Whitney Museum of American Art
Whitney Museum of American Art features a large collection of significant works by contemporary American artists
Opening in 1931 in Greenwich Village, the Whitney Museum for American Art was borne out of Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney's recognition of the difficulties faced by American artists whose work was overlooked by traditional institutions. When the endowment of a collection of more than 500 works by living American artists assembled by Whitney was refused by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, she founded her own museum.
In 1966, the museum opened on New York's Museum Mile, housing a permanent collection containing over 18,000 important pieces from the first half of the 20th century and exhibiting the work of contemporary American artists. As of May 1st 2015 the Whitney Museum will be moving to a brand new larger facility located by High Line Park in the Meatpacking District. You can learn more about this impressive new facility in the video under the 'Photos and Video' tab. Notable pieces in the Whitney Museum collection include works by Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Jackson Pollack, Georgia O'Keefe and Jasper Johns.
Free gallery tours are offered daily through the Whitney Museum for American Art's current exhibitions and permanent collections. Visitors can download audio and video guides prior to their visit from the Whitney website and check for an updated schedule of film exhibits and performance installations. The website also provides details on available Whitney Family Programs offering interactive tours and workshops for children up to age 12.
Take a break and have a light cafe lunch at Untitled, the new restaurant at the Whitney Museum for American Art. Located on the lower level, the menu features breakfast all day and contemporary coffee shop cuisine, with brunch and dinner service on weekends.
Nearby attractions include High Line Park.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: From: $33.34 CAD...May vary slightly due to currency fluctuationsWhitney Museum of American Art Admission
Gain entry to the Whitney Museum of American Art, housed in a new building designed by world-renowned architect Renzo Piano. Located in New York City's Meatpacking District and hugging High Line Park, the 220,000-square-foot museum boasts one of the best art collections in the United States, including pieces by Louise Bourgeois, Edward Hopper, Jasper Johns and Andy Warhol, among others.
Free Entry with a New York Pass
Open Now
Hours This Week:- Monday: 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Address: 99 Gansevoort St, New York, NY 10014, USA
Phone: (212) 570-3600
Official Website: Whitney Museum of American Art
Directions
| Subway Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| L | 8th Avenue | 6 minutes |
| A,C or E | 14th Street | 8 minutes |
How to get to Whitney Museum of American Art by Subway
Take the L train to 8th Avenue, Cross the road and walk south one block on 8th Avenue to W 13th Street and go right; walk west one block to Gansevoort Street and go left; continue on Gansevoort Street to the museum entrance. Alternately you can take the A,C or E train to 14th Street, and proceed as above, but you'll have to walk a total of 3 blocks south on 8th Avenue adding an extra 2 minutes.
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Reviews
Rated out of 5
This is a beautiful space and a must visit for anyone who likes contemporary art. It’s pretty close to the Highline and lots of great restaurants. It also is near a lot of shopping. I went to the Warhol exhibit and found it to be really interesting. The space itself is beautiful. For those visiting in the winter months, there is a coat check on the lower level. There also is a pretty great bookstore.
Esther Gibofsky - 1 day ago
This is a beautiful space and a must visit for anyone who likes contemporary art. It’s pretty close to the Highline and lots of great restaurants. It also is near a lot of shopping. I went to the Warhol exhibit and found it to be really interesting. The space itself is beautiful. For those visiting in the winter months, there is a coat check on the lower level. There also is a pretty great bookstore.
Michael Sobsey - 22 days ago
I’ve been pretty excited to go to the Whitney for awhile now. The building is beautiful from the outside, so I wanted to see what it was like. I wasn’t disappointed. The building is very dynamic, with each level being slightly different, so it was fun to explore it, especially the upper levels. The exhibits were good. The tech exhibit was occasionally interesting and sometimes meh. But that’s tech art for ya. The Warhol exhibit was only open to members, so we weren’t able to see it. The permanent collection was good, and cool to see. I appreciate the focus on American art only. With a limited amount of space to view their permanent collection, it helps give a viewer a good trip through modernism without too many stops. The place was packed, and the elevators are very slow. Also I wish they had a late afternoon discount. We paid full price even through we only had 2 hours to see everything.
Core Marr - 22 days ago
I’ve been pretty excited to go to the Whitney for awhile now. The building is beautiful from the outside, so I wanted to see what it was like. I wasn’t disappointed. The building is very dynamic, with each level being slightly different, so it was fun to explore it, especially the upper levels.
The exhibits were good. The tech exhibit was occasionally interesting and sometimes meh. But that’s tech art for ya. The Warhol exhibit was only open to members, so we weren’t able to see it. The permanent collection was good, and cool to see. I appreciate the focus on American art only. With a limited amount of space to view their permanent collection, it helps give a viewer a good trip through modernism without too many stops.
The place was packed, and the elevators are very slow. Also I wish they had a late afternoon discount. We paid full price even through we only had 2 hours to see everything.
Kristina Sinclair - 1 month ago
Video
Photo Gallery
An Illusion of a mirror where no mirror exists is one example of the unusual works to be seen in the Whitney Museum cc licensed photo by Andrew Baron -
AIGA/NY In The House, Whitney Museum of American Art cc licensed photo by AIGA New York Chapter -
Studio Cafe, Whitney Museum of American Art, New York cc licensed photo by Sharon Mollerus -
Edward Hopper, Apartment Houses, East River, c. 1930 1/15/18 #whitneymuseum cc licensed photo by Sharon Mollerus -
Jasper Johns, Three Flags, 1958 1/15/18 #whitneymuseum cc licensed photo by Sharon Mollerus -
Laura Owens, Untitled, 1997 1/15/18 #whitneymuseum cc licensed photo by Sharon Mollerus -
Thomas Hart Benton, Poker Night (from A Streetcar Named Desire), 1946 1/15/18 #whitneymuseum cc licensed photo by Sharon Mollerus -
Robert Rauschenberg Satellite at the Whitney Museum of American Art cc licensed photo by -Jérôme- -
Rockwell Kent , Moonlight, Winter, c. 1940 1/15/18 #whitneymuseum cc licensed photo by Sharon Mollerus -
Ruth Asawa Number 1- 1955, 1954 1/15/18 #whitneymuseum cc licensed photo by Sharon Mollerus -
Georgia O'Keeffe, Summer Days, 1936 cc licensed photo by Sharon Mollerus
