate reservations with staggered arrival times. Groups arriving without a reservation may not be able to be accommodated upon arrival.

Admission Prices

Shop

SHOP Cooper Hewitt offers a diverse product mix, including a wide selection of design books, limited-edition works by contemporary designers, and exclusive items that relate to the museum’s exhibitions and extensive permanent collection.

Proceeds benefit the museum. International shipping available.

Cafe

Relax in our ground-floor Tarallucci e Vino Cafe where you can enjoy a seasonal menu as well as a variety of coffees, pastries, and artisanal wines.

The Cafe is open to the public without museum admission.

Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sundays, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Garden

The Arthur Ross Terrace and Garden is open to the public free of charge.

NOTE: The garden will close at 2:00 p.m. on Thursdays through August 9

Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (weather permitting)
Sundays, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Ticket exchange

If you have purchased tickets but need to reschedule your visit, we can exchange your tickets for another date. Please call 212. 849.2950, give the associate your order number, and we will process your exchange.