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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Exterior of the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum with autumn trees in front

Cooper Hewitt is the only museum in the United States devoted exclusively to historical and contemporary design, and is the steward of one of the most diverse and comprehensive design collections in existence.

What's on View

Very detailed painted botanical sketch of three palm trees growing on a steep hillside in Jamaica.
Frederic Church in Jamaica centers on the artist’s rarely exhibited sketches from his 1865 travels, presented within their historical context. The works document Jamaica’s plant life and landscapes in detailed observational studies. Celebrating. Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
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Close-up of interwoven golden fibers forming circular and rectangular textured patterns.
Olga de Amaral: Weaving the Infinite is the most wide-ranging investigation to date into the art of Colombian fiber artist Olga de Amaral (b. 1932). The exhibition explores how Amaral’s practice transcended boundaries between art, craft, and . Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
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A grid of twelve colorful photos of collection objects, including a lamp, pot, stool and tureen.
Design has long shaped America’s identity—enhancing daily life, driving innovation, and reflecting shared values. Cooper Hewitt marks the nation’s 250th anniversary with a major, multi-year installation of the museum’s permanent collection—. Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.
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