Up to 2 hours
The Whitney Museum of American Art
Want to find the best New York museums? The city is full of museums, but The Whitney Museum of American Art is a little different.
What you'll do
It's dedicated to promoting present-day art by collecting, preserving, interpreting, and exhibiting works by living artists, and the museum is vital to the success of the American art industry today.
Check out the signature exhibition - Biennial, touted as the country’s leading survey of the most recent developments in American art. You’ll also get to see up-and-coming artists, as the museum has its finger on the pulse when it comes to identifying the next big thing.
Facts
There are an impressive 50,000 square feet of indoor galleries and 13,000 square feet of outdoor exhibition space in this museum.
The Whitney Museum of American Art was founded in 1930 and opened in 1931 on West Eighth Street in Greenwich Village.
The museum collection boasts over 21,000 works created by more than 3,000 artists in the United States.
What's included
General admission to the museum
Access to all exhibits on display
Guided exhibit tours
A chance to peruse over 21,000 modern works
Where you'll be
99 Gansevoort Street,, New York, USHow to get there
A, C, E, or L trains to 14th Street station. Exit the station and head west on W. 14th towards Washington Street. Make a left and head south for 2 blocks to Gansevoort Street.
Operating hours
Wednesday - Monday : 10:30AM-6PM Closed Tuesdays
For the most up-to-date opening hours, we recommend checking the Whitney Museum of American Art website.
Closings & holidays
The Museum is closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 24, 2022, and Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25, 2022.
The Museum will close early at 5PM on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2022, and New Year's Eve, December 31, 2022.
The Museum will be open on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 from 10AM–6PM.
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