Families
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Whitney family programs offer artmaking workshops, special events and tours, in-gallery activity guides, and at-home artmaking challenges that encourage kids and adults to learn about art together.
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Free Second Sundays
Admission to the Whitney is free all day on the second Sunday of every month. Visitors of all ages enjoy artmaking, activities, tours, classes, and other special events that celebrate Whitney exhibitions and community events.
Upcoming dates
August 10
September 14
October 12
November 9
December 14
January 11
February 8
March 8
Open Studio
On Saturdays, 11 am - 3 pm, families with kids of all ages are invited to get creative at the Whitney! Join us to make your own art inspired by works on view in the collection and current exhibitions. Each week we offer a different artmaking project.
Upcoming dates
August 16
August 23
September 6
September 20
September 27
October 4
October 18
October 25
November 1
November 15
November 22
November 29
December 6
December 20
Family Tours
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 tours are offered on select Saturdays in both Spanish and English. Check the calendar for tour times.
Art Challenge at Home
Eager to inspire the young artists in your family? Enjoy art projects designed for kids and grown-ups to do together at home.
Activity Guides
Explore the galleries with kid-friendly activity guides in English and Spanish. Print the guide at home or pick one up at the Whitney. Each guide is filled with activities that will prompt you and your child to look, think, and wonder together.
Upcoming Family Events
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Aug 10Free Second Sundays
Aug 10, 2025
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All Ages Artmaking: Figure Drawing
Free Second Sundays, 11 am–2 pm
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All Ages Artmaking: Buttons with a Message
Aug 10, 2025
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All Ages Artmaking: Community Riverscape
Aug 10, 2025
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Story Time with NYPL
Aug 10, 2025
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Story Time with NYPL
Aug 10, 2025
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Story Time with NYPL
Aug 10, 2025
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Aug 16Open Studio 2025
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Aug 23Open Studio 2025
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Sept 6Open Studio 2025
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Sept 14Free Second Sundays
Sept 14, 2025
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All Ages Artmaking: Magnetic Mosaic
Sept 14, 2025
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Sept 20Open Studio 2025
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Sept 27Open Studio 2025
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Oct 4Open Studio 2025
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Oct 12Free Second Sundays
Oct 12, 2025
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Oct 18Open Studio 2025
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Oct 25Open Studio 2025
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Nov 1Open Studio 2025
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Nov 9Free Second Sundays
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Nov 15Open Studio 2025
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Nov 22Open Studio 2025
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Nov 29Open Studio 2025
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Dec 6Open Studio 2025
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Dec 14Free Second Sundays
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Dec 20Open Studio 2025
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Jan 11Free Second Sundays
Jan 11, 2026
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Feb 8Free Second Sundays
Feb 8, 2026
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Mar 8Free Second Sundays
Mar 8, 2026
Family Event Archive
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All Ages Artmaking: New York, New York
Sunday, July 13, 2025
11 am–4 pmOpen to all ages
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All Ages Artmaking: Collective Composition
Sunday, July 13, 2025
11 am–3 pmOpen to all ages
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All Ages Artmaking: Community Pride Mural
Sunday, June 8, 2025
11 am–3 pmOpen to all ages
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All Ages Artmaking: Dress up and Draw
Sunday, June 8, 2025
11 am–4 pmOpen to all ages
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All Ages Artmaking: Collective Bouquet
Sunday, May 11, 2025
11 am–3 pmOpen to all ages
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All Ages Artmaking: Floral Still Life Drawing
Sunday, May 11, 2025
11 am–4 pmOpen to all ages