2017 Biennial Family Day Sat, May 6, 2017, 9:30 am–3 pm

2017 Biennial Family Day

Sat, May 6, 2017
9:30 am–3 pm

Jessi Reaves. Ottoman with Parked Chairs, 2017, plywood, polyurethane upholstery foam, metal, tapestry blankets, silk, cord, thread and hardware. 19 × 126 × 94 in.  Collection of the artist; courtesy Bridget Donahue, New York.

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The Hearst Artspace and the Seminar Room are equipped with induction hearing loops and infrared assistive listening systems. Accessible seating is also available.

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Laurie M. Tisch Education Center, Floor Five, and Floor Six

9:30–10:30 am: special early opening just for families!
Don’t miss the chance to bring your kids to visit the Whitney Biennial. We are opening the Museum an hour early just for you! Families are invited take part in a large-scale art workshop with Biennial artist Jessi Reaves. You can also participate in gallery tours and other art-making activities throughout the Museum. Tours will be offered from 9:30 am to 12 pm.

Free with Museum admission. Families are encouraged to purchase admission tickets online in advance.


On the Hour

A 30-second online art project:
Maya Man, A Realistic Day In My Life Living In New York City

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Learn more at whitney.org/artport

On the Hour projects can contain motion and sound. To respect your accessibility settings autoplay is disabled.