Smithsonian Institution Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum

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CLOSED FOR RENOVATION - REOPENING IN FALL 2013 The Smithsonian Institution Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum is housed in the landmark Andrew Carnegie Mansion and includes two historic townhouses with state-of-the-art conservation technology and a unique terrace and garden. The museum houses and extensive collection of more than 250,000 design objects. Garden entrance on 90th Street open May–September (weather permitting) Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum and Smithsonian Institution Members and children under age 12 are admitted free.

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Dining: The Café at Cooper-Hewitt is open: Monday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Friday 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Saturday 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Sunday 12:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. The Café will be closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas day.

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amex, discover, master card, visa, all major credit cards

Location

CLOSED FOR RENOVATION - REOPENING IN FALL 2013 Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum is located on Museum Mile, at the corner of 91st Street and Fifth Avenue in New York City

Neighborhoods

Carnegie Hill, Upper East Side, Upper Manhattan, Central Park

Amenities

CLOSED FOR RENOVATION - REOPENING IN FALL 2013 Accessibility The Museum is fully accessible to visitors who use wheelchairs or walkers. The Museum has wheelchairs available for visitors on a first-come/first-serve basis. Parking There are no designated parking spaces near the Museum for people with disabilities. Entrance The Museum's main entrance on 91st Street is accessible by ramp. The front door is automated and can be opened with the touch of a button. Once inside, the Admissions desk of the Museum is reached by a staff-operated elevator or a flight of eight stairs.There are self-service elevators for moving between galleries and accessing the Café and Garden. Restrooms and more All public restrooms, banks of telephones, and water fountains are at accessible heights.

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Andrew Carnegie Mansion

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http://cooperhewitt.org

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Places Of Interest, Museums, Tourist Information & Attractions

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Bike Parking: Yes

Price Range : Average

Parking: Street

By Appointment Only: No

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Phone: (212) 849-8400

Address: 2 E 91st St, New York, NY 10128

Website: http://cooperhewitt.org