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Whitney Museum of American Art

ArtOpen until 6pmFrom $3014th Street–Eighth Avenue (A, C, E, L)

Fondato nel 1930 dalla scultrice e mecenate Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, il Whitney è il principale museo dedicato all'arte americana del XX e XXI secolo. La sua collezione, che conta oltre 25.000 opere, comprende pittura, scultura, fotografia, film e nuovi media di più di 3.500 artisti, e include il più vasto fondo al mondo di opere di Edward Hopper. Dal 2015 ha sede in un edificio progettato da Renzo Piano accanto alla High Line, con terrazze esterne a gradoni che si affacciano sul fiume Hudson. Il museo ospita anche il Whitney Biennial, la rassegna d'arte contemporanea più longeva degli Stati Uniti.

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Getting there

99 Gansevoort Street, New York, NY 10014

Nearest station: 14th Street–Eighth Avenue (A, C, E, L), 14th Street (1, 2, 3), Christopher Street–Sheridan Square (1)

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Hours

Mon10:30–18:00
Tue10:30–18:00
Wed10:30–18:00
ThuToday10:30–18:00
Fri10:30–22:00
Sat10:30–18:00
Sun10:30–18:00

Admission

From $30

Seniors & students $24; free for visitors 25 and under; pay-what-you-wish on Free Friday Nights (5–10pm) and Free Second Sundays

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Visitor Information

How much does Whitney Museum of American Art cost?
Standard adult admission to Whitney Museum of American Art is $30. Seniors & students $24; free for visitors 25 and under; pay-what-you-wish on Free Friday Nights (5–10pm) and Free Second Sundays. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Whitney Museum of American Art?
Whitney Museum of American Art is open Open daily 10:30am–6pm, with extended Friday hours until 10pm.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Whitney Museum of American Art?
Whitney Museum of American Art is located at 99 Gansevoort Street, New York, NY 10014, in the Meatpacking District area of New York. The nearest stations are 14th Street–Eighth Avenue (A, C, E, L), 14th Street (1, 2, 3), Christopher Street–Sheridan Square (1).
What can I see at Whitney Museum of American Art?
Il vetroso edificio a terrazze di Renzo Piano nel Meatpacking District, dedicato interamente all'arte moderna e contemporanea americana. Current highlights include "Untitled" (America), Dyani White Hawk: Nourish, Roy Lichtenstein: Like New.
Do I need to book Whitney Museum of American Art in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Whitney Museum of American Art?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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