These Are the Women Who Founded Some of New York’s Greatest Art Museums
Think of a favorite work of art you've seen in New York, and there's a good chance it was brought to you by a woman.
Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum
The Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum, founded in 1897 by Amy, Eleanor, and Sarah Hewitt, is located in New York City. Part of the Smithsonian Institution, it is dedicated to historical and contemporary design. The museum’s collection includes over 210,000 design objects spanning 30 centuries, featuring works by designers such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Eero Saarinen and Ray Eames. The Cooper Hewitt offers dynamic exhibitions, educational programs, and public events, emphasizing innovation and the impact of design on daily life. It is a key cultural institution for design enthusiasts and professionals. Read more about Museums.
What Not to Miss at This Year’s Museum Mile Festival
For one glorious day each year, a stretch of New York’s Fifth Avenue is closed to cars and open for art lovers.
Cooper Hewitt Exhibition Spotlights Design for People With Disabilities
“Access + Ability” at the Cooper Hewitt Design Museum showcases some of the latest design developments for people with physical, cognitive, and sensory disabilities.
