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Welcome to Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. 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\u2014more than 215,000 design objects spanning 30 centuries. From ancient textiles and works on paper to icons of modern design and cutting-edge technologies, Cooper Hewitt\u2019s collection serves as inspiration for creative work of all kinds and tells the story of design\u2019s paramount importance in improving our world.<\/p>\n
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OUR MISSION<\/strong><\/p>\n Cooper Hewitt educates, inspires, and empowers people through design.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n THE MUSEUM<\/strong><\/p>\n Founded in 1897 by Sarah and Eleanor Hewitt, the granddaughters of industrialist Peter Cooper, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum advances the public understanding of design through dynamic, interactive exhibitions, stimulating programming, and a broad array of online learning resources.<\/p>\n A 21st-century museum housed in New York City\u2019s landmark Carnegie Mansion, Cooper Hewitt offers four floors of galleries dedicated to all disciplines of design,\u00a0a permanent collection of more than 210,000 design objects<\/a>\u00a0fully digitized and available online, and a world-class design library. In addition to producing major special exhibitions, the museum continually refreshes the installation of objects from its collection of product design, decorative arts, works on paper, graphic design, textiles, wallcoverings, and digital materials. Interactive creative technologies invite visitors to freely explore the contents of the collection and experiment with the design process in collaboration with family, friends, and fellow visitors.<\/p>\n Cooper Hewitt aims to create provocative dialogues around design and amplify its historical continuum. A year-round program of lectures, conversations, and hands-on workshops provide access to the world\u2019s leading design minds and engages design lovers of all ages in the design process. The museum\u2019s annual\u00a0National Design Awards\u00a0<\/a>is its largest and most visible education initiative. Honoring excellence, innovation, and lasting achievements in American design, the Awards are bestowed every fall at a gala dinner and ceremony in the museum\u2019s Arthur Ross Terrace and Garden during National Design Week. Held in conjunction with the Awards, National Design Week celebrates design\u2019s impact on all aspects of daily life. Free public programs for all ages are offered at the museum based on the vision and work of National Design Award winners, and organizations and institutions across the country host events in recognition of the importance of design.<\/p>\n