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Museum of Arts and Design in New York
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New York, New York County, New York, US
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Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Wheelchair-accessible lift
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Wheelchair-accessible toilet
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Good for kids
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Restaurant
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Phone: +1 212-299-7777
Site: http://madmuseum.org/
Site: http://madmuseum.org/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:10AM–6PM
- Wednesday:10AM–6PM
- Thursday:10AM–6PM
- Friday:10AM–6PM
- Saturday:10AM–6PM
- Sunday:10AM–6PM
Comments (199)
Vastly underrated. love their exhibitions. a lovely space.
Wow wow wow! Nice bite size museum which always has something mind bending.
I was on a Wednesday after 4:00. I didnt have to pay for the ticket, admission is free. I expected more. the exhibits were interesting, but very few. overall, not bad
This was a highlight of the week. I went at a great time because I love jewelry and I love glass work. I was inspired by so many things. And fun to watch the movie about Brian Clarke. Be sure to use the stairs so you can see the great windows.
Fun small size museum with interesting design exhibitions
Honestly, short exhibit but a lot of beautiful art. Normally I would have gave it a four star because of how clean it is and how beautiful the art was but I ran into a problem and it was too short. Unless you read every single detail on the art work. Which we read a decent amount. Problem is, if you are vaccinated and want to roam without a mask, don’t bother. I didn’t have a mask on for a couple of floors until one security guard harassed me for it. After that, I felt like every floor we were in they kept nitpicking at us. That’s why I took off another star, literally in every floor after the guy with the mask, a security HAD to say something to us, even when I kept my mask on, some how they found a way to say something. We saw the black tape on the floor and explained to my daughter it’s so you don’t cross it. The security guard came at us and told us not to cross it, but I told him we weren’t crossing it and looked at our feet again and wondered why he approached us that way. After I told my daughter not to point at anything because I was starting to suspect he might think we are touching things too. While we made our way to the the exit, I saw the security guard speaking into the mic saying something as soon as we were leaving. The pattern continues into the next floor where this security guard, specifically, made it obvious that he was following us. I felt a bit harassed actually. I didn’t think anything when I tried to point out a detail on one art piece and SURE ENOUGH, the security started blaming me for touching. I told him to look at the glass and I didn’t even touch it. If they were communicating with each other about us, that was completely unprofessional and it’s pretty much harassment, especially if I continued to leave the mask on after the first guy. I didn’t like that and even though there’s beautiful art here, I would not return because I flat out felt unwelcome by that. That’s another I took an extra one, just because they won’t respect if you’re vaccinated but they’ll harass you for other stuff. I wouldn’t recommend it, but I’m sure they don’t do this to everyone. If they do that’s ridiculous. Not with the ticket price for such a short stay so if you really want to go, get your ticket on Groupon for a discounted ticket. Glad I didn’t pay the full price because then I would have been more livid in wasting money since exhibits were closed. I recommend they do house exhibit, which was our fav. You’ll see more at other museums and won’t be harassed like this one.
What a fun hidden gem! Tons of cool exhibits, including a dollhouse exhibit that my daughter fell in love with! Would come again!
Fun place to look at art. They have a lot of different kinds of art there. Wish there was some more interactive installations that they could get from artists. All of the artists were interesting to learn about. I had fun looking at all of the art.
I enjoyed the Museum of Arts and Design. All of the exhibits were interesting. I especially liked the Brian Clarke and Beth Lipman exhibits. The Art Jewelry exhibit was great, as well.
Well kept and manage.Stop by if you are in the area.A beautiful place to spend some quality leisure time.Front desk staff could perhaps be friendlier towards visitors.I dont think anyone even welcomes us or said hello. Love the iconic skyline of the museum location.
It was pretty good! Our tickets were $18 each, not a bad value. Most people wont spend much time here Id say.
I would recommend this art museum. The exhibition was interesting and the arts were pretty unique.
This was a nice museum, but its fairly small. Went through the whole thing in an hour and a half. Also, although modern art can encompass artists like Degas and Picasso, this museum is more focused on very recent and often very abstract modern art. When I went on a Sunday, there was an artist at work (top floor) who is there for much of the day, and it seems they have different artists there on most days. When I was there, the artist was very friendly and open to talking about her work/process.
Like all museums, depends a lot on the individual exhibits. Nonetheless, this is an terrific museum for up and coming artists in the design, craft, embroidery, and textile space.As a bonus, the sixth floor has studios populated by live in residence artists that you can converse with while looking at their work. Truly inspiring for me would be artists.The gift store is very nice, but also very expensive 😵
The world-class exhibitions, their organization and presentation continue to impress. Thank you MFAH for opening our minds by exposing us to impactful artists and giving us insight and meaning to their beautiful works. The major exhibitions include a free, bilingual audio guide which provides meaningful background for additional context to the works. I learn so much each time I visit. The exhibitions they offer makes membership a bargain. Today Berthe Morisot, the private Impressionist exhibit (sorry no pics allowed for this one) and Beatriz González were truly enlightening. I cant wait to return for Rockwell and Johns because 4 hours wasnt enough to absorb them today . MFAH has come a long way and when the new building opens - WOW.
This was a great place at the museum because they have good clothing exhibits, jewelry, and others. The staff treated us nicely to let us in and we explore around.
This muesum is very odd and full of human hair, but I really did enjoy some of the work. Some pieces were strange, but after reading the artists reasoning behind the piece I would feel guilty for initially making fun of it. Specifically the plastic lawn chair covered in rivets that I thought was pretentious comes to mind. The level that was full of the American Mexican art and the current state of immigrants migrating into America was very interesting and a perspective I havent thought of before.
In a city full of top notch museums, this one is definitely underrated. I like that it is not crowded though, and the exhibits are well maintained.. I was recently there for the Punk exhibit, and loved it. My only gripe was that they were closing off sections for freshening up during prime visiting time. Wish that could have been done after hours.
A great building and a very nice museum! The exhibition about Anna Sui is incredible. I love the place for idea of artist workshops “available” for the public.
Really nice statues reminds me of what women think that frees them
Honestly, this is not the museum I would advise to visit first in NYC.Its not really art, not really design. Exhibitions are something between decorative, artistic, abstract... But being art is not about being just abstract and decorative.Plenty of other places to go and visit before stopping here...
It’s a modern art museum that shows beautiful pieces with material as one of the central themes. Material such as ceramic, fiber, and gold. I particularly enjoyed the exquisite porcelain collection by Chris Antemann and the irregularly shaped ceramic art by Peter Voulkos.Pay-as-you-wish every Thursday evening.
Small but nicely curated. The main floors were under construction when I went so make sure to check k ahead. There was a nice 2 floor exhibit on hippie counterculture, mainly the clothing. Always Check ahead to see if you are interested in the current exhibit because a full ticket is $16 and its a very small museum.
Neat stuff. There are some very creative people in the world
I am a big fan of Anna Sui .Thank you MAD for presenting The world of Anna Sui exhibition. Its great to be so closed to some of her important collections.
They have some nice interesting jewelry in display. They let my dogs in. People took pictures of the dogs. The art on display had some appeal but wasnt for me, maybe for you it will be better
This place has great jewelry displays in the drawers on the 2nd floor of the muesum. One of the museums signature jewelry events is LOOT, an exhibition and sale of contemporary art jewelry. All of the socialitesdelightfully support the annual LOOT show at the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD).Countries representing jewelry designers from around the world included: Argentina, Greece, Italy, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Denmark, Switzerland, Romania, Japan, Spain, South Korea, Isreal and Thailand exhibit and sell jewelry at the museum. It is best to contact the museum for information and current events at the Museum of Arts and Design.
This is actually a hidden gem. We’ve visited twice. The first time exhibits included a seascape created from crochet and found object and an exquisite display of erotic Rococo inspired porcelain. On our second visit the focus of the exhibits was all about sound and music. You should check it out!
Anna Sui is one of my favorite designers and I enjoyed the exhibit which showed how she developed as an artist. I am a crochet designer and I was truly inspired by how she used various mediums, periods, and colors to design her collections.
Good museum with some cool things bur doesnt seem to have enough exhibits for the hefty price
Excellent museum store! Perfect to buy a gift for others...or yourself. And the Jewelry Show in early December has makers from around the world...and local. The exhibit on the 2nd floor is stunning.
The art was fun but the guard made a homophobically charged comment towards my partner and I as I was trying to whisper something to her in the very quiet gallery. In front of the lesbian art piece too. Im sure theyre not all like that but he definitely ruined that place for us.
Wonderful museum with thoughtful and interactive exhibits. Dont miss the jewelry in drawers sort of hidden within the wearable sound section on the second floor. And the restaurant on the top floor has an amazing view of Central Park with live jazz brunch on Sundays.
Beautiful gift shop. Some very unusual jewelry displayed on one of the upper floors.My favorite was a piece of art depicting Garment workers. What was so unusual was that the entire piece was made of clothing labels . It was fascinating! Definitely worth a stop.
So impressed with this little museum! I absolutely loved the glass exhibit and the jewelry exhibit (August 2021), they were so thought-provoking and beautiful. I liked the wee size of this museum—an hour felt like plenty of time.
Went for the punk graphic design exhibit: too fast to live, too young to die.the artifacts were relatively compelling but the actual experience of the exhibit wasnt fantastic.
Small but interesting museum. If you have the time definition drop by! But wouldnt seek the place out tbh.
For those who have NYC ID, it is worth it to do your membership. They have great modern exhibition.
Great location for taking in art, cool modern art and shopping for artsy books, jewelry apparel and many other items
Its a very interesting museum. For now is open from the second floor to to the 5th. My favorite floor was the one with the glass screens and also the one with jewelry
Interesting if quirky shows, but one of the best museum shops Ive ever found..
The museum is only 3 floors with each one being about 1000sqft.
Some of the shows are embarrassing at moments. As with houseguests who don’t flush, many questions go unanswered. It must be hard to book people without agents so we must be tolerant.
Small but nice place with very creative and thought provocative art. And you can buy some art pieces too.
Always a refreshing take on how to look at the design from the everyday sign to the fine art. Makes you appreciate and better understand the context for how design is quintessential in everything we interact with.
Wonderful little museum. Great location to spend some time before a show or dinner.
Very good. It’s a fairly large museum with lots of art.
This was a great place for a wedding. The ceremony was on the 7th floor and the reception was on the 9th floor.
I like coming to see the art exhibitions. They have fashion design exhibitions all year round.
Great place to spend the day terrific artwork and exhibits great gift shop inside
Really interesting and small museum. Exhibits change every few months. Great gift shop
Thats a cool museum. Art made out of anything in any shape.
Always love free museum
The guided tour was life savior else I would have just been wondering with all kinds of Ws “why” “what””how”...!!!Heaven for art lovers.
Its good if youre into modern art. But I kinda went for the design aspect and was underwhelmed. Only had 4 floors to view and each floor only took between 5 and 10 mins. Tickets were a little pricey for only that much.
What a beautiful museum! Right near Lincoln Center and the Broadway Theater District. Absolutely stunning exhibits. Currently, blown glass art, jewelry, much more. Great staff. Dont pass up Museum of Art and Design.
Nice museum but for the price, it is very small
Rare art, make sure to check the website before visiting
Pretty small a museum but loved the collection...
More like a gallery than a museum which in this case is a good thing. Well curated.
I loved!! Thursday is free from 6:00 pm to 21:00 pm. You can donate some money to in, if you can!
If you love Fashion, you must visit this museum. Beautiful and love all the designers and time periods of fashion.
The Artist are very welcome on the 6th floor, The exhibition is awesome and some exhibit should be tagged put of this world
Great museum with a good gift store and a restaurant with fantastic views. Its tall, not wide, so be prepared for quick floor visits before hopping on the elevator to the next.
The MADmuseum is hidden right in the middle of Columbus Circle. Beautiful Exhibits on the history of Jewelry and much of the art is integrated into a Social Justice movement (i.e., Feminist), and this made my entire visit GREAT. I recommend this museum to anyone interested in the ARTS.
Small exhibition this time but good items.
One of my favorite museums in NYC. Their jewelry exhibitions are amazing! As are their ceramics!
When you’re in Fort Wayne, get a taxi and travel downtown to the Museum of Art.Whether you’re someone with a fetish for museums, or want to connect with a place devoted to celebrities in America’s history, then this is the place for you.No one visit is ever the same as the museum is constantly rotating its fine art in a modern facility.It’s not your typical gallery either, as they often have parties in the summer with gourmet food, music and a community gathering. It really is wonderful for all ages.
Love the layout. Great exhibits.
Exhibits are always thoughtfully curated and the museum is not overwhelming.
Fantastic, unique exhibits. Stained glass, modern found object installation, jewelry as art. Artists featured are from all over the world. This place is not crowded and peaceful all the time- not just during Covid!
I visited here for the Anna Sui exhibit. The museum itself is situated in Columbus Circle which makes it easily accessible to the subway and to other things. I think that what I love most about this museum is that the spotlight exhibit was Anna Sui but then there are other exhibits and pieces that touch on Asian culture, relating Anna Sui in perfectly. I love that this museum is well curated and has an interesting spacial awareness to it when guiding the viewers eyes.
Few people know about this museum, but it’s pretty good here, there are few people and there are interesting exhibits.
This is a lovely, intimate museum. Only a few floors were open when I went, as they prepare for the new Anna Sui exhibit opening in September, so prices were lower. Right outside Central Park, and a great place to take a break from walking around outside.
I love this design museum. They always have interesting exhibitions and I often suggest it to other people who are visiting out of town. This museum is a comfortable size, so you can get your design fix without getting overly exhausted. I also enjoy their open studios when you can chat with various creatives and see their work-in-progress.
I used to be a big fan of the 70s and 80s art jewelry. Now many pieces seem dated.
The best museum gift store in NYC! Hope delivered outstanding customer service to me and my friends and addressed all of our outlandish questions and requests with grace and charm. It was a wonderful shopping experience!!! The Anna Sui exhibit is Marvelous⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Loved this place so much I joined. We visited the gift shop and both made a purchase. Gorgeous jewelry! The museum was within walking distance of our hotel. I received my membership card yesterday. So excited!
This was a great, smaller museum with eclectic displays on each floor. There were no working artists the day I went but still enjoyed it.
Perfect location and nice design. The art installations were interesting but definitely more introduction and explanation.
This is a good museum if you have been to several others in NYC already. The lobby security was unpleasant however and the second floor security hovered too much. The third and fourth floor security was much better though. Overall, a couple of the galleries are worth seeing and the Fake News and True Love Exhibit is cool (and timely).
In my opinion this is an extremely over rated experience for the $8.00 student fee they charge for out of state students. The abstract art didnt look anything great and didnt seem to have been made with a design mindset. The sixth floor had only one artist to interact with who seemed extremely tired and exhausted. I wish they collected better artwork and were slightly more design oriented since the word Design is part of their name. The giftstore was the best part of my experience and you can visit that for free.
If you love Fashion, you must visit this museum.
This museum has 5 floors, each floor has different theme with different artists.I liked it overall; interesting art pieces (I loved coral crochet) but i thought it was bit small and thought it could have done better job of installation array.To be honest i dont know if its worth the admission fee but It is pay-what-you-wish on Thursday night so check it out on Thursday night!
This museum is small and not worth the full price entrance. The staff is very snooty and rude, especially at the front desk. The only decent exhibit is the Burke show on the 3rd floor. Dont waste your time, but if you really want to check it out, use a groupon and save your money.
Great museum showing 3D art made from mixed media. You can catch a free docent tour a couple times per day. Nice quiet, hidden bathrooms on the lower level and free coat check.
Quality of the Museum seems to depend heavily on what its showing, nothing that was there when I visited particularly interested me except one exhibition which was rather small. I imagine if you look up exhibitions in advance and find something youre really interested in itd be good as it seemed to be well curated, but between it the Museum of Contemporary Art its no contest, especially considering the prices are similar.
This is my absolute favorite museum. I came here on my very first trip to NY, and again when I brought my sister on her first trip.I like that each floor has a dedicated show going on. It makes it easy to navigate and allows you to take everything in at your own pace.The Toxic Seas and Miriam Schapiro have been my favorite exhibitions by far.
I have lived in NYC for over 20 years and never got past the amazing gift shop. But we actually paid a visit.so fabulous. Carefully curated exhibitions, fun and engaging. There are artists actually working on the museum. Wow! Who knew?
It appears new but not spacious. Therere not many exhibits on the floors. Photos are allowed but without flash. Elevators, stairs & restrooms are available. The time spent in here is less than an hour. I went there to really check out their art but surprisingly just one young person was busy working hard to put her imagination on a large square canvas using old monthly paper bills and magazines in her possession with glue. I think I paid like twelve dollars to go in on a Saturday. There is a free day during the week.
This museum has wonderful shows that are not the usual... shows about scents, or sounds, interesting light shows, and interactive displays. The docents are knowledgeable and friendly. They feature a resident artist with whom visitors can observe and interact. Check the website to see what the current shows are about.
Cozy so you dont feel like you have to rush to see all the exhibits. Always have something interesting on display and the jewelry on the second floor is a reliable attraction (be sure to open the drawers).
The store has some interesting objects with some great design features. The gift shop is small, but has a wide range of goods that will appeal for personal use and as gifts. The museum itself is a great place to visit, as well as the view one can get from the top floor restaurant.
Another great small museum. The changing exhibitions are consistently worth seeing - and design extends to mean just about every kinds of visual art. Open late on Thursday eves - when other museums are generally open late on Friday - so this is a great museum for when you find yourself in mid-town on a Thursday wanting to do just one more cool thing before going home.
The exhibits are always changing so the museum is a gift that keeps on giving.
Saw two floors and was yelled at about our stroller on the third one. My kid was upset by the exchange, so we left. The art was fine, but definitely just something to do to kill time if youre in the area. Not a destination museum. We didnt have to pay for it at least.
I really enjoyed visiting this museum, especially with a free tour on every exhibition, though what makes me a bit frustrated is a fact that I was visiting at day pay what you like and had to pay 5$...well a bit of cheating in my opinion. The stuff was really friendly and helpful, I very much enjoyed a tour but she was rudely surprised that I can speak English as a person from Poland. I understand the stereotypes but in my opinion it was act of racism in a public space with thousands of visitors every year.
Loved, loved the Anna Sui installation which occupied two floors. I went during the week, so while I spent most time on those two floors, one of the other floors were not yet ready for viewing... I think tickets should be discounted in that case. This was my first time visiting the museum, after purchasing my ticket, I was given no instruction or museum layout on navagating the floors, nothing. Not knowing where to go, I diverted to the basement level.. clueless . On my way out, the woman who sold me the ticket was giving an overview of the floors to two women. I left wondering why was I not given that same instruction??
Unfortunately, one of the floors was closed when we came, so we only saw two exhibitions, one of which we didnt enjoy. The staff did kindly discount the entry fee due to the closed exhibit. Would recommend if youre local and can see a range of exhibits over time, but not necessarily if youre only in town for a few days.
Some of the staffs who work here seem to have some misunderstandings regarding Rxxx equality. I was there one year ago. I was taking a mini backpack (same size as a crossbody but with two stripes) to the upper floor gallery, where I was told it was not allowed(not in first floor). I was asked to leave the gallery and an African American gentlemen kept his eyes on me all the time like I am a criminal until he thought I left but I actually didn’t. Few minutes LATER,I saw him letting a Caucasian lady taking her backpack with her in the gallery and no one stopped her. Emailed MAD customer service but no reply. Can’t believe this is happening in a museum in New York
If youve been to any design museums across the globe, this one is surprisingly disappointing. Its very small..only enough space for about 2 exhibitions... no permanent displays as far as I could see.Ironically the actual floor plan and design of the building snt great.. only 2 very very slow elevators that you might as well push the button - view the displays and by then the elevator will be arriving(no guarantees)Glad I didnt pay..
Super friendly staff - they always greet you the minute you walk through the door and ask if you need anything (even when theyre busy). Theyre really professional and know what theyre talking about when asked questions. Also whenever I forget my student discount card, the person at the register offers me theirs. Their sales are amazing, but even when not on sale their prices cant be beat!
This “museum” was quite a let-down. Allow me to explain the quotation marks around the word museum - I doubt that this institution conducts research, which is the definition of museum.The quality of the exposition was poor and not commensurate with the price of the ticket. I rarely regret spending money on anything art and education related, but this time I definitely wasted money.
Affordable, smaller museum that profiles a couple of artists at a time. Children under 14 free. Adults 18$. Good time.
I found this museum to be a very interesting place with so much great galleries along with some films with cool jewelry exhibits. I found it as a great way to spend my afternoon ,it’s just such a fascinating place to see you should take time and see it for your self.
Make sure you use a Groupon and save on entrance. Some exhibits were more exciting than others. Overall very pleasant and compact museum different from traditional.
Went to visit the exhibition Too Fast to Live, Too Young to Dye: Punk Graphics, 1976-1986 and it was amazing! I recommend to go there on thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. for a pay-what-you-wish entry. Its always good to save some money when visiting New York. ;)
A good museum that not many people know about in NYC compared to other more popular art museums. Decent amount of exhibits and a nice looking restaurant too. A good change of pace from other modern art museums. Would recommend
The Best Unknown (to Most) Museum in NYC. Dedicated to art of unlikely mediums (grass weaving a bizarre ceramic pottery, murals of designer clothing labels {including only the second piece of art that made me burst into tears once I figured out what I was looking at: underpaid sweatshop laborers hunched over sewing machines, a HUGE mural made of thousands of labels of $1000 and up articles of clothing...very powerful} insect webs, birds nests, paper clothing, to name a few.) Never crowds or rushed, one of NYCs Best Kept Secrets. (Pay what you wish Thursdays after 6 pm.) GO!
Hidden gem in Manhattan. Great exhibits and programs
Tl;dr: Attended for the Anna Sui show: While the actual displayed work was lovely, experience was derailed by the man at the elevator that disallowed my husband and I to use the elevator to coat check (I have a hidden disability and brace on my knee, which made it extremely painful to walk down the stairs), and the condescending staff at the front desk.Am greatly pleased and thankful for the helpful guard staff who showed kindness, assisted when it takes me longer to get to an elevator, and brought humanity to an otherwise dismaying start. I want to advise the owners of the building to school their staff on disabilities and physically blocking my access to the elevator when requested (man on first floor, in front of elevator, without a security badge--seemed plainclothes). Had I been without my husband accompanying or injured myself further, I would have escalated the situation.
Its actually a tiny museum, on several floors, which heavily focuses on fashion and design. The exhibition (Counter-Couture) was very interesting but I found the collection slightly dissapointing (to be taken with a great of salt as jewelry is not my thing).Even though we had a pleasant time, I wouldnt recommend it to anyone who isnt into fashion and arts and definitely not to tourists.To be noted: free access with NYID (which I did)
Although this museum is a bit small, it packs a powerful punch! Located in Columbus Circle, MAD always hosts provocative exhibitions that merge the fields are art and design/form and function. Their gift shop is also great, featuring jewelry and design goods of independent artisans.
Not very busy, even at peak times. This is a small museum, but has quality art. Here I have found many amazing pieces of modern art, from fashion, jewelry, braided rope, to rubber dumbbells (which were cool)
This museum was extremely nice both in its exhibits and staff. I decided to take a tour of the museum because I had some free time and this place was a pleasant surprise. I just wish I went where there was more activities going on.
Interesting exhibits. Always learn something. The Eyes Level is a gorgeous piece. Such moving and inspired work by Native and African American artists. Dont miss the Kookerville video on top floor.
Extremely kind staff! The artists in residence love to discuss their work with visitors and the 6th floors education classroom just recently added in this interactive wall Activate where visitors can contribute to the wall piece. The exhibitions are also very diverse and great for those who love the connections between design, art, and craft.
I remember the Museum of Arts and Design as a very small museum with many floors. They have a Pay-What-You-Wish on Thursdays from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. They also have a tiny gift shop on the first floor with cute little things like an artsy wallet. There was an intricate and artistic lighting in the lobby, but no photos are allowed there.
This is more of a place where vendor sell their expensive jewelry rather than a real museum experience.
Oh this place is fun. Its great if you like look at amazing things to inspire you. The building is a site to behold. The art is intriguing and makes you want to create things yourself. Make sure to stop in the gift shop where the jewelry is special and unique.
When I went, only 3 of the 6 floors were open -- new shows being installed on the other floors -- so I didnt get to see much. One of the open floors were the artist studios and only one artist was there working, so that wasnt very interesting either. I suspect Id like it if there was more to see, but this trip was disappointing.
The museum has a fabulous show going on now about fashion designing. Anna Sui and Vera Neumann are iconic designers and the museum has outdone themselves showing off their work. Anna Suis fashions are still so hip and current. There is an entire floor dedicated to her designs. We loved looking at the Burke Prize finalists. I have included 2 photos of my favorite pieces. The Burke Prize will be awarded to contemporary artists under the age of 45 working in glass, fiber, metal, clay, and/or wood. A $50,000 winner will be announced sometime in the future at their gala. Wish I was going!! And the gift shop is always a must browse.
A small, peculiar museum. If youre browsing on your own, start from the sixth floor (where theres a workshop and a resident artist who would be happy to share some insights with you on their work) and work your way down. Check out some of the subtle artworks in the staircase on your way down. The guide here is also very passionate and engaging, and Id recommend joining a tour if you have the time.
Their online description is misleading as to what exhibits are actually showing. I came to see furniture. There wasnt a furniture exhibit. Its a fairly short museum. I also heard a docent claim that porcelain was invented in Macedonia and China, and that male bodies are unsexualized in art, which leads me to believe that they dont bother checking the education or quality of their tours. Save yourself money and head elsewhere.
I was unable to get to spend a decent amount of time here but from what I saw the wok was great and really intriguing, I will definitely have to visit again when I have the time.
Very interesting exhibits
I love MAD because it has interesting artworks and opinions you won’t see elsewhere. I wish the signage were clearer so you knew where to go, and it’s a quick trip. But if you’re interested in American design through the lens of craftsmanship, this is for you.
We had tours booked and prepaid. When we arrived they reneged and told us they didnt have the personnel to accommodate us.In addition, the exhibits are pretty much Mickey Mouse. Save your $$ for a real museum
Fairly short museum, good for a 1 hour tour. Different exhibition in every floor. The artist studios are located on the top floor, make sure to check it out. Located couple of minutes walk from central park.
This is a smaller museum, but had wonderfully diverse exhibits when I visited. Great for people who appreciate attention to detail and crafty arts.
Nothing special. The only thing that I have really enjoyed was the second floor. There are 9 floors but basically there are only 4 galleries. You can see everything in 45 minutes.
Highly recommend stopping by the New York natural history museum! Great for all ages! & the wild life photography exhibition is a must while it still last.
If you’re an Architecture fan the reuse of 2 Columbus Circle is a treat. Would highly recommend checking to see what exhibits are there before you go.
The museum is small but full of interesting exhibition. This period they have installed some interactive artworks. Nice for a quick art tour.
Every now and then, they have something good on display. My favorite exhibit to date was the Dead or Alive: Nature Becomes Art show. Not a bad place to wander around every now and again.
While the displays of the exhibitions were well executed, it was the security guards That let this place down and left me with a sour taste in my mouth.They were over officious by reprimanding me for standing too close to the works while I was analysing intricate details in some sculptures.I witnessed one guard patronising another guest and mansplaining what the lines on the floor meant in front of the works.I was reprimanded again for photography when there was no notice saying it was prohibited. The FAQs say that photography is allowed unless the artist requests it is not allowed. Very contradictory, especially when the description of the work includes a hashtag for you to use when sharing your experiences of the work on social media.But the guard that stands out for me is the one who constantly belched. Not really what I want to hear in the background of an otherwise empty gallery while appreciating some great art.
Very nice museum, not to crowded. The exhibition are very beautiful. The anna sui exhibition is marvelous. Try to buy a coupon through groupon.
This museum is taller than it is wide, but sheltered within its walls are fantastic exhibits on craft, design, and other art forms that may not take center fold at other museums. Well worth a visit.
The Museum first opened its doors in 1956 as the Museum of Contemporary Crafts, with an original mission of recognizing the craftsmanship of contemporary American artists. Nurtured by the vision of philanthropist and craft patron Aileen Osborn Webb, the Museum mounted exhibitions that focused on the materials and techniques associated with craft disciplines. From its earliest years, the Museum celebrated the changing roles of craftsmanship in society, served as an important advocate for emerging artists, and linked art to industry.
MAD is avant-garde. Their exhibits that have artists that other museums would never display. Every time I visit I see amazing shows.
Thought provoking exhibits. Well worth your time and money.
Chill vibe, unique art, had a really good time. I enjoyed it more than the MoMA as it was quieter and I could appreciate it more without a load of people with selfy sticks wanting their breath to touch a Van Gogh.
Honestly not worth the full price. If you happen to be there during their pay what you like hours I suggest check it out. But, their full price is not worth the very short time you will end up spending there. Though they do have an amazing gift shop.
Very nice museum which focused on artwork from movements such as feminism. All artwork seems to have been chosen with a lot of thought and is both pleasurable to view and has a great purpose behind it
The exhibits were definitely different from the regular art on the wall approach. This museum has been starting to lean towards the interactivity of visitor and work of art.
It was more of a Crafts exhibition than anything other... There were some interesting exhibits, but it felt like many of them were just look what I can do instead of this is what I have to say in, and this is my way to say/show it kind of thing...2 floors were under construction, so maybe in the next few weeks things will get much more interesting...
The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD), based in Manhattan, New York City, collects, displays, and interprets objects that document contemporary and historic innovation in craft, art, and design. In its exhibitions and educational programs, the Museum celebrates the creative process through which materials are crafted into works that enhance contemporary life.
Loves this museum! Its just big enough to take a couple hours to get through but its not overwhelming at all! I really enjoyed my time here!
5 floors, but not too much to see. Staff is very polite, friendly, lovely and homie.
Interesting, but few exhibits
Ive visited only once. I really enjoyed on of the exhibitions it was about the awareness of coral reefs by Margaret and Christine Wertheim. Other than that, I wasnt too interested in the other exhibitions.
Small and definitely niche meaning check out the current exhibits to visit when there is something of interest to you. That said, beautifully executed and elegant.
I go here few times a year, Im waiting until my Son is full blown walking to take him. Youll enjoy, theres something awesome in every room!
Their exhibitions can be great once in a while, especially on Thursday, their pay-as-you-wish day. The size is comparable to New Museum. Their convenient location comes with an expensive museum store.
I found the museum to be quiet and relaxed but by no means particularly enthralling like at other museums i have been to. I also feel the admission price is a little steep
Great placeBut depending of the current showSometimes their shows are so well curatedGift shop has one of a kind giftsThe restaurant on the top floor is unbelievable and tastyBut pricey
Very cool museum right in Columbus Circle, maybe the city can rename it the Circle of Art and Design!
Do not waste your time here if you have limited time in the city. Go here if you want to pay a lot to see rocks and snapchat filters. I dont see how they manage to call themselves a museum.
My first time and I felt in love with this museum..! This has a restaurant on the top floor and with a spectacular view
The exhibitions are amazing here. The current (05/12/16) is wonderful as always. There is pay-what-you-wish every Thursday from 6pm till closing at 9pm.
Great museum. A must see if you are all into the arts. Easily seeable in a reasonable amount of time. Friendly and approachable staff. nice restrooms.
Oh this place is fun. Its great if you like look at amazing things to inspire you. The building is a site to behold. The art is intriguing and makes you want to create things yourself.
Ive known this institution since its founding in the 1960s as the American Craft Museum. Since the 1980s, theyve gone through a series of locations and identity crises, resulting in a confusing program and revolving door of staff, and lately, leadership. They need to return to their roots to regain the high ground, otherwise they will remain irrelevant.
A unique and interesting exhibitions. Art created from materials like ropes etc.The building itself is nice and has views via the blinds on Columbus Square
Have a drink on the 9th Floor at Robert and enjoy and spectacular view of Central Park. Check out all the exhibits and let us know what your new hobby is going to be!
Absolute scam. Staff were all jobsworths. Was literally waiting for them to tell us to stop breathing. Endless possibilities for $12...this definitely aint one! Very small exhibition space.
If you like fashion it is a good place to go. Good exhibits, smallish place. Worth a visit.
A broad range of contemporary design, from jewelry to sculpture to painting to furniture.
This is a great place to go and see the progress in fashion throughout the years, its a small museum and you wont need much time to see everything.
A wonderful museum of designs and arts! It was fun for my cousin who is an art major, she found it very interesting and fascinating. Youll enjoy it!
Only few floors are open at the moment
This is the first time I have the pleasure to come here and it was absolutely worth the money. Downloading the iOS app so you can check the audio tour is great!
Cone a little early for dinner or drinks and check out the museum. Some great designs. Loads of genres, fashion to forks.
This is the best modern art museum Ive been to. Not for people that just want to look at paintings. extremely interactive.
Very underwhelming. Its a small museum and when I was there, 2 floors were closed. Im glad I had a free ticket otherwise I would have been annoyed. Not worth your time.
Moderate sized museum with some interesting exhibits.
It was a great exhibition.
I personally wouldn’t pay the $18 entrance fee for this. But if you come on Thursdays between 18:00 and 21:00, it’s Pay as you wish (they recommend $5).
It’s ok. Very small, and when I visited only two exhibits. Well laid out but expensive for 30 mins
Docents who gave tours are very knowledgeable and passionate. Although the tour we had was slightly over an hour than expected, it was totally worth it.
There supposed to be ceramics...Other than a few irrerevant non descript pieces none to find. Some historical prints of rock-related perafinalia, no design.Not what i expexted , weak all together.
The artwork was wonderful and the people working there were very nice. Especially this woman who gave me and my best friend ideas for pictures
Unimpressive and small. The idea of the music/sculptural display was nice, but it didnt seem to have any purpose. No real music was being made, just a lot of noise.
Too Fast To Live - Punk graphics exhibit, loved it, especially the New York Punk art! John Holmstrom, Ramones, Blank Generation film!
A superb museum experience. The work is as beautiful as any in MOMA or the Whitney, except without the crazy crowds.
Its a tiny museum. And Id say, unless you are really into fashion, not worth visiting.Thursdays are pay what you want so, definitely go then.
Only go out of your way to go here for the jewelry exhibits and the gift shop. Unless youre a jewelry designer, your time is MUCH better spent at The Cooper-Hewitt on the UES.
Costumes. Exhibition of 70s-89s album cover art. Love that they had some vinyl you could put on a turntable and play
Wonderful museum exhibits...Make sure to save time to browse the store for one of kind jewelry and designer gifts.
Total reviews rating 4.2
199 Reviews for Museum of Arts and Design 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-22Conveniently located right off Columbus circle and the edge of Central Park.Very modern and clean design for the venue.It is definitely definitely on the smaller side but laid out well. I suggest taking the elevator to the top of the exhibits and starting at the 7th floor. Then take the stairs down. That way you only have to wait for the elevator once.Would consider coming back for the right exhibitions.
Review №2
2022-03-25It was a great exhibition. I enjoyed the beautiful fashion designs the most. The 6th floor is where artists have workshops. When we went, there was only on artist working. It was nice to see him work on his project but was hoping to see more artists in their shops.
Review №3
2022-03-15MAD has a nice flow of visitors although the people that come an go don’t seem to understand or appreciate any of the pieces that are put out. For example; there would be large groups of friends that go here and all they do is make fun of the art or be completely ignorant about the information of the art when it’s right in front of them lol there’s a description next to every single piece. Me on the other hand was there for about 4 hours just taking it in. I am moving abroad to the fashion capitol in the world and I’ll be studying out there for as long as i can. Coming here was such a huge inspiration for me! I have never seen anything like this museum before! I had a great experience here. The time I went, only the 2nd, 3rd, and 6th floor were available and the 4th and 5th floor should be available now since the 14th of March. I definitely need to make plans to see the other floors!😃 The 6th floor does not have much going on during the weekend because they are just people doing their work in their offices. A pretty small floor that’s available to museum visitors. A couple of the offices are glass so you can see the work that they are doing and that’s really cool!
Review №4
2022-07-03Small museum right in Columbus Circle with several floors of galleries to explore and a really lovely gift shop. The art is always changing so it’s easy to go again and again.
Review №5
2021-09-27Last Saturday I visited the Museum of Arts and Design, at Columbus Circle. Frankly, I was quite disappointed: of the current exhibits only the jewelry one managed to catch my attention, and over half the pieces in that were awful. Honestly, the visit almost felt like a waste of money, I should have just visited the MoMA again instead.
Review №6
2021-06-28Wonderful exhibits. Artwork was equally captivating to a senior citizen and a 10 year-old! Small museum so it is easy to see everything in one visit but so enjoyable you want to go back again.
Review №7
2022-05-31A beautiful and eye opening experience. Being able to read words the artist left for the piece displayed made me rethink almost every piece. When I went they featured a Cree artist, a man from Detroit I believe, and several other artists. One of them made a display with live flowers that was comparable to Dr. Seuss on a trip. Very wonderful. Theres was a display to the music culture and the way it defines women both honoring them and encouraging violence towards them. It was an experience I will not forget!
Review №8
2022-04-28Love the gift shop at this museum with a beautiful range of products. One of my all time favourites. Didn’t enjoy the exhibition itself as much but understand certain art is subjective. The elevator took a while to get between floors as it was a busy time of day.
Review №9
2022-06-08At the time a lovely display of glass and artificial flowers with video backdrop. The galleries are floors 2-5. The gift shop has some lovely items...very pricey. Adults $18; there is no restaurant.
Review №10
2022-02-19Actually we were little bit disappointed! The was a nice exhibition about jewelry design but that was all. The rest really did not catch my attention. I had different expectations. Also I do not like when these kind of “design” museums sell commercial products made in china in their shops. They could do so much better.