Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
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What's happening
In this curator-guided tour of Art of Noise, visitors will explore one hundred years of design for sound. This tour will be led by Cindy Trope, Associate Curator of Product Design and Decorative Arts.
Join architecture and design curator Joseph Becker as he activates Devon Turnbull’s immersive sound installation HiFi Pursuit Listening Room Dream No. 3. Becker, who organized the museum's current Art of Noise exhibition and serves as Curator of Architecture and Design at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, will play music specifically selected to be heard through Turnbull's large-scale, handmade audio system located in the historic Carnegie Library at Cooper Hewitt.
Join Cooper Hewitt for a talk with Design Visionary Award winner Robert Earl Paige—the first program in a new series spotlighting the 2026 National Design Award winners in conversation with Director Maria Nicanor.
What's the vibe
The atmosphere is sophisticated and thoughtful, highlighted by a stunning staircase with a hand-carved balustrade reminiscent of an English country house. The museum offers a peaceful connection to nature through its garden spaces and displays of colorful sculptures.ambiance_potoo
What people are saying
Visitors appreciate the beautiful collection of hand-crafted sculptures and paintings, as well as the scenic garden and nature elements.reviews_potoo
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The museum holds a unique position as the only museum in the United States devoted exclusively to the study of design, showcasing everything from handcrafted sculptures to functional objects.story_potoo