2024 Pride at the Whitney

Celebrate Pride at the Whitney all month long. Discover the queer history of the Meatpacking District, dance the night away at a party inspired by New York’s iconic ballroom culture, and get creative with artists. This June, drop by the Museum to enjoy inclusive activities for all ages. LGBTQ+ visitors and allies are invited to free parties, film screenings, creative workshops, performances, and more. 

Whitney Pride is part of the Museum’s ongoing commitment to support LGBTQ+ artists and communities and offers an inclusive space for all to gather and enjoy American art. Please note that registration is required for most programs.

Events

A choir on stage with raised hands, joyfully singing, led by a conductor in front.

New York City Gay Men’s Chorus: Our Joy Is a Protest
May 31

Prepare to be moved and inspired by performances that surprise, uplift, and challenge, echoing through the halls of the Whitney.

Learn more about the NYCGMC performance

Promotional graphic for NYC AIDS Memorial with "LEGENDS" text overlaying images of performers in vibrant costumes.

Legends of Drag
June 5

The New York City AIDS Memorial and Whitney Museum present the second annual Legends of Drag revue honoring the queens and queer elders who have long been cultural and spiritual leaders within their communities.

Learn more about the Legends of Drag event

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Member Night
June 6

Members are invited to explore our galleries after hours and honor the LGBTQ+ artists among us. Join us for figure drawing with legendary drag artists, workshops exploring queer spaces, mini talks, and more.

Learn more about Member Night

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Free Admission on Second Sundays
June 9

Admission to the Whitney is free all day on the second Sunday of every month. This month's Free Second Sunday will be a celebration of Pride. Join us for artmaking, tours, classes, and other special events.

Learn More about Free Second Sundays

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Whitney Community Pride Mural
June 9

What does Pride mean to you? Get creative in the Museum's Artspace and contribute a work of art to the Whitney Community Pride Mural. 

Learn more the Community Pride Mural

In the middle ground, a man, woman and child sit stiffly in swim attire under a small umbrella on a deck with an empty beach behind them. In the foreground, a muscular male figure wearing only tight swim trunks and a whistle around his neck, holds up a baton, and behind them, a pale, gaunt male figure passes by.

Queering the Collection
June 9

Join us for a tour exploring gender, sexuality, and LGBTQ+ perspectives in Selections from the Whitney’s Collection, 1900–1965.

Learn more about queering the collection tour

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Queer Teen Night
June 14

The Museum’s Youth Insights Leaders and 2024 Biennial artist Nyala Moon, welcome LGBTQ+ youth and allies to an evening of artmaking, performances, dancing, giveaways, and a tour of the 2024 Whitney Biennial. 

Learn more about queer teen night

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Radical Joy Ball with ADAPT
June 24

The Radical Joy Ball celebrates the pride of self-expression. This event highlights disability and LGBTQ+ Pride. 

Learn more about the radical joy ball

In a color photograph from the 1970s, men in various states of undress lounge around a derelict and rundown wooden pier, which is jutting out into blue-gray water of the Hudson River.

Queer History Walks 2024
Select weekends in June

Join us for a free walking tour that explores the rich queer history of the neighborhood surrounding the Whitney Museum.

Learn more about queer history walks

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Free Friday Nights
Free admission, weekly 5–10 PM

Admission to the Whitney is free from 5–10 pm every Friday evening. Join us for free admission, music, and special programming.

Learn more about free friday nights

Explore

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Queer History Walk
Listen

Explore the rich queer history of the Meatpacking District. Listen to our podcast minisode for a quick five-minute snapshot and find the complete twenty-minute tour on the audio guide. Listen while walking in the neighborhood or from the comfort of your home.

Podcast MinisodeFull Walking Tour

Accessibility 

To learn more about the accommodations offered at each program, please visit the individual event pages. Email accessfeedback@whitney.org or call (646) 666-5574 with additional questions. View additional Museum access information and resources.