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The only museum in the United States devoted to historic and contemporary design, the Cooper-Hewitt holds more than 250,000 pieces—from furniture to prints to textiles. One-of-a-kind and mass-produced items are culled from international sources and range from 17th-century Japanese tsuba (sword fittings) to funky 20th-century American wall coverings. Founded in 1897 by Amy, Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt, the granddaughters of industrialist Peter Cooper, the museum is located in a landmark building, a 64-room mansion that is the former home of industrial pioneer Andrew Carnegie. It was the first private house to have a structural steel frame and one of the first homes to have both central air-conditioning and heating. Seeing the works in the setting of what feels like a 19th-century manor is part of the Cooper-Hewitt experience. — Joy Armstrong

Boasting the largest private garden in Manhattan, Cooper-Hewitt provides an extraordinary space for a wedding. It can accommodate up to 90 guests for an indoor seated event and up to 500 in the Arthur Ross Terrace and Garden. Upon renting out Cooper-Hewitt, you have access to the entire space, including the Great Hall and galleries. Catering is provided through Restaurant Associates.

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