Plan Your Visit

Exterior view of the Whitney Museum building at nighttime. The windows are brightly lit and museum-goers are visible in the galleries and on the terrace
Exterior view of the Whitney Museum building at nighttime. The windows are brightly lit and museum-goers are visible in the galleries and on the terrace

Photograph by Nic Lehoux

Tickets

Book tickets online in advance or at the Museum. Members may use their membership cards for anytime admission. Corporate partners and other Museum affiliates may book complimentary tickets. 

Learn about discounted and free admission, including Free 25 and Under, Free Friday Nights, and Free Second Sundays. 


Adults
$30

Seniors and students
$24

New! 25 and under
Free

Members 
Free

Groups 
Discounts for schools and groups of 10+

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The Whitney

The Whitney Museum of American Art is a must-see New York destination. As the preeminent institution devoted to the art of the United States, the Whitney presents the full range of twentieth-century and contemporary American art, with a special focus on works by living artists.


Location

Located in Manhattan's Meatpacking District—steps away from the Hudson River Greenway and the West Side Highway—the Whitney is easily accessible by bicycle, car, and public transportation and is a must-see New York destination.

Address:
Whitney Museum of American Art
99 Gansevoort Street, New York, NY 10014

Phone:
(212) 570-3600

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The A, C, E, and L subway lines stop about six blocks from the Museum at 14th Street and 8th Avenue.

There are numerous parking garages in the area including three ICON parking facilities nearby, at 99 Jane Street, 134–36 Jane Street, and 385 West 15th Street.

Bicycle racks are available in the front of the Museum, and Citi Bike docks are located at the southwest corner of Gansevoort and Washington Streets.

To be picked up or dropped off in front of the Museum, car services such as Uber and Lyft may be called to 99 Gansevoort Street. The best place to hail a cab along Gansevoort Street is at the corner of Hudson Street, just three blocks east of the Museum.



Hours

Book tickets online in advance or at the Museum.

Open today: 10:30 am–6 pm
Mon 10:30 am–6 pm
Tues Closed
Wed 10:30 am–6 pm
Thurs 10:30 am–6 pm
Fri 10:30 am–10 pm
Sat 10:30 am–6 pm
Sun 10:30 am–6 pm

2024 Holiday Hours

  • The Museum will be closed on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. 
  • There will be extended hours until 8 pm on Thursday, December 26, and Saturday, December 28.  
  • There will also be member mornings on Saturday, December 28 and Sunday, December 29. Members will enjoy special weekend morning access from 9:30–10:30 am.
  • The Museum will be open on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 from 10:30 am–5 pm.
Open today: 9 am–6 pm
Mon 9 am–6 pm
Tues 9 am–3 pm
Wed 9 am–6 pm
Thurs 9 am–6 pm
Fri 9 am–10 pm
Sat 9 am–6 pm
Sun 9 am–6 pm
Open today: 10:30 am–5 pm
Mon 10:30 am–5 pm
Tues Closed
Wed 10:30 am–5 pm
Thurs 10:30 am–5 pm
Fri 10:30 am–9 pm
Sat 10:30 am–5 pm
Sun 10:30 am–5 pm
The facade of the Whitney Museum against a blue sky.
The facade of the Whitney Museum against a blue sky.

Photograph by Nic Lehoux


Know Before You Go

We are excited to welcome you to the Museum. Here is what you need to know before you visit. 

All visitors are encouraged to purchase advance tickets to expedite entry to the Museum.

There are restrooms on Floors -1, 2, 3, 5, 7, and 8. Check out the Museum map for more details.

Admission to the ground floor of the Museum is always free, this includes entry to the gallery on Floor 1, the lobby, Whitney Shop, and Frenchette Bakery. Please stop in during Museum hours. Admission to the entire Museum is free on Friday nights and the second Sunday of every month. Learn more about free and discounted offerings.

Strollers are permitted everywhere in the Museum but may not be left unattended or at coat check. 

Photography at the Museum and in the galleries is allowed. All photography should be for personal, non-commercial purposes only. The use of flash, tripods, and selfie sticks is prohibited.

Connect to the Whitney Free WiFi network anywhere in the building to access the Mobile Guide, Bloomberg Connects app, and other digital content.

To be picked up or dropped off in front of the Museum, car services such as Uber and Lyft can be called to 99 Gansevoort Street. The best place to hail a cab along Gansevoort Street is just three blocks east of the Museum at Hudson Street.

The Museum is entirely accessible via ramp and elevator. Manual wheelchairs are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis at the admissions desk on Floor 1 or at the coat check on Floor -1. Learn more about accessibility.

Review the Museum map.

By entering the Museum, you agree to abide by our visitor policies.


Winter at the Whitney
A Seasonal Guide

Here are our favorite ways to get festive and celebrate the season at the Whitney. Whether it's grabbing a hot drink at Frenchette, donating to the Toy Drive, or roaming our galleries for some warmth, you will certainly feel the spirit of the season.

 Learn More about Winter at the Whitney 


Experience

Dining
Our ground floor restaurant, Frenchette Bakery at the Whitney, offers a grab-and-go bakery as well as a sit-down, full-service cafe. Stop by Studio Bar on Floor 8 for snacks, beverages, and spectacular views.

Dining at the Whitney

New Free Days
Every Friday evening from 5–10 pm and on the second Sunday of every month, admission to the Museum is free. Both offerings include free access to exhibitions, special programming, and more.

Free and discounted admission

Neighborhood Discounts
Enjoy special discounts, benefits, and offers at our favorite local dining and shopping destinations when you show your Whitney Membership card or same-day admission ticket.

View Discounts

Accessibility
Learn about the access services offered at the Whitney, including wheelchair access and assistive listening systems.

Review Resources

Mobile Guide
Enhance your visit and hear the stories behind the art on view—directly from curators, leading cultural thinkers, and the artists themselves. Stream for free.

View the Mobile Guide

Planea tu visita (en español)
Para exposiciones selectas, nos complace ofrecer los siguientes recursos y programas en español.

Más Información

Bloomberg Connects
Visit us on Bloomberg Connects for more information, videos, and tips for your visit.

Learn More


What to See at the Whitney

The Essentials
A Guide

There is so much to do and see at the Whitney, but if you’re short on time, here are a few of our favorites.

View the Essentials Guide

On the Hour

A 30-second online art project:
Maya Man, A Realistic Day In My Life Living In New York City

Learn more about this project

Learn more at whitney.org/artport

On the Hour projects can contain motion and sound. To respect your accessibility settings autoplay is disabled.