Museum of Arts and Design (MAD)
2 Columbus Circle
New York, NY
Tue-Sun 10 am–6 pm
$20, $14/students, free/ages 12 & under
Explore contemporary and historic innovation in craft, art, fashion and design in a lovely setting overlooking Central Park.
🎨 Peek in resident artists’ and designers’ studios on the sixth floor. During open studio hours (Wed, Fri & Sat 10:30 am–5:30 pm), ask questions, view works in progress, and gain firsthand exposure to the creative process.
🎤 See famous ensembles from music videos, concert attire, props, jewelry, ephemera, and projections of music videos in Taylor Swift: Storyteller (through March 24). Timed tickets are $25 for all ages & include museum admission.
Engage with an array of uncanny characters and objects, including life-sized automatons, two-way mirrors, a coin-operated sculpture (bring quarters), and an interactive soundtrack in multisensory fun house Shary Boyle: Outside the Palace of Me (through Feb 25).
🎟 Get 50% off admission on Thursdays.
🛍 Stop by the well curated, colorful gift shop for homeware, toys, books for all ages, jewelry and more.
🍽 Dine at Robert, the chic (but kid-friendly) top-floor restaurant with amazing Central Park views.
🍽 Get delicious dessert and hot cocoa at Italian Venchi Chocolate & Gelato (1796 Broadway) across the street. Also lots of food options at Shops at Columbus Circle.