Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum occupies the Andrew Carnegie Mansion on Manhattan's Upper East Side. It is one of three Smithsonian facilities in New York City and focuses on design aesthetics and creativity throughout American history. Visitors explore rotating exhibitions that delve into design innovation across objects, graphics, and interiors. The museum’s collections encourage hands-on engagement with design thinking, making it a unique stop on Museum Mile for those interested in creativity, history, and visual culture.