MAD holds one of the deepest art-jewelry collections in the country, and this is the show that argues the material deserves to be looked at the way you would look at a small sculpture rather than a display-case object. The pieces reward standing close — construction, materials and wit at a scale you can take in at arm's length. It closes October 4, which makes this the last weekend to see it at all.
What to expect
A gallery presentation of contemporary art jewelry shown at close range within MAD's stacked exhibition floors. Expect detailed object-level looking rather than large installations. Half an hour is enough, and the museum's other current floors are included in the same ticket.
Good to know
- MAD is at 2 Columbus Circle; take the A, B, C, D or 1 to 59th Street–Columbus Circle.
- Included with museum admission alongside MAD's other current exhibitions.
- MAD runs a pay-what-you-wish admission on the first Wednesday of the month.
- The work rewards close looking — leave time to stand at the cases.
- It comes down October 4, 2026.
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Common questions
When does it close?
October 4, 2026.
Where is it?
The Museum of Arts and Design, 2 Columbus Circle, Manhattan.
Do I need a separate ticket?
No — it is covered by general museum admission.
