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Peter Burr, Sunshine Monument

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Whitney Museum of American Art
Open today: 10:30 am–6 pm
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Whitney Museum of American Art
Open today: 10:30 am–6 pm
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Become a Member

Whitney Contemporaries

The Whitney Contemporaries is a dynamic group of art enthusiasts, supporters, and advocates, ages twenty-one to forty.

Members choose from two levels of support. Contemporaries ($750 for two) can access artist studio visits as well as talks and discussions with Whitney curatorial staff. Contemporaries Patrons ($1,250 for two) enjoy additional opportunities such as private collection visits, and insider experiences with artists, curators, and tastemakers.

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Get in touch with us at (212) 570-3641 or at memberinfo@whitney.org.

A view of two people dining on the terrace and a city view on a sunny day.

Whitney Museum of American Art, 2023. Photograph by Ryan Lowry

A view of two people dining on the terrace and a city view on a sunny day.

Upcoming Contemporaries Events

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Your Contemporaries Experience

Two people standing in front of a white exhibition wall featuring a series of framed works.

Installation view of Jasper Johns: Mind/Mirror (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, September 29, 2021–February 13, 2022). Artwork ©️ 2021 Jasper Johns/VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Photograph by Ryan Lowry

Two people standing in front of a white exhibition wall featuring a series of framed works.

Visit As Often As You Like

We are happy to provide unlimited free admission using your member card. Don’t have your card? You’re welcome to book your tickets in advance.

  • Visiting with friends or family? Contemporaries Members enjoy complimentary admission for two accompanied guests with their membership card. Contemporaries Patron Members enjoy complimentary admission for four accompanied guests.
  • Before you head to the Museum, please review our up-to-date visitor policies.
City streets viewed from above

View of the Meatpacking District from the Whitney Museum of American Art. Photograph by Nic Lehoux

City streets viewed from above

Save at the Whitney, Online, and Beyond

Simply show your Membership card for special perks.

  • Enjoy discounts from the Whitney Shop in-store and online as well as special shopping days throughout the year.
  • Save at our newly opened Frenchette Bakery at the Whitney, and experience special offers at local favorites in the Meatpacking District.
  • Explore top modern and contemporary art museums around the world through the Reciprocal Admission Program (Dual level and above).
Three people stand around a large painting with swaths of black, orange, pink, and blue.

Tour of The Whitney’s Collection: Selections from 1900 to 1965 (Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, June 28, 2019–). Ed Clark, Winter Bitch, 1959. Photograph by Filip Wolak

Three people stand around a large painting with swaths of black, orange, pink, and blue.

Learn, Discuss, Explore

In addition to exclusive events we have planned for you, here are other ways to enjoy the Whitney.

Executive Committee

Co-Chairs 
Micaela Erlanger, Adam Fields, Flora Irving

Trustee Liaison 
Joanne Leonhardt Cassullo

Curatorial Liaison 
Melinda Lang

Executive Committee
Fred Baba, Michael Carl, Jessica Gersh, Alexander Hankin, Molly Krause, Beth Kurteson, Suzanna Lee, Heather Ripley, Nikhil Shah, Catherine Smith Licari

Past Events

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