The Museum of Arts and Design, known as MAD, was founded in 1956 by Aileen Osborn Webb. It has developed a cross-disciplinary program centered on makers who transform materials through craft, design, and new technologies.
Exhibitions bring together artists, designers, and artisans working in fields such as ceramics, glass, jewelry, textiles, wood, and digital fabrication. The museum's location at Columbus Circle makes it a practical visit for visitors who want to connect contemporary making with broader questions about skill, materials, and daily life.
