by Smithsonian Institution
The Smithsonian's design museum in the Carnegie Mansion, where kids can use interactive tables and digital tools to sketch their own designs. Exhibitions span furniture, textiles, graphics and technology, and there's a garden to relax in.
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| Monday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM – 6 PM |
Open daily
Adults $20; 18 and under free; pay what you wish 5–6pm daily
Open daily. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Ages 5–17.
Adults $20; 18 and under free; pay what you wish 5–6pm daily
Sunday: 10 AM–6 PM · Monday: 10 AM–6 PM · Tuesday: 10 AM–6 PM · Wednesday: 10 AM–6 PM · Thursday: 10 AM–6 PM · Friday: 10 AM–6 PM · Saturday: 10 AM–6 PM. Open daily
2 E 91st St, 10128, in the Upper East Side, Manhattan.
Yes. Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by Smithsonian Institution: cooperhewitt.org, or call (212) 849-8400.
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