Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum
The Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum houses a collection of 250,000 objects ranging from Han Dynasty China to the present, documenting the history of applied arts and design. The Cooper-Hewitt is part of the Smithsonian, and is the only U.S. museum dedicated to design.
History of the Cooper-Hewitt
The museum was founded by Amy, Eleanor, and Sarah Hewitt, the granddaughters of industrialist Peter Cooper, in 1887. It was originally associated with the The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, also located in New York City. The Union is a private college devoted to art, architecture, and engineering.
The present-day museum building was formerly the city home of philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. The Carnegie Corporation later gave the house and property to the Smithsonian in 1972, where the Museum was relocated in 1976.
Collections
- Applied Arts
- Industrial Design
- Drawings and Prints
- Textiles
- Wallcoverings
Getting There
The Cooper-Hewitt is located in New York City at Fifth Avenue and 91st Street, along what is known as Museum Mile.
Recent News & Events
New York's Cooper-Hewitt Seeks Design Advice
The Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum calls for nominations the first People's Design Award. The public can vote online for their favorite designs, with the winners to be named on October 18, 2006 during the National Design Awards gala.
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