Museum of Arts and Design

Be amazed by the beauty of handicrafts at New York City’s premier space dedicated to art created in glass, clay, cloth, metal and wood.

New York City’s Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) is a space dedicated to design and handicrafts, located in the vibrant Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood. Find works here made in media ranging from clay to blown glass, carved wood to gem stones. The towering building is a hub of creativity and is home to an array of resident artists, who create each day in this inspiring and uplifting atmosphere.

Following a massive renovation project, the 10-floor building which today houses the Museum of Arts and Design is almost as impressive as the exhibits it displays. In addition to the exhibition galleries spread across four floors, it is home to the Tiffany & Co. Foundation Jewelry Gallery, a restaurant, a vast auditorium and a gift shop. After a visit to the exhibitions, peruse the excellent gift shop for quirky, contemporary jewelry to take home with you.

Meet the friendly resident artists and watch as they create their pieces in the 6th-floor studios. See master craftsmen work in metal, wood, clay, glass and cloth. There are some 2,000 permanent pieces in the main collection, including porcelain by acclaimed artist Cindy Sherman, stained glass by Judith Schaechter and ceramics by James Turrell. Peruse the works back at home at your own pace via the MAD’s website. Every one of the items in its permanent collections is listed here, along with detailed descriptions.

Head to the Robert restaurant and bar on the 9th floor. This bright, modern space offers wonderful panoramic views across the city. Sip on cocktails, enjoy a leisurely meal and contemplate the dazzling works you have seen during your visit.

The Museum of Arts and Design is located at 2 Columbus Circle. Check the opening times before you go, as they vary depending on the day, and the museum is closed on Mondays. There is an admission charge, with concessions for seniors and students. Reach MAD easily by cab, bus and subway.

Attractions and Neighbourhoods near Museum of Arts and Design

Time Warner Center

Glimpse an ultra-luxurious world in the two towers of the splendid Time Warner Center, home to some of New York City’s finest hotels, stores, bars and restaurants.

Columbus Circle

In the middle of this traffic circle is an iconic monument that celebrates the great explorer and marks the transition from the city to the relaxing atmosphere of Central Park.

Hearst Tower

Admire the architectural beauty, innovation and environmental sustainability of one of New York City’s best-known modern skyscrapers, which rises 46 floors high.

Carnegie Hall

Whether you’re performing here or more likely watching a performance, enjoy the rich surroundings of one of the world’s most renowned music performance halls.

Ed Sullivan Theater

Book a place in the audience for a live taping of a television show at this famous theater and studio, where many well-loved U.S. shows have been filmed.

Hotels near Museum of Arts and Design

Hotel Edison Times Square

228 W 47th St

Rated 3.7 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Times Square and Broadway. 5th Avenue and Rockefeller Center are also within 15 minutes. 49th St. Station is only a 2-minute walk and 47 - 50 Sts - Rockefeller Center Station is 6 minutes.

Row NYC

700 8th Avenue

Rated 3.6 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is steps from St. James Theatre, Shubert Theatre, and Richard Rodgers Theatre. Times Square and Broadway are also within 5 minutes. 49th St. Station is 6 minutes by foot and Times Sq. - 42 St. Station is 7 minutes.

The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel

481 Eighth Ave.

Rated 3.9 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Times Square and Empire State Building. Broadway and Grand Central Terminal are also within 1 mi (2 km). 34 St. - Penn Station is only a 2-minute walk and 34 St. - Penn Station (Fashion Av.) is 3 minutes.

Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square

145 W 44th St

Rated 4.0 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is steps from Times Square, Broadway, and Town Hall. Minskoff Theater and Shubert Theatre are also within 5 minutes. 5 Av Station (W. 42nd St.) and 49th St. Station are within a 5-minute walk.

The Belvedere Hotel

319 W 48th St

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Times Square, Gershwin Theater, and Richard Rodgers Theatre. Broadway and Lunt-Fontanne Theatre are also within 10 minutes. 49th St. Station is 6 minutes by foot and 50 St. Station (Broadway) is 7 minutes.

Paramount Times Square

235 West 46th Street

Rated 3.5 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this romantic hotel is steps from Richard Rodgers Theatre, Times Square, and Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Broadway and Minskoff Theater are also within 5 minutes. 49th St. Station is only a 3-minute walk and Times Sq. - 42 St. Station is 8 minutes.

Wellington Hotel

871 Seventh Ave

Rated 3.7 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Times Square, Broadway, and Rockefeller Center. Grand Central Terminal and Empire State Building are also within 2 mi (3 km). 7 Av. Station (E 53rd St.) and 50 St. Station (Broadway) are within a 5-minute walk.

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

811 7th Ave

Rated 4.0 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is steps from Broadway Theatre and Winter Garden Theatre. Times Square and Carnegie Hall are also within 5 minutes. 7 Av. Station (E 53rd St.) is only a 2-minute walk and 50 St. Station (Broadway) is 3 minutes.

Hudson New York

358 W 58th St

Rated 3.5 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Central Park and Columbus Circle. Lincoln Center and Metropolitan Opera House are also within 10 minutes. 59 St. - Columbus Circle Station is only a 5-minute walk and 57 St. - 7 Av Station is 5 minutes.

Park Central Hotel New York

870 7th Ave

Rated 3.9 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Carnegie Hall, Central Park, and Broadway Theatre. Columbus Circle and 5th Avenue are also within 10 minutes. 7 Av. Station (E 53rd St.) and 50 St. Station (Broadway) are within a 5-minute walk.

Salisbury Hotel

West 57Th Street, 123

Rated 4.1 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Carnegie Hall, Central Park, and 5th Avenue. Museum of Modern Art and Radio City Music Hall are also within 10 minutes. 5 Av.-53 St. Station and 57 St. Station are within a 5-minute walk.

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton New York City - Times Square

1568 Broadway47th Street And 7th Avenue, 47th Street And 7th Avenue

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Times Square is the only all-suite hotel on Broadway, in the heart of Times Square, steps from Broadway theaters, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center, Hard Rock Cafe, and much more.

Element New York Times Square West

311 West 39th Street

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Times Square, Madison Square Garden, and American Lyric Theater. St. James Theatre and Shubert Theatre are also within 10 minutes. 34 St. - Penn Station is 6 minutes by foot and Times Sq. - 42 St. Station is 6 minutes.

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel

790 7th Ave

Rated 3.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is steps from Winter Garden Theatre and Broadway Theatre. Gershwin Theater and Times Square are also within 5 minutes. 7 Av. Station (E 53rd St.) is only a 2-minute walk and 50 St. Station (Broadway) is 3 minutes.

YOTEL New York

570 Tenth Avenue

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this boutique hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Times Square and Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Broadway and Empire State Building are also within 1 mi (2 km). 34th Street–Hudson Yards Station is 12 minutes by foot and Times Sq. - 42 St. Station is 12 minutes.

Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, an IHG Hotel

1605 Broadway At 49th St

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly New York hotel is located in the entertainment district, steps from Walter Kerr Theatre, Ambassador Theatre, and Circle in the Square Theater. Eugene O'Neill Theatre and Duffy Square are also within 5 minutes. 49th St. Station and 47 - 50 Sts - Rockefeller Center Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Hotel St. James

109 W. 45TH ST.

Rated 3.7 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Broadway, Times Square, and 5th Avenue. Minskoff Theater and Town Hall are also within 5 minutes. 5 Av Station (W. 42nd St.) and 47 - 50 Sts - Rockefeller Center Station are within a 5-minute walk.

New York Marriott Marquis

1535 Broadway

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this luxury hotel is steps from Broadway, Times Square, and Minskoff Theater. Lunt-Fontanne Theatre and Richard Rodgers Theatre are also within 5 minutes. 49th St. Station is only a 2-minute walk and Times Sq. - 42 St. Station is 5 minutes.

Hilton Garden Inn Times Square

790 Eighth Ave.

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Times Square, Gershwin Theater, and Richard Rodgers Theatre. Lunt-Fontanne Theatre and St. James Theatre are also within 5 minutes. 49th St. Station is only a 4-minute walk and 50 St. Station (Broadway) is 6 minutes.

InterContinental - New York Times Square, an IHG Hotel

300 W 44th St

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Times Square, Radio City Music Hall, and Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. Rockefeller Center and Grand Central Terminal are also within 1 mi (2 km). 49th St. Station is 7 minutes by foot and Times Sq. - 42 St. Station is 7 minutes.

The Westin New York at Times Square

270 W 43rd Street

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this luxury hotel is steps from Shubert Theatre and Times Square. Broadway and Richard Rodgers Theatre are also within 5 minutes. Times Sq. - 42 St. Station is 5 minutes by foot and 49th St. Station is 7 minutes.

Hampton Inn Times Square North

851 8th Ave

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Gershwin Theater, Broadway Theatre, and Winter Garden Theatre. Times Square and Central Park are also within 10 minutes. 50 St. Station (Broadway) and 50 St. Station (8th Av.) are within a 5-minute walk.

Staybridge Suites Times Square, an IHG Hotel

340 W 40 Street

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

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Hilton Times Square

234 W 42nd St

Rated 4.5 / 5 by Guests

Located in Midtown, this eco-friendly hotel is steps from Times Square and Shubert Theatre. Broadway and Town Hall are also within 10 minutes. Times Sq. - 42 St. Station is only a 3-minute walk and 42 St. - Bryant Pk. Station is 6 minutes.