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(212) 299-7777
2 Columbus Cir
(Cross Streets Broadway)
New York,
NY
10019
40.76765
-73.981939
Neighborhoods: Clinton, Midtown
Years in business
Established in 1943
Hours:
Wed-Sun: 11am-6pm Thu: 11am-9pm Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and major holidays
Last updated 10.17.11
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What People Are Saying About Museum of Arts and Design
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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…
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- Volunteers train as docents, help with administration and fund-raising, or work in the gift shop.
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11/10/11
A Mad World
by ericgrossmann
Just like that Donnie Darko song, it's a Mad World over at the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) at Columbus Circle. Check out a crafty collection of contemporary hand-made objects from clay, fiber, glass, metal & wood from the Museum's collection. Pray that you are lucky enough to have Judy as your tour guide.
10/19/09
Very Interesting
by Galt79
I really enjoyed my Wednesday afternoon at the museum! I went with my friend who is in the industry who said all the exhibts were current and accurate.
- Pros: Amazing Exhits
- Cons: Small
03/11/09
great place to visit
by dave55dave5
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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