Whitney Museum of American Art
museumModern and contemporary American art museum in Manhattan that houses a collection of more than 25,000 works spanning the late 19th century to the present and is known for the influential Whitney Biennial. Located in a Renzo Piano–designed building in the Meatpacking District, it offers expansive exhibition spaces, public programs, and educational resources.
Upcoming Events (43)
Member Orientation
Member Orientation at the Whitney Museum of American Art welcomes new members with a guided gallery tour, introductions to programs, and ways to get involved in the museum community.
End of DaysNile Harris & Dyer Rhoads
End of Days at the Whitney Museum of American Art teams Nile Harris and Dyer Rhoads for a hypnotic, immersive show where bold color fields meet reflective architecture, weaving sculpture, sound, and memory inside New York’s iconic gallery halls.
Sunset Lounge
Sunset Lounge at the Whitney Museum of American Art layers ambient sets against sweeping city views, weaving contemporary music with art-world elegance for an evening of mellow, late-summer vibes.
Free Pop-Up Dance Classes with Ailey Extension
Free Pop-Up Dance Classes with Ailey Extension at the Whitney Museum of American Art invite you to move freely, learn new styles, and experience world-class jazz-era ambience in NYC.
Member Orientation
An exclusive member-only orientation at the Whitney Museum in New York City, guiding you through benefits, programs, and how to maximize your museum experience.
Open Studio 2026
Open Studio 2026 unfurls at the Whitney Museum of American Art, inviting visitors to peek behind the scenes of contemporary art, where artists draft in daylight galleries, sculpture, and performance spill from room to room.
Member Orientation
Member Orientation at the Whitney Museum offers a welcoming look inside: a guided gallery tour, artist spotlights, and practical tips for members, all in the iconic space that champions American art.
End of Days: Nile Harris & Dyer Rhoads
End of Days at the Whitney Museum of American Art presents Nile Harris and Dyer Rhoads in a provocative, immersive art experience—bold installations and time-bending visuals amid New York's skyline.
Neuro-Inclusive Family Fun
Neuro-Inclusive Family Fun at the Whitney Museum of American Art invites families to accessible, engaging art activities, blending creativity with neuroscience-friendly exploration.
Doomscroll (Live Show)Joshua Citarella
Doomscroll (Live Show) by Joshua Citarella at the Whitney Museum of American Art blends sharp digital-age theater with immersive visual art—wry, provocative, and endlessly engaging in New York’s landmark galleries.
Sunset Lounge
Sip cocktails as dusk drapes the Whitney's glass towers, where a Sunset Lounge blends intimate live sets with skyline views and modern art vibes in the museum's luminous atrium.
Free Ailey Extension Pop-Up Dance Class
Move through the Whitney Museum's bright, airy galleries in a free Ailey Extension pop-up, where expert instructors blend jazz, contemporary, and Afro rhythms into an accessible workshop, celebrating community, movement, and NYC culture.
Doomscroll (Live Show)Joshua Citarella
Doomscroll (Live Show) Joshua Citarella at the Whitney Museum of American Art fuses satire, performance, and digital-age critique into a provocative theatre-night in a sleek, gallery-lined space.
Photo Assembly: Photographic Practices
Dive into Photo Assembly: Photographic Practices at the Whitney Museum of American Art, where contemporary images, experimental setups, and curatorial stories unfold through New York’s iconic gallery spaces.
Doomscroll (Live Show)Joshua Citarella
Doomscroll (Live Show) at the Whitney Museum of American Art blends Joshua Citarella’s provocative theatre with cutting-edge stagecraft, turning fast feeds into a live, immersive New York performance.
Photo Assembly: Photographic Practices
Photo Assembly: Photographic Practices at the Whitney Museum of American Art invites visitors to explore technique, history, and dialogue through hands-on demonstrations and gallery conversations.
Photo Assembly: Photographic Practices
Dive into Photo Assembly: Photographic Practices at the Whitney Museum in New York, where bold lenswork, archival grids, and curator-led conversations fuse into a vivid, art-world snapshot of contemporary photography.
Live Music by Tigue
Experience an intimate live set by Tigue at the Whitney Museum of American Art, blending indie textures with the museum's sleek, contemporary ambiance. A unique fusion of sound and art in New York's vibrant cultural scene.
Contemporaries Spring Social
Join Whitney Museum of American Art for the Contemporaries Spring Social—a convivial evening of networking, drinks, and light bites among fellow art patrons in the museum's contemporary galleries.
Older Adults Day
An engaging day at the Whitney Museum of American Art designed for seniors, featuring accessible gallery tours, curated conversations, and social activities in a world-class setting.
Artist Voices: The David Hirsh Tapes at Visual AIDS
An exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art featuring the David Hirsh Tapes in collaboration with Visual AIDS. This show foregrounds artist voices through archival recordings, blending documentary material with contemporary art context and inviting viewers into Hirsh's practice and related conversations.
Member Night
Members-only evening at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City. Enjoy after-hours access to current exhibitions, exclusive programming for members, and light refreshments in a stylish, social setting.
Whitney Descriptions Online: High Wire: Calder’s Circus at 100
Online Whitney Descriptions program presenting High Wire: Calder’s Circus at 100 with audio-described insights and discussion about Alexander Calder’s iconic sculptural circus via Zoom.
Hogar(es): Places We Call Home
Spanish-language screening "Hogar(es): Places We Call Home" at the Whitney Museum's Floor 3 Theater exploring notions of home through contemporary art and community perspectives.
American Indian Community House Social Gathering
An intimate social gathering hosted by the American Indian Community House at the Whitney Museum in New York, blending Indigenous storytelling with informal performance in a gallery setting. A chance for community members and supporters to connect, share culture, and enjoy a museum space in a relaxed, social atmosphere.
Weekend Member Mornings: Whitney Biennial 2026
Member-only morning access to the Whitney Biennial 2026 on Sunday, March 8 (9:30–10:30 AM) offering early viewing of contemporary artworks at the Whitney Museum.
Live Music by James Moore and Andie Tanning
Free live experimental music by James Moore and Andie Tanning at the Whitney Museum as part of Free Friday Nights on March 6, 2026, offering an artsy gallery performance and social evening.
Live Music by KatzPascale
KatzPascale perform live in the Whitney Museum Floor 1 lobby as part of Free Friday Nights — a free, casual evening music slot in the museum.
Inherited Imprints: Introducing Whitney Biennial 2026
Members-only evening at the Whitney Museum introducing the Whitney Biennial 2026 with previews and discussion of the upcoming contemporary art exhibition.
Calder's Noise: A Cirque Calder Listening Session
A listening session at the Whitney (Floor 3 Theater) exploring the sounds and audio documentation of Alexander Calder’s Cirque Calder, with real-time captioning and presented as part of Free Friday Nights.
Art + You: Gallery Conversations For Younger Adults
Art + You: Gallery Conversations for Younger Adults at the Whitney Museum — a free, art-focused conversation/workshop on Floor 7 as part of Free Friday Nights for younger visitors.
Exhibition Tour: Whitney Biennial 2026
Join a guided tour of the Whitney Biennial 2026 at the Whitney Museum in New York. Explore Floor 6's contemporary artworks with a curator-led overview that highlights current artists and themes. A fresh, insider perspective ideal for art lovers and students.
Whitney Biennial 2026
Whitney Biennial 2026 is a major contemporary art exhibition at the Whitney Museum in New York, spotlighting a new generation of artists across media. The biennial tradition presents provocative works that reflect current trends in art and culture within the museum's iconic architecture.
Exhibition Tour: “Untitled” (America)
Guided floor 7 tour of the Whitney Museum's “Untitled” (America) exhibition, offering insights into the artworks, themes, and historical context.
Exhibition Tour High Wire: Calder’s Circus at 100
Guided tour of 'High Wire: Calder’s Circus at 100' at the Whitney Museum exploring Alexander Calder’s circus-themed sculptures and performance works on Floor 8.
Exhibition Tour: Whitney Biennial 2026
Join a curator-led tour of the Whitney Biennial 2026 at the Whitney Museum in NYC. Explore contemporary artworks and the exhibition’s themes on Floor 6, getting insights into this landmark survey of current art.
15-Minute Tour: Highlights of the Exhibition “Untitled” (America)
A 15-minute guided highlights tour of the Whitney's exhibition “Untitled” (America), offered as part of the museum's Free Friday Nights program.
The 2026 Whitney Biennial asks big questions about how we live now
Opening March 8, the 2026 Whitney Biennial at the Whitney Museum gathers 56 artists who grapple with technology, power and the fragile social and ecological systems that shape how we live now.
Open Studio for Teens 2026
Open Studio for Teens at the Whitney on March 6, 2026 (4–6pm): a hands-on, social art workshop for teenagers to make work and engage with museum resources.
American Indian Community House Social Gathering
An intimate social gathering hosted by the American Indian Community House at the Whitney Museum in NYC. The event blends community dialogue with performance moments, spotlighting Indigenous culture in a museum setting and inviting meaningful connections among attendees.
Whitney Biennial 2026
The Whitney Biennial 2026 presents a sweeping survey of contemporary art at the Whitney Museum in New York, pairing emerging voices with established artists across media. A centerpiece for the city’s art scene, it showcases provocative works that reflect current cultural currents and experimental approaches.
Listening to José Maceda: A Conversation with Aki Onda
A listening session and dialogue with Aki Onda exploring José Maceda’s work at the Whitney Museum.
Member Preview Days: Whitney Biennial 2026
Members-only preview day for the Whitney Biennial 2026 at the Whitney Museum on March 5, 2026, offering early access to the exhibition for museum members.