Public Programs
Engage with artists, curators, writers, and scholars through innovative programs that explore the Whitney’s current exhibitions and permanent collection.
Get Updates About Upcoming Lectures, Talks, and Courses
Events
We host conversations, symposia, film screenings, performances, virtual events, and more. These events explore American art and critical issues in contemporary culture through the Whitney’s exhibitions and collection. Check the calendar for what's on.
Courses and Workshops
Open up new perspectives with one of the Whitney’s courses, drop-in discussions, or artmaking workshops. These offerings are opportunities to dive deeper into art at the Whitney and engage with experts in the field.
Tours
Free gallery tours through the Whitney’s current exhibitions are offered each day. Private group tours led by Teaching Fellows or Museum Educators are also available for an additional fee with advanced registration.
Queer History Walks
Take a free walking tour to discover the vibrant queer history of the Whitney Museum's surrounding neighborhood. Explore select historical sites where the LGBTQ+ community once found a place to connect and create. If you can't join us in-person June–October when these tours are offered, listen to the audio guide.
Upcoming Programs
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Fri,
Dec 6Free Friday Nights Artmaking
6:30–9:30 pm
Open to all ages
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Fri,
Dec 13Free Friday Nights Artmaking
5:30–9:30 pm
Open to all ages
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Wed,
Dec 18Ailey Dance Class: Afro-Cuban
1–2 pm
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Ailey Dance Class: Afro-Cuban
4–5 pm
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Thurs,
Dec 19Ailey Dance Class: Hip Hop
1–2 pm
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Ailey Dance Class: Hip Hop
4–5 pm
Recorded Programs
Many of our public programs are recorded and available to be viewed later. Check out videos of past programs from the comfort of your home.
Past Events Archive
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2020
Art History from Home:
Queer BelongingJuly 21, 2020
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Art History from Home: Eros
July 16, 2020
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Art History from Home: Abstracted Bodies
July 14, 2020
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Artmaking From Home: DIY Pottery
July 10, 2020
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Art History from Home:
Domestic AestheticsJuly 9, 2020
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Art History from Home:
What Makes a Photograph?July 7, 2020
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Art History from Home:
Me, Myself, and IJuly 2, 2020
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Art History from Home:
Asian American PerspectivesJune 30, 2020
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Artmaking from Home:
Lessons in LongingJune 27, 2020
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Art History From Home:
Queer BelongingJune 25, 2020
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Art History From Home:
Queer BelongingJune 23, 2020
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Artmaking From Home:
Suspended SculpturesJune 20, 2020
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Jed Perl in Conversation with Alexander S. C. Rower
June 18, 2020
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Art History From Home:
When Did Video Become Art?June 18, 2020
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Art History From Home:Me, Myself, and I
June 16, 2020
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Art History From Home:Portable Landscapes
June 11, 2020
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Cancelled: Art History From Home: Me, Myself, and I
June 9, 2020
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Art History From Home:
Technology, Fantasy, and Popular CultureJune 4, 2020
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Art History From Home: Collective Memory in Contemporary Black Art
June 2, 2020
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Art History From Home:Domestic Aesthetics
May 28, 2020
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Art History From Home:
Art and TechnologyMay 26, 2020
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Art History From Home: Asian American Perspectives
May 21, 2020
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Art History From Home:
Queer BelongingMay 19, 2020
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Art History From Home:
When Did Video Become Art?May 14, 2020
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Art History From Home: Me, Myself, and I
May 12, 2020
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Art History From Home: Domestic Aesthetics
May 7, 2020
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Art History From Home: Me, Myself, and I
May 5, 2020
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Art History From Home: Collective Memory in Contemporary Black Art
Apr 30, 2020
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Art History From Home: Technology and Fantasy
Apr 30, 2020
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Art History From Home:
Art and TechnologyApr 23, 2020