Works on view
Watch & Listen
guided tours for
school groups (k–12)
School and educator programs use works of art in the Whitney’s collection and exhibitions to create a forum for ideas, debate, and exchange. In an hour-long thematic gallery tour that builds upon classroom learning, we introduce students to three to five works of art through discussions and activities that incorporate the artist’s voice and process.
Free for New York City public schools (K–12)
$200 per group for all other schools
Group size is limited to twenty-five students or less, with a two group limit per tour time. For more detailed information on group sizes, tour dates, and tour times, please refer to the online tour scheduling form. This is the only way that tours may be scheduled.
If you have any questions, please email schoolprograms@whitney.org.
guided tours for
private groups
Private groups may request a tour of the Whitney’s permanent collection or a special exhibition. All private tours are conducted by Whitney Teaching Fellows, PhD candidates in art history, and last one hour. Tours must be scheduled one month to three months in advance.
$28 per adult ($280 minimum)
$20 per person for students and seniors ($200 minimum)
To schedule a tour, please fill out the online tour request form. This is the only way tours may be scheduled; phone and email requests will not be honored.
If you have any questions, please email privatetours@whitney.org.
guided tours for
corporate groups
Corporate Members of the Whitney Museum may schedule guided group tours both during regular Museum operating hours and after-hours. Many tour-related fees are waived for Corporate Members. Corporations that are not Corporate Members may only schedule tours during regular Museum operating hours. See “Guided Tours for Private Groups” above for pricing and more information.
To arrange a tour or for more information about Corporate Membership, please contact the Corporate Partnerships department at corporate_partnerships@whitney.org or (212) 570-3643.
Group Admission
Group visits to the Whitney are available at a reduced rate for high school and college students, adults, and seniors. To receive discounted group admission, groups must consist of ten or more visitors. Groups may arrive at the Museum together and then disperse throughout the galleries. Groups should complete the Group Scheduling Request Form and read the Group Visit Guidelines.
Teachers wishing to lecture their class may request a Lecture Badge. To obtain a Lecture Badge, the request must be made on the group reservation form. To see if you qualify, please read the Group Visit Guidelines and follow the instructions. There is a $25 fee that will include the teacher’s admission.
All reservations are required and must be made one to three months in advance. The Museum reserves the right not to allow large groups into the Museum without prior reservations.
Group visits are only scheduled on the half-hour and during the following times:
Wednesday and Thursday, 11:30 am–4:30 pm
Friday, 1:30–4:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday, 11:30 am–4:30 pm
$15 for adults ($150 minimum)
$12 for seniors (ages 65 and over) and students ($100 minimum)
Personnel from other museums, high school, ICOM, AAM members, and CUNY student group tickets are free. A reservation is required in order to receive express admission. There is a $2 administrative fee per ticket.
Effective July 1, 2013: the following rates will apply to group visits: $16 for adults, $14 for seniors (ages 65 and over) and students.
Please refer to our Group Visit Guidelines prior to scheduling a group visit.
Tours can only be scheduled online; phone and email requests will not be honored.
To schedule a visit, please fill out the Group Scheduling Request Form.
For more information, please contact grouptours@whitney.org.
