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Cooper Hewitt Pay What You Wish

Pay what you wish on Wednesdays 5-6PM at the Smithsonian Design Museum in Andrew Carnegie's mansion.

PAY WHAT YOU WISHPay what you wish$18
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Smithsonian Design Museum for free on Wednesday evenings

Only Smithsonian museum in NYC, interactive design experiences

America's design museum housed in Andrew Carnegie's mansion. Interactive exhibits let you design wallpaper and explore the museum's collection digitally.

When?
Date/Time- Wednesdays 5-6PM
Hours- Wed 10AM-6PM (Pay what you wish 5-6PM)
What's Included
  • All exhibitions
  • Interactive Pen experience
  • Garden access
How to Use
Reservation- Recommended
Restrictions:
  • Short PWYW window - only 1 hour
Location
Address- 2 East 91st Street, New York, NY 10128
Parking- Nearby parking on Upper East Side
Public Transit- 4/5/6 to 86th St, walk north to 91st
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Pro Tips
  • Get there by 5PM to maximize time
  • Don't miss the interactive Pen experience
  • Beautiful garden in warm weather
Contact
(212) 849-8400https://www.cooperhewitt.org
Source
https://www.cooperhewitt.org/visit/https://www.nyc.gov/site/dcla/resources/free-and-suggested-admission.pagehttps://www.timeout.com/newyork/museums/free-museum-days-in-nyc
Design-focused, interactive, elegant
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