Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum is the United States’ national design museum, dedicated to exploring the role of design in our everyday lives. As part of the world-renowned Smithsonian Institution, it brings together centuries of design history with contemporary stories, inviting visitors to discover how thoughtful design shapes the world around us. From its rich collections and rotating exhibitions to its education programs and public events, Cooper Hewitt celebrates creativity and makes design accessible to everyone.

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