Botanical Lessons explores nature in the Smithsonian collections through thirteen botanical models on loan from the National Museum of American History, and a selection of illustrated books and periodicals from Smithsonian Libraries, all of which served as teaching aids in a nineteenth-century period marked by a growing interest in science and education.

SUPPORT

Nature by Design is made possible by major support from Amita and Purnendu Chatterjee. Additional support is provided by the Cooper Hewitt Master’s Program Fund.

Exhibition Date: Now through Monday, May 29 2023

Location: Cooper-Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum

2 East 91st Street, New York, NY 10128

Hours:

10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily

Please note: admission pricing is reduced through May 12 due to an exhibition changeover.

Admission

Adults: $15, timed-ticket required

Visitors with Disabilities: $9, timed-ticket required

Seniors (62 & above): $9, timed-ticket required

Students: $9, timed-ticket required

18 & under: Free, timed-ticket required

Cooper Hewitt Members: $9, no need to book in advance

Pay What You Wish, 5 to 6 p.m. daily

Reserve your tickets 

MASKS REQUIRED

Beginning December 12, all visitors age 2+ are required to wear a mask while inside the Museum, SHOP, and cafe.

PROOF OF VACCINATION

Visitors are not required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter the museum, SHOP or cafe.

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