This place is surely a Mecca of design studies. Though a major part of the museum is under renovation, the other part still offers an interesting view into the design world.The collection of graphic designs by Herbert Bayer provides an intriguing take on the propaganda designs used during World War II. The graphic and interactive design studio where you can make your own design, is one of my favorite places in the museum. Our team created quite some interesting designs and they were reflected on the gigantic screens on the wall. This museum is a surely a place of visit for design students.

Best museum Ive ever been. No boring old stuff, just pure interactive science. The fee is $18 and its totally worth it. I have a Smithsonian magazine subscription and it makes me a member, so I got 2 tickets for free :) If youre a member dont forget your membership card. And if you like learning new stuff, consider arrive several hours before closing, I was really upset when the time was out and there was plenty of awesome things to know left.

Since Ive been to many of the New York Citys more well known museums multiple times, I finally made it to the Cooper Hewitt. I was very impressed at both the museum and the exhibitions that were going on there at the time. The staff was very friendly and the iPod tours were very useful in enhancing the experience. I definitely recommend this place, especially to veterans who have already been to some of the other NYC museums.

This museum was one of the greatest museums I’ve been to. This museum has a lot of great exhibits and lots to see also a great store this museum is just amazing I have no words to describe it. It’s just amazing.

Beautiful architecture inside and cool designs. Makes you think about the world differently, in the best way possible. Really nice staff onsite, and some artificial intelligence, interactive exhibition on display now.

Impressive museum in the Smithsonian collection and sure to appeal to fans of graphic design and product design from the last century (with particular emphasis on mid-century modernism). Some awesome pieces in the collection, from vintage propaganda posters to classic chair designs. Also quite a few hands-on exhibits for you to unleash your inner designer.

Beautiful old building, housing new ideas. Enjoy this place inside and out. Nice cafe, and courtyard to take a break. Great gift shop

Nice bite size exhibit. Good for 1-2 hours. The building has some amazing classical details. Interactive exhibits.

This museum is the leading design museum in New York and one of the leading ones Im the world . Its housed in a old mansion. Its worth going to the museum just to examine the building.Surprisingly even though its a Smithsonian, there is a admission fee- its not a suggestion its a substantial required amount. However its well worth the charge and a great museum.

AMAZING museum. In a beautiful building too. I asked a guard about the history of the building, and he spent about 20 minutes telling me everything. His name was Garfield and he was awesome! The exhibits are so creative and exciting. My favorite was the sensory one on the top floor. You can pet a furry wall that makes orchestra sounds, smell a bunch of scents meant to involve memories, and tons more. I also liked the exhibit on devices to assist handicapped people. My favorite device was a computer you can control by looking at different parts of a screen!The building is formerly the mansion of Andrew Carnegie and its beautiful. There is a gift shop with really interesting items in every price range (I got some little handmade wooden tops for $7 each). There is also a cafe with sandwiches, coffee, and pastries. Outside is a gorgeous sitting area with tables, benches, and a green lawn. Theres a sign posted saying anyone can enjoy this space, even if you arent going to the museum.Google maps instructed me to enter through the back garden, but the museum entrance is actually around the other side of the building.

Visiting New York, I hadnt heard of this museum but stumbled upon it after visiting the Guggenheim. What a find! A great museum - worth every dollar. A wide and really good selection of interactive and really beautiful exhibits. A really great building, gorgeous architecture inside and out, theres a lovely garden open to the public for free. I would highly recommended for all ages.

Always a great & interesting museum to visit. This year the exhibitions were Paisley on the 2nd floor and the other what goes into creating bioengineered products these are items made from algae, seaweed, etc. etc. Also on display was a marker that used captured carbon to create ink and limited edition ADIDAS made from what I believe is fish netting and recycled plastics. I like the fact that people out there are making strides towards reduce our waste production. The exhibitions were informational without boring you to death. I would highly recommend NATURE BY DESIGN.

One of my favorite museums in the city. Besides the beautiful building itself, the exhibits are always well thought out and makes people think about the future of architecture and the city. The technology they use, like the pen, is really awesome and I wish more museums did that too.

My favorite museum in the city! Love how interactive and thought out the curation is. Guards are so helpful and had great comments and tips on the exhibition. Love bringing friends here when they visit

Design museum.... super cool.3 floors plus basement of activities. Floor 3 is a sensory floor with lots of sights, sounds and things to smell and touch. All very interactive. This is useful for people with various learning styles.I like the pen they give you so that you can save things along the way. Very useful for going over later on.Floor 2 has things about colour and types of staircases.Floor 1 is very interesting. Typing or turning on lights with your eye is very useful to differently abled people. I like the technology being developed in that exhibit.The basement is a fun floor to try out the spinning chairs and see creative ideas from students.You learn about design in a fun way. Typography, colour, graphics... so interactive and fun! Loved it.Outside is a lovely chill out zone. I like the rainbow timeline path.

I cant say enough nice things about this place. The setting is grand, the Andrew Carnegie mansion. Beautifully done displays of their collections and changing exhibits. It is relevant to humans who use artifacts, and to our time, and stimulates intellect and emotions in ways some art spaces might not. And it is a Smithsonian museum.I enjoyed my too short time at this museum by looking at exhibits of objects to accommodate people with disability. I have heard it said that if we live long enough, most of us will have some disability. There were several items that while essential for some among us, could be of service to almost all people.While not quite an Ironman suit, the exhibit that featured wearable strength with actuators to assist in during sitting and standing up, looked like they could help give back some of what time takes away.The voting booth also had some great innovations to help insure that at least in voting, everyone is created equal and has every opportunity to stay that way.Other exhibits about rules for good design, and examples of great design were cool and informative, worth posting in a workplace or sharing among colleagues or family when making choices on how to have the best, most efficient and effective equipment.They had some very cool stuff about perception and senses in another exhibit. And about color. Wow! Life can get pretty beige, so being treated to examples of the human created world being as daring as the natural world was a thrill. They had a cool exhibit called the immersion room that could change the wallpaper.I disagreed with some choices, but appreciated the approach in an exhibit that created computer visualizations from symphonic music. I think they had a great presentation for the jaggedness of some contemporary pieces, but needed more organic and sensual presentation for impressionists. But as an example of imagination at work, A+.This museum is a quality experience, my only regret is I didnt have enough time.

Great museum and wonderful collection of work by Leon Dabo.(1864-1960).

Fantastic place.Not as crowded as other museums (like the Guggenheim) and has interactive displays and exhibits.By far the coolest thing was the pen they gave you at the entrance. You can save your favorite exhibits and revisit them later online! And student tickets were only $9!Also the building its housed in used to be Carnegies personal residence and the rooms and architecture itself is so pretty too.Theres a lot of interesting things to do and see, including some rotating exhibits and good historical design exhibits too.

Its much smaller than it appears and there can be lines that are pretty annoying just to get a pic. Regardless its a beautiful installment and provides some depth to the adjacent galleries.

Interesting museum with interactive featuresRecommend to go$3 for student ticket

Wow! Congratulations to this project! 5☆ to the Cooper Hewitt team! From top to bottom a place you should visit!

Had a super interesting visit to the Cooper Hewitt today! I’m normally not the type to get into museums, but the future of urban mobility exhibit really sparked my interest (especially as a New Yorker). I actually read all the descriptions of objects for one, which again is a big step for me, and honestly learned a lot about emerging technologies. The other exhibits were all great as well — definitely a very interactive museum for all ages!

An absolutely fabulous museum experience. I was highly impressed by every space, and stayed far longer than I had planned. The curation is superb. The juxtaposition between objects—old and new, organic and rigid, natural and manipulated—is sensible and unforced. Its more child friendly than many other museums, as there are interactive exhibits and some things visitors are encouraged to touch. However, there are some very enticing things that may not be touched, so young children (and I noticed some adults, too) need to be monitored if they cant tell the difference.

Great museum with an amazing architecture, this is a must see place in NYC.

Must see museum in NYC! Located at the beautiful Andrew Carnegie Mansion, its a wonderful way to spend 2 to 3 hours of a rainy afternoon. They also give you a cool digital pen to save cool displays you want to remember after the visit to look back using the code they give you with your ticket.

I only saw half the museum, but It is not the museum fault, they were remodeling half the exibitions, but I enjoyed what I saw. If you are any kind of designer you should definitely stop by this museum.They have a series of interactive exhibitions that inmersses you into the experience of being a designer, Also the founders share their experince as designers. The museum also show you multiple examples of design from other eras and places. The library at the shop is amazing,

Lovely museum. Not far from Guggenheim museum. A must visit if in New York city

A hidden gem! Interesting displays amongst the fabulous architect of the Carnegie mansion. Worth checking out

I went there for color exhibition.Amazing!

First off this museum is a member of the smithsonian.this place is awesome. The museum features a ton of touch interactions and technology exhibits. I found this to be a different experience than any other museum visit Ive ever experienced.

Usually, I will pick up my morning coffee after a run in Central Park at the Cooper Hewitt cafe. The shop and the museum is worth the trip. I picked up the HiBi at the shop recently. Some of the things at the Museum shop are expensive, but they are exquisite too.

This design museum is perfect for those with a few afternoon hours to spare; our favorite floor was the 2nd floor - in particular both the stairs and chairs collections. The ticketing desk will also provide you with an electronic pen which stores various exhibit information for future reference - it can also be used for design purposes on the numerous touchscreen surfaces.

They have electronic pens that allow you to save all information about a particular piece you are interested in so you can read about it later on by looking up everything you have saved on a web page! Also, they have a lot of interactive art pieces so it is a great place for children as well!

Loved the interactive experience, wish it was more common worldwide! Very interesting and educating if you’re interested in all things design

Interactive and innovative museum. It demonstrates how high tech change humans life and how to make progress.And I like gift shop so much!

You have to pick and choose which exhibition to visit. Some would take you 10min, some would take a few hours. I was here recently for the Joris Laarman Lab 3D printing exhibition. Blown away by the the number of peices and the different variety they lended to Cooper Hewitt. Technology, design, and resourcefulness came to a forefront. Curated exceptionally well. If you are a designer of any discipline, come by for inspiration. Admission fee is $18.

Such a fun museum - it really strikes a balance between being informational, having a bunch of interesting and intriguing exhibits, and adding an element of entertainment to the whole experience! I loved being able to record pieces of art that I loved to revisit later with a special pen they provide upon entry and experimenting with designing my own buildings and furniture. I would recommend this to adults and children alike, as I believe their exhibits are truly friendly for both. Its also not too much to take in, and a nice change from places like the Met or the Natural History museum that truly take an entire day (if not two or three!) to properly explore.

They have a good variety of exhibits. I didnt enjoy all of them, but there was plenty to choose from so most people can probably find parts of the museum that appeal to them. I particularly enjoyed the Bauhaus exhibit (temporary) and the sustainability and new materials exhibit (more permanent).They also have pens that can electronically tag things you like to view them online later. Its an innovative idea, and I didnt feel any need to pull out my phone to take pictures of interesting things, which is great.The ticket price seemed fair. The staff were a bit brusque, but thats only a small part of the whole experience. Id recommend it as a interesting and unique museum.

The best design museum ever. There are lots of interactive digital design works you can enjoy and store into your special interactive pen right away. The back yard is another design paradise. Lots of designer chair (including Thomas Heatherwick’s spun lounge chair) you can sit down and grab a cup coffee if you would like to go out and breath some fresh air.

My fav museum in nyc! Interactive and engaging. I recommend stopping by the gift shop too, equally fun and inspiring!

Cross-discipline Design Museum has something for everyone. Art, Architecture, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design, and more.

I LOVE this museum! You can really tell that the curators put a lot of heart and soul into creating a thought-provoking environment here. A lot of the museums exhibits incorporate interactivity in them, which is fantastic because how often do you get to touch things in an art museum?! They also host cocktail events Thursday nights in the summer for free. Make sure to grab a photo in the conservatory room, it is absolutely stunning and has beautiful views of their lush greenspace.

This was absolutely fabulous!The Design awards conference was going on today. We attended so many sessions with fascinating speakers such as Tinker Hatfield, shoe designer for Nike and Susan Kare, icon designer for Apple. We want to go back tomorrow.Good design is invisible, but it is part of every facet of daily life. What a great day!

Learned this place via Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Very impressive.

Beautiful architectural space. Has a great history and amazing creators have been part of it. Went for a live art exhibition and it was a great space. It has an on site bistro, a small store. Did not experience all of the museum as you have to pay to see the other sections, but from what I saw it was interesting. They do have free public tours on specific days and times, and pay-what-you want Saturday Night events.

This is the best exhibit I ever enjoyed at a museum. It was a pleasure of all the senses. Words and smells. Sound, color and touch o n every level. I was amazed at how much everything interacted with each other. that included the people who walk past touch and talked with each other. the best part was a video that show different color and a little girl who stood and looked and then she turned around and walked to the other side so that she could see a different view of it it was awesome just to watch her interact with the video. tables where you could actually make things change its color its actual metal or it could be would it was just awesome from the top to the bottom this was the best hits of it Ive had joined in a long time.

Great visit to the museum today. Reduced price tickets since the third floor was closed. Beautiful building with rich history. Cool interactive exhibits.

This is an amazing Museum. Very well designed and has some great exhibits. I went primarily for the Sensory exhibit and it had a lot of great experiences. The use of styluses was a great way to go through a museum!

I really enjoyed it, the Museum its a hands on...I love it!! Make sure if youve children to bring them, theyll enjoy it as well...

Wonderful spot for design lovers. Great collection displayed and a couple of interactive experiences as well. Loved their smart pen scanning system to collect info on all the pieces you like and get it downloaded online.

Ok so I didnt really know what to expect from the design museum. But it loved up to its hype. Went on a Saturday after 6 for pay what you want entry (nice little bonus). The exhibits are well detailed and interesting,.with some being interactive. I like the system where when you find something interesting you can save it to your digital Id to review more when you get home. Its a simple process and works well.If its a nice day make sure to check out the garden space that feels very relaxing to just sit down and unwind in. The cafe provides refreshments and there are tables and seats available.

A truly interesting and novel exhibit covering a variety of emerging technologies (bio, nano, AI). The interior architecture is stunning as well.

7/20/19: This museum makes for a relaxing yet informative excursion. The building itself is a beautiful old mansion worth admiration. Its just big enough where one does not feel pressed for time in order to enjoy exhibits, nor does one feel overwhelmed by fellow guests. Among its current exhibitions, the Curiosity Cloud is definitely eye-catching and engaging. Be sure to check out the Immersion Room where you can have a turn at designing and showcasing your own digital wallpaper.

For a Smithsonian museum I found it mediocre. The staff was very helpful but the museum was very small especially with the top floor closed. This might be a perfect place to visit if you are into design (eg Industrial Designer) but it was not terribly exciting otherwise.The park outside was nice.

Medium size exhibition, always not too crowded but the place gives really good quality vibe. Staffs were super friendly, the outdoor area is the place you can spend the whole afternoon chilling.

Pretty cool for a museum. Got some unique sections such as the AI part

This museum was recommended by our Airbnb host and we were so glad we decided to check it out! The interactive exhibits are awesome and there was a fun mix of old and new. The museum is housed in an old mansion with beautiful architecture throughout. Chris offered us a demonstration of the interactive design tables and explained how we could save our favorite items and access them online later. This is a must see for anyone interested in design of any kind.

Really short visit. Its by no means the MET. I liked the building itself too. Theres some nice stuff to see.

Cooper Hewitt’s Summer Party in the gardens are wonderful! Great sounds and performance by Shouthouse from The Juilliard School and my new favorite addition this season- The Shadowy Chairs by Tord Boontje!!

Beautiful former Carnegie home converted into an excellent design museum. Staff was friendly, helpful, and incredibly informative. Can’t wait to go back!

Always a pleasure coming here. Bring your date here if they are a design nerd. Security is more informative than the staff.

Fairly interesting museum with many interesting interactive exhibits to enjoy. It is also fairly technologicaly advanced with its own system to save exhibits that you would like to look back at even when you have left the museum however, i find this to be more of a novelty at best. The gift shop, while overpriced is also fairly interesting to look at.

This museum changed my life, my perception of “design”, my career path... I tell everyone to visit. It’s so thought provoking and beautiful.

Im only giving the Cooper Hewitt four stars because the 3rd floor was closed when I visited. However Im sure when all floors are open it will deserve the five star rating many people have already given it. By the way, the Cooper Hewitt seems to be the only museum using non-reflective glass for its displays. I wish more museums and galleries did the same.A previous reviewer complained about the Café at the Museum. Unfortunately the cafe is far too small for the Museum, and the three staffers, while doing their best to meet demand, were clearly struggling with the workload while I was there.Finally, because the third floor was closed when I visited, the Museum had reduced the adult entry price to just $5. Nice one, folks :-)

Ive been meaning to stop by this museum for quite some time because of how beautiful the Carnegie Mansion is. Im glad I checked it out! Really enjoyed the accessibility exhibits, the interactive pens, and I had a lot of fun in the design room drawing my own wallpaper. Downsides: the third floor was closed and it was a lot smaller than I expected. I planned on spending more time there but breezed through the exhibits quickly. Check the exhibits ahead of time!

As an industrial designer, its always fascinating to see what museums do with designed objects. How they interpret them for the visitors, and how the curated collections are displayed to tell a story.The cooper-hewitt absolutely knocks it out of the park. From the seamless way to remember items from your trip by touching a stylus to an RFID tag next to the object to the incredible interactive screen tables that allow you to explore more than the physical collection on display, its doing technology right without hitting you over the head with it.Andrew Carnegies unbelievable mansion is the backdrop for this adventure, the rooms themselves steal the show a lot of the time. Featuring absolutely unbelievable carved mantle pieces, Tiffany lamps, beautiful murals, the mansion has been carefully altered to make it more museum like, and it works very very well.The nature inspired exhibit I visited filled the entire museum, which is a fascinating approach to doing a medium sized museum like the C-H. Everything was of exceptionally high execution, very inspiring from a designers point of view.The staff was also very enthusiastic about the museum, I had a long conversation about AI with a very kind staff member, and yet another was once a designer themselves! So it adds a remarkable richness to the experience walking through.I cannot wait to return and see whatever they come up with next to display inside.

A small but very meaningfully themed museum. The place is definitely enjoyable for people who are into design. The first floor with the accessibility exhibits and the Joris Larmaan Lab in the third floor are particularly inspirational. Docking two stars for the second floor which seemed like an arbitrarily collection of random artsy-sciency things put together in an haphazard fashion that made zero sense. Other than that floor, it was definitely worth the visit. Dont miss out on the funky chairs in the lower level.

A little underwhelming. Not much to see or do. The interactive screens and tables arent the best but I can imagine it would be entertaining as a child. Not great, but still a decent museum.

I was expecting a great collection, but only one floor of botanical design, Bauhaus printed material, a collection of icebergs studies and thats it. Could not believe it. $ 14 for these is not Worthy

Such as interesting museum with friendly staff that help you to enjoy more your experience and discover how the science, art and research can be together to offer creative and innovative solutions. I recommend you to interact with the different exhibitions. The tour can take three hours.

By far one of my favorite museums to visit in New York. The staff has been friendly every time I visit, and its very cool to be able to take home my trip.

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the museum. The theme was nature and science, and the exhibits, many interactive, were a delight. The mansion that houses the museum is a treat unto itself.

This is a small museum that brings Art and Science together in interesting pieces by designers, scientists, architects, etc. Many of the attractions are interactive, and I left inspired with some DYI project ideas of my own. This place should make success with children as well. Spring and Summer are the best times to visit since the garden holds a tree made out of 40 different species. So it must be a show on its own to see it in blossom and fruits.

Loved it! One of my favorite museums in New York after the Guggenheim! Lots of activities and up to date exhibits! Must visit for Design lovers!

Give them 4 star because of there coffee shop over charged, lattes was cold, cheese cake $7 was ordinary but such small, We pay 12.45. Most invaluable coffee shop in worldwide museums, recommend bring your mug with coffee, security guy not check your bag. Still cake dimensions as 7 cm. I have coffee and fork to compare size. Btw the museum was small and not to much item show out but have high quality system u can check big screens for all collections and use electronic pen got info and trans your Cumputer with code print on your ticket, kids friendly -18 for free. I rather give 5 star if not think about bs coffee shop

Amazing exhibits! And interactive which is rare for museum in general! Definitely will revisit

Awesome experiences. The museum is very interactive and the current senses and color exhibits are well worth visiting. I would set aside 3hrs for a visit. It is just two blocks from the Guggenheim museum so why not visit the pair of museums. They provide free workshops for kids and teens just visit the museum website for more info.

Must visit site. Interesting interactions design

A small but intriguing museum.

Walked in without expecting much. Nice, clean, small space. Loved the idea of being able to scan the pieces I liked with a remote control so that I can check them out again at home.

Cute techno, new century, science centre-like place. Kids and older kids like this one. Some hands on, and lots of cerebral stimulation to be sure.

This is my favourite musuem in NYC! Great show at the moment on nature and design. The staff are really friendly and informative.

I must say a little bit disappointing. I was hoping for a bigger collection of design. Its small. Nice shop.

Really no other museum in the city like this one. Its a bit on the small side, but the exhibits are so interesting and intriguing that you spend just as much time in here as you would for a larger museum. It has a great mix of history and technology, and its a super interactive experience. One of my favorite museums and I always thoroughly enjoy walking around here.

Its okay. Small museum with some cool exhibits. But overall, not worth the price of admission. If you can go for free, its worth your time.

Fantastic museum in a historic building that has been beautifully renovated. It has programs for children and families focused on arts and crafts.

Go for a thoughtfully curated experience of what it means to do design, on things we use every day and things that are yet to be. And that weekday, not a lot of foot traffic so you can toy with the interactive exhibits to your hearts content.

Museums in new york are something. Everything looks cool, large-scale, I am delighted.

One of the most interesting museums Ive ever been to! Its interactive and the staff is so friendly, they wont hesitate to answer a question. The line runs smoothly and they even have interactive pens so you can learn more about what youre seeing! I would highly recommend taking a stop in this museum when you visit Manhattan.

The coolest! also the people that works there (specially the guards) were super nice too.

An interesting museum. Not a great amount of design items to see. They offer somewhat interactive systems, though its not very intuitive may be entertaining for children.

I visited the Cooper Hewitt museum for the first time during National Design Week. For this reason there was free admission for the week. The staff on every floor were helpful and a few of them offered suggestions on areas of the museum I needed to experience before leaving. The Immersion Room and the chairs on the ground floor were my favorite part of the museum.

If youre on the fence about going to this museum, go ahead and get a ticket. My fiance and I are fairly frequent museum-goers, but we had never managed to get around to having a visit. We loved the interactive quality to the exhibits - you can save your favorite pieces and check out everything you saved through an online portal. Its a beautiful mix of historical perspective and a look to the future. Also - the building itself is like a piece of art itself.

What a great and innovative little museum. The building itself is beautiful, and the exhibits were wonderful. GO check it out.Special shout out to the cafe and garden. The cafe was reasonably priced and I had a delicious panini. And the garden outside was a wonderful place to enjoy the panini. And then I hung out with a book and enjoyed sitting outside for a couple hours. A very enjoyable afternoon!

Small museum of modern industrial graphic design. Excellent exhibitions that are relatively small in scale so you dont get overwhelmed.

Beautiful museum. It has very science/tech orientes exhibitions that are really cool although it would be nice if they had a bit more of explanation or background details.They have a very interesting system that allows you to save your favorite places of the visit using some sort of pen and then you can check them using a code on the internet

Neat to wander around and play with cool interactive exhibits

Probably one of the top three museums in the city for your elementary school aged kids... Many interactive exhibits, with appeal to anyone interested in art, design, tech, engineering... It is like a STEM workshop. In a beautiful building, and convenient to bus, subway, Central Park, restaurants, etc. Also...Outstanding day camp that is one of the unknown treasures of NYC.

This place is heaven for designers. Their partnerships with MIT and NYC organizations give you a great insight into the great work currently being performed by some of the most creative minds in the country. I love this place, it never gets old, exhibits on the first and third floors are constantly changing and they never fail to exceed expectations.If you want to be inspired or research current trends within every aspect of progressive innovation make sure to visit Cooper Hewitt.

No real theme evident in this disjointed place. The Carnegie home is more engaging than the museum content. Plus we were subjected to a life story speech by a museum security agent under the guise of a museum overview. Odd.