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.
March 21, 28
April 4, 25
May 2, 16, 30
June 6, 20, 27
July 18, 25
August 1, 15, 22, 29
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.
March 8
Calder's Circus Performance and artmaking, and playtime with Children's Museum of Manhattan (CMOM)
Biennial Scavenger Hunt
Storytime with Spiral Books
April 12
Lincoln Center Children's Concert and Biennial Family Opening Celebration
Storytime with Spiral Books
May 10
Mother's Day with Floral Artmaking
Storytime with Spiral Books
June 14
Whitney Pride Celebration with Queer Urban Orchestra
Storytime with Spiral Books
July 12
West Side Fest and World Cup Block Party
August 9
Biennial Closing Celebration and High Line Partnership
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.
March 6
Open Studio for Teens: Mosaic Stories with Dyani White Hawk
Art + You: Gallery Conversations For Younger Adults
March 13
Biennial Opening and Live Music
March 20
Alvin Ailey Extension Dance Class
March 27
Teen Program
April 3
Art + You: Gallery Conversations For Younger Adults
April 17
Alvin Ailey Extension Dance Class
April 24
Aspen Institute: Aspen Conexión Latinos in Sport
May 1
WICKED and Broadway League
Art + You: Gallery Conversations For Younger Adults
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:
March 8
Please contact doteam@whitney.org for more information.
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 25 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.