PUBLIC TOURS

Daily at 1:30 p.m. Free with museum admission

Cooper Hewitt offers public 45-minute tours aligned to exhibition topics.  Led by our experienced Design Guides, tours will provide opportunities for interactivity and discussion. 

Please Note: No Tour on Saturday, October 10 or Sunday, October 11

Monday, *Wednesday, Friday, Saturday:
Carnegie Mansion Highlights + Design Across Time: Exploring the Smithsonian’s Design Collection.  
Discover the Carnegie Mansion through its rich history, architecture, and transformation from private residence to public museum. Along the way, explore Design Across Time, which presents objects spanning centuries, geographies, and design disciplines. By placing these works within the context of the mansion, the tour offers a unique perspective on how design shapes everyday life and cultural experience.

*On the second Wednesday of each month this tour will be delivered by one of the curators of the exhibition.

Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday:
Carnegie Mansion
Cooper Hewitt is housed in the former home of industrial magnate Andrew Carnegie. Learn about the history of the mansion and its transformation from home to museum.

Tours are subject to change or cancellation.

Group tours

DESIGN GUIDE LED GROUP TOUR 

• Groups of 11 to the maximum tour size of 25 people 
• Reservation requests are required for group tours. Organizers are encouraged to submit a reservation request at least four weeks in advance. 
• Design Guide led private tour fee: $150, plus museum admission per visitor 

Reservation Request:
 Design Guide Led Group Tour 

Self-guided tours

• Groups of 11 to the maximum tour size of 35 people 
• Advance purchase of museum admission tickets is required for self-guided tours. Tickets must be purchased at least 24 hours before your visit 
• Self-guided tour fee: museum admission per visitor 

Self-Guided Group Tickets:
Museum Admission 

Lecturing in the galleries 

• College/University teachers may lead/lecture their own class through the Museum. 
• Groups being led by non-Cooper Hewitt staff, groups that arrive at the Museum
  without a reservation, and any type of group that has not been approved, vetted, or scheduled by the Tours department may be denied entry to the Museum. 
• Cooper Hewitt does not allow third parties to accept fees for guiding groups and leading those groups through the Museum. 
• Should you gain entry, we reserve the right to ask you to leave; no refunds will be issued. 

ACCESSIBILITY

• Location: Tours will take place in person throughout Cooper Hewitt (2 East 91st Street, New York, NY). The areas covered are fully wheelchair accessible. Tours will begin in the Great Hall located on the first floor of the museum. Read more about accessibility at Cooper Hewitt.  
• What to Expect: The tour involves moving through gallery spaces and standing to view the details of the building; wheelchairs and portable stools are available for those who can’t walk or stand for long periods of time.  
• 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 or let us know when registering. Please make your accommodation request as far in advance as possible—preferably at least one week before the program date when possible.