Whitney Museum of American Art: Events: Family Tours

Whitney Wees: Drawing Shadows and Light

Whitney Museum of American Art

For families with kids ages 4–5
Saturday, August 17, 2013 10–11 AM
Categories: Family Tours, Family Programs, For kids ages 4–5

Learn how Edward Hopper used shadow and light to set the scene in his drawings, from the luminous morning sky to the dark shadows of night! Visit Hopper Drawing and American Legends: From Calder to O’Keeffe to compare how different artists use light and dark in their art works.

Over the summer, Whitney Wees will start a wee bit earlier, at 10 am. This will enable families to explore Hopper Drawing and other exhibitions before the Museum opens to the public!

August 3, 10–11 am: Register
August 17, 10–11 am: Register

$10 per family (free for Family Series members or Friend-level members and higher). Admission to program includes Museum admission. Registration is recommended; drop-ins are welcome if space is available.

Whitney Wees: Drawing Shadows and Light

Whitney Museum of American Art

For families with kids ages 4–5
Saturday, August 3, 2013 10–11 AM
Categories: Family Tours, Family Programs, For kids ages 4–5

Over the summer, Whitney Wees will start a wee bit earlier, at 10 am. This will enable families to explore Hopper Drawing and other exhibitions before the Museum opens to the public!

August 3, 10–11 am: Register
August 17, 10–11 am: Register

Whitney Wees: Drawing Places

Whitney Museum of American Art

For families with kids ages 4–5
Saturday, July 27, 2013 10–11 AM
Categories: Family Tours, Family Programs, For kids ages 4–5

Edward Hopper drew the places he saw, from storefronts and skyscrapers to trees and houses. Then he added in elements from his imagination. Come and explore Hopper Drawing and American Legends: From Calder to O’Keeffe and learn how different artists represent spaces and places in their work.

Over the summer, Whitney Wees will start a wee bit earlier, at 10 am. This will enable families to explore Hopper Drawing and other exhibitions before the Museum opens to the public!

July 13, 10–11 am: Register
July 27, 10–11 am: Register

Whitney Wees: Drawing Places

Whitney Museum of American Art

For families with kids ages 4–5
Saturday, July 13, 2013 10–11 AM
Categories: Family Tours, Family Programs, For kids ages 4–5

Over the summer, Whitney Wees will start a wee bit earlier, at 10 am. This will enable families to explore Hopper Drawing and other exhibitions before the Museum opens to the public!

July 13, 10–11 am: Register
July 27, 10–11 am: Register

Whitney Wees: Drawing People

Whitney Museum of American Art

For families with kids ages 4–5
Saturday, June 29, 2013 10–11 AM
Categories: Family Tours, Family Programs, For kids ages 4–5

Edward Hopper drew the colorful characters of the city, from well-dressed men and women to soldiers and clowns. Come and explore Hopper Drawing and American Legends: From Calder to O’Keeffe to compare how Hopper and other artists picture people in their art.

Over the summer, Whitney Wees will start a wee bit earlier, at 10 am. This will enable families to explore Hopper Drawing and other exhibitions before the Museum opens to the public!

June 15, 10–11 am: Register
June 22, 10–11 am: Register
June 29, 10–11 am: Register

Hopper Drawing

Whitney Museum of American Art

For parents with babies 0–18 months
Friday, June 28, 2013 12–1 PM
Categories: Stroller Tours, For kids ages 0–18 months, Family Programs, Family Tours

Whitney Teaching Fellows, PhD candidates in art history, lead engaging tours of current exhibitions for new moms and dads when the Museum is closed to the public. Crying babies are welcome!

June 14, 12–1 pm: Register
June 28, 12–1 pm: Register

$25 per adult ($10 for Family Series members or Friend-level members and higher). Registration for this program is required.

Whitney Wees: Drawing People

Whitney Museum of American Art

For families with kids ages 4–5
Saturday, June 22, 2013 10–11 AM
Categories: Family Tours, Family Programs, For kids ages 4–5

Over the summer, Whitney Wees will start a wee bit earlier, at 10 am. This will enable families to explore Hopper Drawing and other exhibitions before the Museum opens to the public!

June 15, 10–11 am: Register
June 22, 10–11 am: Register
June 29, 10–11 am: Register

Whitney Wees: Drawing People

Whitney Museum of American Art

For families with kids ages 4–5
Saturday, June 15, 2013 10–11 AM
Categories: Family Tours, Family Programs, For kids ages 4–5

Over the summer, Whitney Wees will start a wee bit earlier, at 10 am. This will enable families to explore Hopper Drawing and other exhibitions before the Museum opens to the public!

June 15, 10–11 am: Register
June 22, 10–11 am: Register
June 29, 10–11 am: Register

Hopper Drawing

Whitney Museum of American Art

For parents with babies 0–18 months
Friday, June 14, 2013 12–1 PM
Categories: Stroller Tours, For kids ages 0–18 months, Family Programs, Family Tours

Whitney Teaching Fellows, PhD candidates in art history, lead engaging tours of current exhibitions for new moms and dads when the Museum is closed to the public. Crying babies are welcome!

June 14, 12–1 pm: Register
June 28, 12–1 pm: Register

$25 per adult ($10 for Family Series members or Friend-level members and higher). Registration for this program is required.