Cooper Hewitt Museum

Why You Shouldn't Miss This:

• This is America's only museum dedicated to the collection and preservation of historic and contemporary design with artifacts from over the course of thirty centuries

• The 217,000 items on display range from 17th-century Japanese items to 20th-century American wall coverings

• Armed with the Cooper-Hewitt interactive pen, you can collect information on all the artifacts on display by just tapping them

• Walking through the 19th-century like manor is part of the Cooper-Hewitt experience

Why The Locals Love It:

• The exhibitions on display showcase some of the best contemporary designers in the world

• The collection is what is known as a "Living Document", with elements being continually added, altered and revised

• Other than the artifacts on display, there are frequent talks, rotating exhibitions, and workshops for all ages