Afterschool Podcast, Episode 17 - Caroline Baumann, Director of the Cooper-Hewitt (2/10)

What this episode covers

Caroline Baumann, Director of the Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum, discusses the museum's 16,000 square foot expansion in Andrew Carnegie’s former mansion and its upcoming 2014 reopening. She details the challenges of managing the project through a federal government shutdown, the museum's reliance on fundraising, and the strategic rebranding efforts with Pentagram. The conversation also covers the museum's National Design Awards, the role of First Lady Michelle Obama, and the integration of new technologies like 3D printing into the visitor experience.