Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
12 expert reviews
“Located in the former residence of Andrew Carnegie, this Smithsonian museum uses groundbreaking technology to create interactive exhibits on historic and contemporary design.”
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Part of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, this house of culture is the only museum in the country that’s dedicated to both historic and contemporary design."
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Time Out
"Founded in 1897 by the Hewitt sisters, granddaughters of industrialist Peter Cooper, the only museum in the U.S. solely dedicated to design."
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Not For Tourists
"Great design shows; run by the Smithsonian."
Fodor's
"Reopened in late 2014, after a three-year, $81 million overhaul, the CooperHewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum is a slick, 21st-century museum in a century-old mansion."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This eclectic museum occupying an opulent, 64-room mansion on the Upper East Side explores design across continents and cultures."
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