Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, established in 1897, is a design museum based in the United States. As part of the Smithsonian Institution, it focuses on the study and exhibition of design. The museum houses an extensive collection of over 215,000 objects, encompassing textiles, furniture, ceramics, glass, metalwork, and jewelry. Cooper Hewitt actively engages in educational programs and exhibitions, with a dedicated staff of approximately 140 individuals who strive to promote the understanding and appreciation of design.