Cooper Hewitt

Organized by @SFMOMA and adapted to the history of New York, "Art of Noise" presents hundreds of works that have shaped our relationship to music over the past century. On view through Aug. 16, 2026. cooperhewitt.org/channel/art-of… __ Photos: Thomas Barratt

Now on view ➡️ Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg’s "The Substitute" is an immersive video and sound installation that digitally resurrects the extinct male Northern white rhino using artificial intelligence and state-of-the-art visual effects. Learn more: s.si.edu/4r9FQmD

Cooper Hewitt will be closed on Monday, February 23 due to inclement weather.

All Smithsonian museums, including Cooper Hewitt, will be closed on Sunday, January 25 and Monday, January 26 due to winter weather.

@unknpisces Thank you and your little one for visiting! We hope you can join us again for a future family program (on the second Saturday of each month).

@cooperhewitt As a parent, I was so happy to see how much my baby girl enjoyed the activities. The Cooper Hewitt Museum is a must-visit—fun scavenger hunts, great hands-on activities, and a beautiful view!

Now open ➡️ “Devon Turnbull: HiFi Pursuit Listening Room Dream No. 3." and "Made in America: The Industrial Photography of Christopher Payne" Learn more: s.si.edu/4pBtsMs Photos: Mark Waldhauser, ©Christopher Payne/Esto

Opening December 12, "HiFi Pursuit Listening Room Dream No. 3" features a large scale, handmade audio system by multi-disciplinary artist Devon Turnbull. Turnbull handcrafts systems designed to envelop the listener in high-fidelity sound. Get tickets: s.si.edu/3KFHUDQ

Next week, our exhibition "Made in America: The Industrial Photography of Christopher Payne" will showcase more than 70 large-format photographs captured over a decade-long photographic journey to learn more about making in the U.S. Get tickets: cooperhewitt.org/channel/made-i…

More info: cooperhewitt.org/visit/plan-you…

Cooper Hewitt’s galleries will reopen Dec. 12 with "Made in America: The Industrial Photography of Christopher Payne" & “Devon Turnbull: HiFi Pursuit Listening Room Dream No. 3.” Starting today, garden, SHOP, cafe, and first floor reopen with free drop-in activities and tours.

The Smithsonian is in the process of reopening our museums, including Cooper Hewitt. For the latest updates, please see si.edu/visit.

Due to the government shutdown, we are temporarily closed beginning on Sunday, Oct. 12. We will update our operating status as soon as the situation is resolved. We do not plan to update social media other than to inform you of changes to our operating status.

While the museum’s galleries are closed for installation, join free drop-in design activities in the Garden from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. More info: cooperhewitt.org/visit/plan-you…

Cooper Hewitt’s galleries remain temporarily closed for installation through November 20. Our garden, SHOP, and cafe are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.

Smithsonian museums, research centers, and the National Zoo will use prior-year funds to remain open to the public during the federal government shutdown through Saturday, October 11, 2025. Updates will be posted as needed on the Smithsonian’s website.

Click here for more info + updates: cooperhewitt.org/visit/plan-you…

New exhibition incoming! 🖼️ Cooper Hewitt's galleries are currently closed for installation, and will reopen November 21 with "Made in America: The Industrial Photography of Christopher Payne."

We're thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 #NationalDesignAwards! 🏆 Now in their 25th year, the National Design Awards have evolved and adapted over time but stayed true to core Smithsonian values of innovation and civic service. Meet the winners: s.si.edu/42yct4X

In the event of a government shutdown, Smithsonian museums, research centers, and the National Zoo will remain OPEN through at least Thursday, Dec. 26. Please note that we are closed on Dec. 25. Visit si.edu for updates.

1. Terrol Dew Johnson and Aranda\Lasch: "We:sic 'em ki: (Everybody's Home)" 2. Installation view 3. Nicole Crowder and Hadiya Williams: "The Offering" 4. Davóne Tines, Hugh Hayden, and Zack Winokur: "Living Room, Orlean, Virginia"

Now open ➡️ “Making Home—Smithsonian Design Triennial” explores design’s role in shaping the physical and emotional realities of home across the United States, U.S. territories, and Tribal Nations: s.si.edu/3xeOSTM Photos: Elliot Goldstein © The Smithsonian Institution.