Whitney Museum of American Art
99 Gansevoort Street
New York, NY
Wed-Mon 10:30 am–6 pm
Fri 10:30 am–10 pm (free admission 5-10 pm)
$30/adults, $24/students & seniors, free/ages 18 & under
See bold modern and contemporary American art in a very cool building.
🖼 Find works by American icons Georgia O’Keeffe, Jacob Lawrence, Edward Hopper and the charming Calder’s Circus in The Whitney’s Collection: Selections from 1900 to 1965.
📷 Look for all sorts of families in paintings, sculptures, videos, photographs, and time-based media installations in Inheritance, a multi-artist exhibition exploring the impacts of legacy and the past.
☀️ Outdoor terraces with stunning river views & cool sculptures are great for getting wiggles out.
✏️ Well-designed kids gallery guides and pencils available form the info desks. Drop in to Family Open Studios on Saturdays.
👶 The galleries are spacious and stroller-friendly. Lots of stairs in this tall building; the elevators are slow but have fun art inside. Find changing tables in single user/all gender restrooms on floors -1, 3, 5, and 8
🍽 New ground floor restaurant Frenchette Bakery offers a grab-and-go bakery with a selection of on-premises baked sweet and savory fare, as well as a sit-down cafe with pizzas, sandwiches, and more.
🍽 More eating options and outdoor tables at nearby Chelsea Market or dine (and play ping pong) at The Standard Biergarten down the block.
🌳 The southern entrance to the High Line is next door, or head west to Hudson River Park and Little Island.
🛍 Find well-designed books and toys at the small gift shop.
🎟 Enjoy free admission, music, and special programming on Fridays 5–10 pm and the second Sunday of every month. Advance ticketing recommended.
🎟 Annual memberships start at $81 and include perks like member-only hours Mon & Thurs 6 pm–7 pm and Sat & Sun 10:30 am–1 pm.