When is Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum open?
Every day, 10 AM–6 PM.
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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
- 4.43.0k reviews
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- Open now · till 6 pm
Housed in a grand Gilded Age mansion, Cooper Hewitt offers a calm, contemplative atmosphere focused on design across eras — from industrial objects to cutting-edge digital work. Visit for hands-on interactive exhibits, rotating design-focused shows, and a well-curated permanent collection that reveals how design shapes daily life. Expect thoughtful displays, tactile installations, informative labels, and occasional workshops or talks.
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When is the best time to visit Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum?
It's at its best afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
How much does Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum cost?
Google lists its prices as $$.
Where is Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum?
2 E 91st St,New York, NY 10128.
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- Open till 6 pm
- Best in the afternoon
- Indoors
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Hours
Open now · till 6 pm- monday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- tuesday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- wednesday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–6 PM
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- 10 AM–6 PM
Where and how
- 1 Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
- 2 Bluestone Lane Upper East Side Café · 1 min
- 3 The Jewish Museum · 2 min
- 4 Central Park · 11 min
- 5 The Great Lawn · 13 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Price $$
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
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What it's like
4.4from 3.0k reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Photography
- Art installations
- Historic landmarks
The feel
- Historic
- Spacious
- Tourists
- Solo friendly
Around Carnegie Hill
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.