Whitney Museum of American Art Tickets

About this experience

Whitney Museum of American Art Tickets The Whitney Museum of American Art stands as America's premier destination for contemporary and 20th-century American art. Located in New York's Meatpacking District, this nine-floor museum houses over 21,000 works by more than 3,000 artists, including masterpieces by Edward Hopper, Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock, and Georgia O'Keeffe. The museum's striking architecture, designed by Renzo Piano, provides the perfect backdrop for its extensive collection. Founded in 1931 by sculptor Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, the museum began with a focus on living American artists when few institutions valued contemporary American art. Today, it continues this mission with rotating exhibitions that showcase the latest in American artistic expression, ensuring each visit offers fresh discoveries alongside permanent collection highlights. Highlights Edward Hopper's "A Woman in the Sun" - a masterful exploration of solitude and light Alexander Calder's "Calder's Circus" - intricate kinetic sculptures that demonstrate the artist's playful genius Alice Neel's haunting portrait of Andy Warhol, painted after he was shot Works by Marsden Hartley showcasing abstract modernism George Bellows' dynamic depictions of urban life and sports Outdoor terraces offering panoramic views of the New York City skyline Plan Your Visit to Whitney Museum of American Art The Whitney Museum opens from 10:30 AM to 6 PM Sunday to Thursday, and from 10:30 AM to 10 PM on Friday and Saturday. The museum is closed on Tuesdays. Plan to spend 2-3 hours exploring the nine floors of galleries. Audio guides in English and Spanish are included with your ticket. Located at 99 Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District, the museum is easily accessible by subway. The closest stations are 14th Street-8th Avenue (A, C, E, L trains) and 14th Street-Union Square (4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, W trains). Note that large bags and suitcases are not permitted, and while photography is allowed, flash photography, tripods, and selfie sticks are prohibited. The museum features the Untitled restaurant for contemporary dining and outdoor terraces perfect for taking in city views. If you're exploring more of New York's cultural attractions, consider visiting the nearby Edge Observation Deck for spectacular city panoramas, or head uptown to experience the Empire State Building for another perspective on the city's artistic and architectural heritage.

Highlights

• Get ready to be blown away by the golden era of American art from the 20th century in the heart of New York City
• Located in the trendy Meatpacking District, the museum's new home offers 4 stories of outdoor balcony terraces with breathtaking city views! See a vast collection of over 21,000 artworks from more than 3,000 artists, such as Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock, Roy Lichtenstein, and Edward Hopper
• Don't worry about burning your data, the museum has got you covered with free WiFi so you can dive deeper into the art pieces that fascinate you
• Fun Fact: In 1985, Columbia Records hosted a lavish event for Bob Dylan at the museum, attended by icons like Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, David Bowie, Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, and Yoko Ono.

What is included

• Entry to the Whitney Museum of American Art Audio guide in English & Spanish Biennial 2024 (Mar 20 to Aug 11, 2024) Free Wi-Fi

Before you go

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Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.