Celebrate National Design Week with America’s design museum! Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum’s doors are open with free museum admission for all on October 2–8.

Located in the landmark Andrew Carnegie mansion, Cooper Hewitt makes design come alive with temporary exhibitions and installations of the permanent collection. Now’s your chance to experience Cooper Hewitt’s groundbreaking current exhibitions, including Give Me a Sign: The Language of Symbols and A Dark, A Light, A Bright: The Designs of Dorothy Liebes.

To get your free ticket, book your museum admission in advance or walk in. Space is limited: first come day-of, first served.

Launched in 2006, National Design Week is held in conjunction with the National Design Awards. National Design Week celebrates the important role design plays in all aspects of everyday life and will feature a range of in-person and virtual programs.