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Museum of Arts and Design (MAD)

4.2(1,910)
Art museum

About

The Museum of Arts and Design at Columbus Circle spotlights functional art across ceramics, jewelry, furniture, and digital design, offering a focused alternative to larger museums. Its galleries spread across a few floors, featuring rotating exhibits that blend craft and contemporary innovation.

MAD’s building itself is a sculptural statement, complemented by artist studios open to visitors and a thoughtfully curated store with unique design pieces. It’s a quiet, inspiring setting for intimate corporate events that value creativity and conversation.

Best for

  • Client dinners with a creative edge
  • Small executive meetings near Columbus Circle
  • Team inspiration & cultural offsites

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Venue Details

Standout features

Functional art spanning ceramics, jewelry, furniture, and digital design
Art & Design Focus
Functional art spanning ceramics, jewelry, furniture, and digital design
MAD specializes in exhibits and a gift shop centered on functional art, showcasing a diverse range of creative disciplines from handcrafted ceramics to innovative digital pieces.
Publicly accessible artist studios on the sixth floor
Artist Engagement
Publicly accessible artist studios on the sixth floor
Visitors can experience the creative process firsthand by visiting artist studios open to the public Wed–Sat, providing a rare glimpse into live art-making within the museum setting.
Architecturally distinctive museum building
Building as Art
Architecturally distinctive museum building
The museum itself is recognized as a work of art, contributing to the overall visitor experience with its unique design and presence at Columbus Circle.

At a glance

Rated 4.2 on Google · 1,910 reviews