Whitney Families
The Whitney welcomes families to create lasting memories together through art, learning, and fun for children and teens! Explore what’s available from spontaneous visits to signature programs created by our world-class educators and inspiring partners.
Open Studio on Saturdays
Join us on select Saturdays from 11 am–3 pm for Open Studio on Floor 3 and discover the Museum’s collection together through hands-on artmaking inspired by works on view.
September 26
October 3
October 17
October 24
October 31
November 14
November 21
December 5
December 19
Free Second Sundays
Admission to the Whitney is free all day on the second Sunday of every month. Families will find so much to enjoy with artmaking, story time, tours, classes, and other special events that celebrate Whitney exhibitions and community.
October 11
Storytime, Lobby, 11–11:30 am
Drawing, 5th Floor Terrace, 11 am–2 pm
Lichtenstein-inspired Mural, Artspace 11 am–3 pm
Screenprinting, Theater, 11 am–4 pm
November 8
Storytime, Lobby, 11–11:30 am
Jazz at Lincoln Center Concert, Theater, 11:30 am
Artmaking Overlooking Hudson, 5th Floor, 11 am–2 pm
Children's Museum of Manhattan Pop-Up Lounge, Artspace, 11 am–3 pm
Screenprinting, Theater, 1–5 pm
December 13
Storytime, Lobby, 11–11:30 am
Artmaking, Theater, 11 am–4 pm
Screenprinting, Artspace, 11 am–3 pm
Artmaking Overlooking Hudson, 5th Floor, 11 am–2 pm
Free Friday Nights at the Whitney
Free Friday Nights are perfect for teens. Every Friday from 5–10 pm, experience the Whitney transformed by music, special programming, late-night menus, and a lively social atmosphere with great art and city views.
Join us on select Fridays from 4–6 pm for Open Studio for Teens, created for teenagers to engage in hands-on projects alongside contemporary artists and educators.
September 25
Artmaking, Artspace, 6:30–9:30 pm
October 2
Art + You, Floor 6, 5:30–6:30 pm
Champions for the Arts: Your Voice. Your Community. Your Future., Theater, 6–8 pm
DJ Sets: Sean Augustine March and Willie Nedrow, Lobby, 6–10 pm
October 9
Public Records Music Set, Theater, 6:30 pm, 8 pm
October 16
Ailey Extension Dance Class, Theater, 6:30 pm, 8:30 pm
October 23
Public Records Music Set, Theater, 6:30 pm, 8 pm
October 30
Halloween Teen Night, Theater, 4–6:30 pm
November 6
Teen Open Studios, Artspace, 4–6 pm
Aspen Institute Why We Play, 5–8:30 pm
Printmaking, Artspace, 6:30–9:30 pm
Ailey Extension Dance Class, Lobby, 8:30–9:30 pm
November 13
Public Records Music Set, Theater, 6:30 pm, 8 pm
November 20
Ailey Extension Dance Class, Theater, 6:30 pm, 8:30 pm
December 4
Teen Open Studios, Artspace, 4–6 pm
Artmaking, Artspace, 6:30–9:30 pm
December 11
Public Records Music Set, Theater, 6:30 pm, 8 pm
December 18
Ailey Extension Dance Class, Theater, 6:30 pm, 8:30 pm
Second Sunday, December 14, 2025. Installation view of Mary Heilmann: Long Line (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, April 9, 2025-January 19, 2026). Photograph by Filip Wolak
Special Events for Families
The Whitney periodically hosts private receptions for our closest patrons and supporters. We have upcoming special events on the following dates:
Please contact Drew Atkins for more information.
November 8
Roy Lichtenstein–Themed
January 30
Isamu Noguchi–Themed
March 6
Roy Lichtenstein–Themed
Installation view of “Untitled” (America) during Free Second Sunday (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, October 12, 2025). From left to right: Norman Lewis, American Totem, 1960; Jay DeFeo, The Rose, 1958–66. Artworks © Norman Lewis, courtesy of Michael Rosenfeld Gallery, LLC; © 2025 The Jay DeFeo Foundation/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Photograph by Filip Wolak
Book a private family tour
At the Museum
Private tours offer a one-hour experience, welcoming up to twenty-five guests. Please submit the form linked below to request a tour. A member of our team will get back to you within 3–5 business days. Please note, we recommend three weeks’ advance notice.
Whitney Kids 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.