Experts' Choice Award 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." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This eclectic museum occupying an opulent, 64-room mansion on the Upper East Side explores design across continents and cultures." Full review
goop "Housed in Andrew Carnegie’s former Georgian mansion, the Cooper Hewitt still maintains the original dark wood-lined interiors and imposing staircase." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Founded in 1897, the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum occupying a lavish 64-room mansion on Upper East Side explores design across the continents, cultures and eras." Full review
Afar Magazine "Since its reopening, the museum has put an emphasis on interactivity." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The collection here spans centuries, and includes all things related to design, from furniture and metalwork to pottery." Full review
Frommer's "Part of the Smithsonian Institution, the Cooper-Hewitt is housed in the Carnegie Mansion, built by steel magnate Andrew Carnegie in 1901." Full review
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