What is the Whitney museum known for?

As the preeminent institution devoted to the art of the United States, the Whitney Museum of American Art presents the full range of twentieth-century and contemporary American art, with a special focus on works by living artists.

What happened to the Whitney museum?

From 1966 to 2014, the Whitney was at 945 Madison Avenue on Manhattan’s Upper East Side in a building designed by Marcel Breuer and Hamilton P. Smith. The museum closed in October 2014 to relocate to its current building, which was designed by Renzo Piano at 99 Gansevoort Street and opened on May 1, 2015.

When did the Whitney museum close?

October 20, 2014
The iconic building housed the Museum from 1966 through October 20, 2014. The Whitney’s current building at 99 Gansevoort Street opened on May 1, 2015.

Is Whitney museum free for NYC residents?

All visitors must book timed tickets in advance. Corporate partners and other Museum affiliates must also book complimentary tickets in advance. Members enjoy free admission with their Whitney membership card….Hours.

Mon	10:30 am–5 pm
Thurs	10:30 am–6 pm
Fri	10:30 am–10 pm*
Sat	11:30 am–7 pm
Sun	11:30 am–6 pm

How long does it take to go through the Whitney Museum?

How long are guided tours? Standard tours last one hour and cover one exhibition. We also offer a Welcome to the Whitney tour, which explores the Whitney’s history, architecture, and some highlights from our Permanent Collection.

How tall is the Whitney Museum?

The High Line is one of New York’s most unique public parks. Located thirty feet above street level on a 1930s freight railway, the High Line runs from Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District to 34th Street in Clinton/Hell’s Kitchen.