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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
2 East 91st Street · Manhattan, New York City
Explore design exhibitions inside the Carnegie mansion and discover its distinctive rooms and garden.
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NYFE Summary
Andrew and Louise Carnegie’s home included machinery more often associated with a large commercial building. It had a steel frame, an elevator and a system for heating and cooling. A miniature railway in the cellar carried coal to the boilers. Andrew Carnegie also used his office here to direct gifts that funded libraries.
The Smithsonian opened its design museum in the house in 1976. The former residence and garden are now part of a visit alongside the exhibitions. Some galleries close during exhibition changes, so the museum’s current floor information matters when choosing which displays to see.
NYFE summary from the official history and visitor sources linked below.
Plan a visit
Check the operator’s current opening, admission and access information before travelling. Historic status does not guarantee public access to every interior.
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