Museum Of Arts & Design
(212) 299-7777
40 W 53rd St
New York,
NY
10019
40.7608
-73.9773
Neighborhoods: Midtown Center, Midtown
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The Story
This museum has been raising the public's awareness of the value of American craft and craftsmanship since its founding in 1956. Now that the worlds of art and design have become increasingly blurred, the museum has never been more relevant.
The Goods
On display in a four-story gallery space with a dramatic atrium, right across the street from the American Folk Art Museum, is the permanent collection of 20th-century handmade objects. The works range from everyday items, such as chairs and tableware, to the purely ornamental, such as jewelry and show-quilts. Every year, several exhibitions address trends, developments and new achievements in modern craft.
User Reviews
dave55dave5
March 11, 2009
I visited this museum last Saturday. I was surprised to see so many unique items made from ordinary things that we see every day. This museum is not very large but it inspires me to create something creative from what I have at home and display it in my living room.
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Volunteer:
Volunteers train as docents, help with administration and fund-raising, or work in the gift shop.
