Plan your visit
Photograph by Nic Lehoux
Tickets
Book tickets online in advance or at the Museum. Members may use their membership cards for anytime admission. Corporate partners and other Museum affiliates may book complimentary tickets.
Learn about discounted and free admission, including Free 25 and Under, Free Friday Nights, and Free Second Sundays.
Adults
$30
Seniors and students
$24
New! 25 and under
Free
Members
Free
Groups
Discounts for schools and groups of 10+
The Whitney
The Whitney Museum of American Art is a must-see New York destination. As the preeminent institution devoted to the art of the United States, the Whitney presents the full range of twentieth-century and contemporary American art, with a special focus on works by living artists.
Location
Located in Manhattan's Meatpacking District—steps away from the Hudson River Greenway and the West Side Highway—the Whitney is easily accessible by bicycle, car, and public transportation and is a must-see New York destination.
Address:
Whitney Museum of American Art
99 Gansevoort Street, New York, NY 10014
Phone:
(212) 570-3600
The A, C, E, and L subway lines stop about six blocks from the Museum at 14th Street and 8th Avenue.
There are numerous parking garages in the area including three ICON parking facilities nearby, at 99 Jane Street, 134–36 Jane Street, and 385 West 15th Street.
Bicycle racks are available in the front of the Museum, and Citi Bike docks are located at the southwest corner of Gansevoort and Washington Streets.
To be picked up or dropped off in front of the Museum, car services such as Uber and Lyft may be called to 99 Gansevoort Street. The best place to hail a cab along Gansevoort Street is at the corner of Hudson Street, just three blocks east of the Museum.
Hours
Book tickets online in advance or at the Museum.
| Mon | 10:30 am–6 pm |
| Tues | Closed |
| Wed | 10:30 am–6 pm |
| Thurs | 10:30 am–6 pm |
| Fri | 10:30 am–10 pm |
| Sat | 10:30 am–6 pm |
| Sun | 10:30 am–6 pm |
| Mon | 9 am–6 pm |
| Tues | 9 am–3 pm |
| Wed | 9 am–6 pm |
| Thurs | 9 am–6 pm |
| Fri | 9 am–10 pm |
| Sat | 9 am–6 pm |
| Sun | 9 am–6 pm |
| Mon | 10:30 am–5 pm |
| Tues | Closed |
| Wed | 10:30 am–5 pm |
| Thurs | 10:30 am–5 pm |
| Fri | 10:30 am–9 pm |
| Sat | 10:30 am–5 pm |
| Sun | 10:30 am–5 pm |
Photograph by Nic Lehoux
Know Before You Go
We are excited to welcome you to the Museum. Here is what you need to know before you visit.
All visitors are encouraged to purchase advance tickets to expedite entry to the Museum. Refund, resale, exchange, or transfer of Museum tickets or membership benefits is not permitted.
There are restrooms on Floors -1, 2, 3, 5, 7, and 8. Check out the Museum map for more details.
Admission to the ground floor of the Museum is always free, this includes entry to the gallery on Floor 1, the lobby, Whitney Shop, and Frenchette Bakery. Please stop in during Museum hours. Admission to the entire Museum is free on Friday nights and the second Sunday of every month. Learn more about free and discounted offerings.
Strollers are permitted everywhere in the Museum but may not be left unattended or at coat check.
Photography at the Museum and in the galleries is allowed. All photography should be for personal, non-commercial purposes only. The use of flash, tripods, and selfie sticks is prohibited.
Connect to the Whitney Free WiFi network anywhere in the building to access the Mobile Guide, Bloomberg Connects app, and other digital content.
To be picked up or dropped off in front of the Museum, car services such as Uber and Lyft can be called to 99 Gansevoort Street. The best place to hail a cab along Gansevoort Street is just three blocks east of the Museum at Hudson Street.
The Museum is entirely accessible via ramp and elevator. Manual wheelchairs are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis at the admissions desk on Floor 1 or at the coat check on Floor -1. Learn more about accessibility.
Review the Museum map.
By entering the Museum, you agree to abide by our visitor policies.
Amy Sherald: American Sublime
Through Aug 10
This must-see exhibition showcases fifty monumental portraits, from rarely seen early paintings to new and defining pieces. Experience Sherald’s poetic and incisive vision of American identity, including her iconic portrait of former First Lady Michelle Obama, in a breathtaking celebration of Black Americans and portraiture.
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West Side Fest
July 11–13, 2025
Join us and our neighbors on July 11–13, 2025 for West Side Fest, a free, multi-site celebration organized by the West Side Cultural Network. Museums, parks, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions located within a half-mile portion of historic New York are presenting free admission days, special indoor and outdoor programming, artmaking for all ages, performances, and more to welcome all New Yorkers to the culturally vibrant western edge of Manhattan.
Experience
Dining
Our ground floor restaurant, Frenchette Bakery at the Whitney, offers a grab-and-go bakery as well as a sit-down, full-service cafe. Stop by Studio Bar on Floor 8 for snacks, beverages, and spectacular views.
New Free Days
Every Friday evening from 5–10 pm and on the second Sunday of every month, admission to the Museum is free. Both offerings include free access to exhibitions, special programming, and more.
Neighborhood Discounts
Enjoy special discounts, benefits, and offers at our favorite local dining and shopping destinations when you show your Whitney Membership card or same-day admission ticket.
Accessibility
Learn about the access services offered at the Whitney, including wheelchair access and assistive listening systems.
Mobile Guide
Enhance your visit and hear the stories behind the art on view—directly from curators, leading cultural thinkers, and the artists themselves. Stream for free.
Planea tu visita (en español)
Para exposiciones selectas, nos complace ofrecer los siguientes recursos y programas en español.
Bloomberg Connects
Visit us on Bloomberg Connects for more information, videos, and tips for your visit.
What to See at the Whitney
Summer at the Whitney
A Seasonal Guide
There is so much to do and see at the Museum and in the neighborhood this summer, here are a few of our favorites.
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Today's events
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