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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:
May 11 
June 8
July 13
August 10

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Open Studio

On Saturdays, 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. 

Open Studio will not take place on long weekends or Second Saturdays.

Dates:
May 17
May 31
June 14
June 28
July 19
July 26
August 2
August 16
August 23
September 6
September 20
September 27
October 4
October 18
October 25
November 1
November 15
November 22
December 6
December 20

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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.

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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.

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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.

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