Plan Your Visit
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.
Museum and Shop hours
PLEASE NOTE: Thursday, April 12, the museum will close at 5 p.m. We regret the inconvenience.
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. For more information, please visit the Tours page or call our Tours line at 212.849.8351.
Dynamic verbal description public tours of Access+Ability are offered every Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3:00 p.m.
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
Buy Online |
Buy at Door |
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| Adults | $16 | $18 | |
| Seniors (62 & above) | $10 | $12 | |
| Students | $7 | $9 | |
| 18 & under | Free | Free | |
| Members (Cooper Hewitt and Smithsonian Members) |
No need to book in advance. | Free | |
| Reciprocal Members | No need to book in advance. | Free | |
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Employee +2 Guests Employee +1 Guest Faculty and Students |
No need to book in advance. | Free | |
| AAM/ICOM | No need to book in advance. | Free for cardholder | |
| Cool Culture Card | No need to book in advance. | Free for cardholder +4 |
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
PLEASE NOTE: On April 11, part of April 12, and April 16, the garden will be closed for maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience.
The Arthur Ross Terrace and Garden is open to the public free of charge.
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.
