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The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) is a museum at Columbus Circle in Manhattan, New York City. The museum showcases contemporary hand-made objects in a variety of media ranging from clay and glas to metal, fiber and wood.
The Museum of Arts and Design was established in 1956 by the philanthropist Aileen Osborn Webb. At that time, it was known as the Museum of Contemporary Crafts. It relocated to 40 West 53rd Street, and was renamed the American Craft Museum. Then in 2002 it changed its name again, to the Museum of Arts and Design.
In 2008, the Museum of Arts and Design made plans to occupy a landmark building designed by Edward Durell Stone. However, the museum's plans to change the look of that building sparked fierce protest from many people, questioning the museum for determining to demolish what is probably its most valuable artifact, when its central mission is to preserve cultural artifacts. On the other hand, the redevelopment was supported by, among others, Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
The redesigning of the Edward Durell Stone building placed a glazed terra-cotta and glass façade over the original white Vermont Marble. This new exterior is said to change color when viewed at different angles. A band of windows were also added to the top, along with horizontal strips to form the letter H. On the other face of the builing, another vertical strip is added, thus forming the word HI.
How to reach the Museum of Arts and Design
Take the 1, A, B, C or D train to the 59th Street / Columbus Circle subway station.Return to New York City Attractions
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