The whitney museum of american art At its core are museum founder gertrude vanderbilt whitney’s personal holdings, totaling some six hundred works when the museum opened in 1931. Explore works, exhibitions, and events online
Located in new york city. Simply book a timed ticket or, to enjoy unlimited visits, sign up for the free 25 and under anytime pass. The building engages the whitney directly with the bustling community of artists, galleries, educators, entrepreneurs, and residents of the meatpacking district, chelsea, and greenwich village, where the museum was founded by gertrude vanderbilt whitney in 1930.
The whitney also hosts events and exhibitions in a virtual environment within mona. Peruse these digital artworks, many of them commissioned specifically for artport by the whitney, from the comfort of your home We've also recently launched a new internet art series titled on the hour featuring projects that appear hourly on whitney.org. Admission to the whitney is now free all day on the second sunday of every month
Visitors of all ages will enjoy artmaking, activities, tours, classes, and other special events. The whitney is the only museum dedicated to american art and artists Gertrude vanderbilt whitney founded the museum in 1930, taking a bold stand for american artists who were often overlooked. The whitney is now free every day for visitors 25 and under
