Adult Programs

Adult programs

As the nation’s design museum, Cooper Hewitt offers a range of adult public programs and events that engage with our exhibitions and collections through exploring contemporary and historic design topics. From lectures and panel discussions to studio visits and hands-on workshops, our programming aims to share the power and possibilities of design.

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Upcoming Adult Programs

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04/16
Wednesday
Wed. April 16, 2025
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET
Experience Cooper Hewitt’s collection and exhibitions through drawing! In this session, we'll sketch in the galleries of Making Home—Smithsonian Design Triennial, which explores design’s role in shaping the physical and emotional experiences of home across the United States, US Territories, and Tribal Nations. The exhibition is the seventh offering in the museum’s Design Triennial series, which was established in 2000 to address the most urgent topics of the time through the lens of design. This exhibition is full of visual imagery to spark the imagination for sketching!  .
Event Address:
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
2 E 91st Street New York, NY 10028
Free with museum admission
A light red brick wall. The angles of the wall are emphasized by shadow.
05/19
Monday
Mon. May 19, 2025
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET
In celebration of NYCxDesign, join 2025 National Design Award winner in Interior Design Little Wing Lee and architect Frida Escobedo in conversation about their work and the multifaceted relationship between interior designers and architects.  .
Event Address:
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
2 East 91st Street
New York, NY 10128

 

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