The Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution, in New York City, is the only U.S. museum devoted to historic and contemporary design. The Museum presents perspectives on the impact of design on daily life through active educational and curatorial programming.

Cooper-Hewitt’s collections include more than 250,000 design objects and a design library. Its exhibitions, in-depth educational programs, and on-site, degree-granting master’s program explore the process of design, both historic and contemporary. Cooper-Hewitt annually sponsors the National Design Awards to honor innovation and excellence in American design.

Teachers will be particularly interested in the online Educators Resource Center, which provides lesson plans, videos, and links to other on-line resources.

For more information, visit the museum Website.

Filed under: For Teachers, K-12 Outreach Programs, Web Resources

Tags: Design, Museums, Programs for Students, Programs for Teachers, Web Resources