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Historic private college known for its programs in art, architecture, and engineering, featuring landmark buildings, public lectures, and a legacy of accessible education in the heart of Manhattan.
Saturday and Sunday: 9am to 9pm
Individual offices and tours may have separate hours
Tours require advance registration
How to Get There
From Midtown Manhattan (nearest major hotel area, ~2 mi): Take Broadway or 3rd Avenue south toward the East Village, continue to Astor Place, and walk a short distance to Cooper Square where the campus buildings are located.
Overview
The Cooper Union in the East Village, founded in 1859 by industrialist Peter Cooper on the principle that education should be accessible to all, is known for programs in architecture, art, and engineering. The campus combines the historic Foundation Building, where Abraham Lincoln gave his 1860 Cooper Union speech in the Great Hall, with the modern 41 Cooper Square.
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