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Museum of Arts and Design

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Experience the cutting edge of contemporary design through exhibitions that showcase the very best New York artists and designers.

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Overview

Head to the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) in the heart of Columbus Circle to discover New York culture at its contemporary best.

Step inside this striking building at the southwest corner of Central Park and feast your eyes on the latest in contemporary art and design.

Exhibitions across MAD’s four floors change frequently and include just about every form of art and design you can imagine. Furniture, ceramics, jewelry, clothing, sculpture, film, sound and performance… this place has it all. You’ll find everything from the classic to the outlandish here.

Previous exhibitions at MAD have celebrated Vera Neumann’s bold and colorful textile prints and British artist Brian Clarke’s stained glass. MAD has also hosted a retrospective of Beth Lipman’s complex glass structures.

On the top floor, stylish restaurant Robert has floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views over Central Park – pop in for lunch and a cocktail. The shop sells a range of fine jewelry, crafts and sculptures, as well as smart MAD merchandise including mugs, fridge magnets and totes.

What's included

Entry to the Museum of Arts and Design

Getting in

Present your pass at the Museum of Arts and Design admissions desk for entry.

Children must be supervised at all times.

Disclaimer

A few times during the year, MAD closes certain galleries to the general public to install new exhibitions. Please check MAD’s exhibitions page to explore what’s on view.

Wheelchair accessibility

The Museum is fully accessible for visitors with wheelchairs. All floors of the Museum are accessible by elevator. The Museum lobby is on the ground level with direct access to the street via one automated door.

Accessible, gender-inclusive restrooms are located on the Theater Level and Floors 6 and 7.

Manual wheelchairs are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis at the admissions desk in the lobby.

Visitor tips

Available on the Bloomberg Connects app, the MAD Mobile Guide puts the entire Museum in the palm of your hand. Access an audio tour of our permanent and special exhibitions as well as a Museum map—all designed to enrich your visit to MAD. Get the app!

Please note:

Non-flash photography is encouraged throughout the museum, with a few exceptions. Sometimes an artist chooses not to allow images of their work to be distributed outside of the museum. In those cases, visitors must respect the artist's wishes. If you have any questions about which pieces are permissible to photograph, you can always ask a museum guard. No video or tripods please.

Can I bring food into the galleries?

No, food and drinks are not allowed in the galleries.

Can I bring my luggage into the galleries?

No luggage or large backpacks are permitted in the galleries. Free self-service storage lockers are available for visitors.

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Where you'll be

2 Columbus Circle, New York, US

How to get there

Stop 28 on Uptown route

59th Street (Columbus Circle) / 57th Street & 7th Avenue / 57th Street & 6th Avenue

Standard opening hours

MondayClosed

Tuesday10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Wednesday12:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Tour times11:30 AM

Thursday10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Tour times02:30 PM

Friday10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Tour times11:30 AM

02:30 PM

Saturday10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Tour times11:30 AM

02:30 PM

Sunday10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Tour times11:30 AM

02:30 PM

Find out more

For more information, visit the Museum of Arts and Design website.

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Fun re displays

Kimt · Jun 10, 2026

Very limited display but enjoyable Will probably look back at the visit and recognize the artists as significant for this period

Small, fun, filler stop

Anne · May 17, 2026

I’m glad I went, but I wouldn’t prioritize this museum. If you have 30 min-1 hour free in this area, stop in, the exhibits are fun and the artist open studios are interesting to see and meet the artist

Nice Museum

Rachel · May 10, 2026

Visited the Museum of Arts and Design in May, and it was a great experience. The Haas Brothers exhibit was a real highlight, we could have spent all day admiring their work. The museum wasn’t too busy, which made it easy to explore every exhibit at a relaxed pace without feeling rushed. The space itself is large and well laid out, so even when there were other visitors around, it never felt crowded. A really enjoyable and comfortable visit overall.

Wonderful exhibits

Coen · May 5, 2026

Although relatively small compared with other museums and galleries in NYC, the exhibitions were very interesting and thought provoking, what great art and design should be!! Given the building is by Columbus Circus, it is easy to get to. A couple of hours should be enough to take everything in and I've only taken off a star as the building felt a little confusing to navigate once inside, that's just my personal take. I would recommend M.A.D. and visited as part of my GoCity NYC pass.

Mad About MAD

Armand A · Nov 3, 2025

This was an enjoyable visit because I joined a free docent tour led by the affable and beautiful guide, Robin. Since I was the only participant, it turned into a “private” tour of MAD. The highlight was the Jonathan Adler exhibition — that alone is worth your time. Designers, architects, and people who love contemporary art will definitely fall in love with MAD.

Yes, I recommend this attraction