NYC Arts: The Complete Guide to Art and Culture

The Museum of Arts and Design explores how craftsmanship, art and design intersect in the visual arts today. The museum focuses on contemporary creativity and the ways in which artists and designers from around the world transform materials through processes ranging from the handmade to cutting-edge technologies.

MAD’s permanent collection is global in scope and focuses on art, craft and design from 1950 to the present day.

At the center of the museum’s mission is education. Studio Sundays, MAD’s material- and process-rich hands-on workshops for the entire family, focus on the physicality of “making,” and the sensual and tactile qualities of materials.

Three open artist studios engage visitors in the creative processes of artists at work and enhance the exhibition programs. Lectures, films and  performances related to the museum’s collection and topical subjects affecting the world of contemporary art, craft and design are held in a renovated,  144-seat auditorium.

• Directions: Subway: 1, 2, A, B, C, D to 59th Street - Columbus Circle. The back of the museum borders 58th Street. Enter on Columbus Circle.

• Disability Access: Fully accessible. Wheelchairs are available but must be reserved 24 hours in advance by contacting the Visitor Services Center at (212) 299-7717 or emailing visitorservices@madmuseum.org.
• Disability Assistance: Assistive listening devices available for public programs
• Gift Shops: Books, handmade items in wood, fiber, metal, glass, clay and paper. The gift shop is open seven days a week (the museum is closed Monday).
• On-Site Food: Robert is open for lunch, tea service and dinner serving contemporary American fare with Mediterranean influences prepared by chef Matt Kaufman.
• Tours

Get involved with Museum of Arts and Design

• Donations through NYCharities.org
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Memberships