Museum of Arts and Design

This article is about the organization in New York City. For the craft organization in Portland, Oregon, see Museum of Contemporary Craft.
Museum of Arts and Design
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Established1956
Location2 Columbus Circle
Manhattan, New York City
Coordinates40°46′3″N 73°58′55″W / 40.76750°N 73.98194°W / 40.76750; -73.98194
TypeArt museum
CuratorElissa Auther
Public transit accessBus: M5, M7, M2, M31, M57, M104
Subway: "1" train​"A" train​"B" train​"C" train​"D" train at 59th Street–Columbus Circle
Websitewww.madmuseum.org
The original design of the Edward Durell Stone building at 2 Columbus Circle
The Museum of Arts and Design in 2021

The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD), based in Manhattan, New York City, collects, displays, and interprets objects that document contemporary and historic innovation in craft, art, and design. In its exhibitions and educational programs, the museum celebrates the creative process through which materials are crafted into works that enhance contemporary life.