Families
Whitney Family Programs offer interactive tours, art-making workshops, and special events that encourage kids and adults to learn about art together.
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Vida Americana Family Day
Sat, Mar 21
Join us for the Whitney’s first ever bilingual Family Day as we celebrate the exhibition Vida Americana: Mexican Muralists Remake American Art, 1925–1945. Bring the family to learn how the Mexican muralists influenced American artists.
Free with Museum admission.
Únase a nosotros para el primer día familiar bilingüe del Whitney mientras celebramos la exposición Vida americana: Los muralistas mexicanos rehacen el arte estadounidense, 1925–1945. Traiga a la familia a aprender cómo los muralistas mexicanos influyeron los artistas estadounidenses.
Gratis con la entrada al museo.
Open Studio
Saturdays and Sundays
For families with kids of all ages
Drop in every weekend to try a different art-making project inspired by what’s on view at the Museum.
Please note: There will be no open studio on December 28 and 29.
Stroller Tours
Select Saturdays
For parents and caregivers with babies 0–18 months
Whitney Teaching Fellows—PhD candidates in art history—lead engaging tours that highlight works in the current exhibitions. Tours are for new moms and dads when the Museum is closed to the public. Crying babies are welcome!
Family Tours
Select Saturdays
For families with kids ages 5 and up
Join us for short, interactive family tours of kid-friendly works on view! Learn about art together through lively discussion and fun gallery activities.
Family Fun for Families with Kids on the Autism Spectrum
Select Saturdays
For families with kids ages 6 and up
Join sensory-friendly gallery activities and art-making workshops for kids on the autism spectrum and download our social narrative.
Tours for Immigrant Families
Select Saturdays
For families with kids ages 5 and up
Whitney educators invite immigrant families who speak any language or level of English to explore the galleries and participate in fun activities.
All Upcoming Events
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Sat,
Feb 29
Stroller Tour: Vida Americana: Mexican Muralists Remake American Art, 1925–1945
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Sat,
Feb 29
Open Studio
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Mar 1
Open Studio
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Mar 7
Open Studio
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Sat,
Mar 7
Tours for Immigrant Families
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Mar 8
Open Studio
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Mar 14
Open Studio
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Mar 15
Open Studio
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Sat,
Mar 21
Open Studio
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Sat,
Mar 21
Vida Americana Family Day
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Mar 22
Open Studio
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Mar 28
Open Studio
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Sun,
Mar 29
Open Studio
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Apr 4
Stroller Tour: The Whitney's Collection: Selections from 1900 to 1965
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Apr 4
Open Studio
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Sat,
Apr 4
Tours for Immigrant Families
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Apr 5
Open Studio
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Apr 11
Open Studio
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Apr 12
Open Studio
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Apr 18
Open Studio
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Apr 19
Open Studio
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Apr 25
Open Studio
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Apr 26
Open Studio
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May 2
Open Studio
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Sat,
May 2
Tours for Immigrant Families
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May 3
Open Studio
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May 9
Open Studio
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May 10
Open Studio
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May 16
Open Studio
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May 17
Open Studio
Past Events
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