Whitney Museum of American Art Admission Ticket
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Free daily tours
- Whitney Museum of American Art Admission
- Food and drinks (available for purchase)
Itinerary
As the preeminent institution devoted to the art of the United States, the Whitney Museum of American Art presents the full range of 20th century and contemporary American art, with a special focus on works by living artists. The Whitney is dedicated to collecting, preserving, interpreting, and exhibiting American art, and its collection—the finest holding of twentieth-century American art in the world—is it’s key resource. The Museum's signature exhibition, the Biennial, is the country's leading survey of the most recent developments in American art. Designed by architect Renzo Piano and situated between the High Line and the Hudson River, the Whitney's new building vastly increases the Museum’s exhibition and programming space, providing the most expansive view ever of its unsurpassed collection of modern and contemporary American art. Enjoy iconic works by Edward Hopper, Jackson Pollack, and Georgia O'Keeffe in natural light filled galleries and sweeping views of Manhattan on the Museum’s outdoor observation decks. The Whitney welcomes you to the Meatpacking District, a 20 square-block neighborhood with a bustling community of artists, galleries, restaurants, and nightlife. The Museum is steps from the High Line, Chelsea Market, and a short walk from Greenwich Village, where the Museum was founded by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney in 1930.
Meeting point
Start Location
99 Gansevoort Street,, New York City, New York, United States
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Traveler reviews
Interesting but short visit
Not the biggest collection, compared to The Met and MoMA. Some interesting exhibits but didn't take long to get through it all
Cool museum with beautiful collections and very well-maintained spaces.
The visit is pleasant, and the museum is clean, modern, and well-organized. However, if you are passing through New York with limited time, this is not necessarily a priority among all the must-sees in the city. The experience remains interesting, but in my opinion, there are other museums or activities that are more noteworthy to prioritize first.
Mistake
Make sure if you click’2 adult tickets by mistake and you really need 2‘senior,’ know that you have to pay for 4 tickets even tho you think you’ve deleted the ‘2 adult.’
Don't Miss Calder's Circus!
Don't Miss Calder's Circus! We went to The Whitney to see the Mary Heilmann exhibit, which consisted of one gallery with colorful walls and chairs. And frankly, this writer enjoyed sitting down for a moment after standing on the subway and then walking several blocks to the museum. Plus, the view out the windows of some unusual and rather whimsical, undulating architecture was spectacular (see photo). We had advanced tickets, but I'm not really sure we needed them. Prices are reasonable - $24 for seniors; $30 for adults... We really enjoyed the permanent collection, starting with the top floor and the Calder's Circus exhibit (see photos). Not only will you see the whimsical wire circus figures and paintings, but there's a film to watch with Calder himself, performing a little show with some of the figures. We walked through every floor of the museum, seeing some familiar artists, like Roy Lichtenstein, and many we were glad to learn about. I would estimate that two hours would be about right for a visit here. I am really glad we went to the Whitney.
A Most Inviting Experience
An exceptional space with the best of a wide range of American art. Start at the top floor, walk through the galleries and pause for a time on the outside deck with views of Meatpacking the Highline, Little Island (Hudson River), and the city. The cafe serves pastries from Frenchette, and there are tables outside on the deck. After that walk down the outside staircase to the next galleries.