Museum · New York
Whitney Museum of American Art: free entry days, tickets & hours
Museum of 20th-century and contemporary American art in the Meatpacking District, with terraces overlooking the Hudson.
Independent guide, not the official Whitney website. Official links are under Sources.
Whitney is free today, 17:00–22:00.
- Also free: every day for visitors 25 and under; active U.S. military, veterans and military families; SNAP/EBT cardholders: one free admission per visit; Care partner of a visitor with a disability is free.
- Otherwise: adult admission — $30.
- Free advance tickets required/recommended and capacity is limited; released up to five weeks ahead.
Calendar
Free days at Whitney
- FRI23OCTFriday, 23 October 2026 · today · 17:00–22:00
- FRI30OCTFriday, 30 October 2026 · in 7 days · 17:00–22:00
- FRI6NOVFriday, 6 November 2026 · in 2 weeks · 17:00–22:00
- SUN8NOVSunday, 8 November 2026 · in 2 weeks · 10:30–18:00
- FRI13NOVFriday, 13 November 2026 · in 3 weeks · 17:00–22:00
- FRI20NOVFriday, 20 November 2026 · in 4 weeks · 17:00–22:00
65 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Free Friday Nights: free for everyone every Friday, 5-10pm: Free advance tickets required/recommended and capacity is limited; released up to five weeks ahead.
- Free Second Sundays: free all day on the second Sunday of every month: Advance tickets recommended, available a month ahead.
- Free every day for visitors 25 and under: Book a timed ticket, or get the Free 25 and Under Anytime Pass.
- New in 2026: everyone 25 and under is free every day.
- Free Friday Nights (5-10pm) and Second Sundays still need a free advance ticket; they sell out.
- Even without a ticket you can walk into the Floor 1 gallery and shop.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free hoursFree Friday Nights: free for everyone every Friday, 5-10pm · 17:00–22:00 | everyone | — | Yes |
| Free dayFree Second Sundays: free all day on the second Sunday of every month · 10:30–18:00 | everyone | — | Yes |
| Free forFree every day for visitors 25 and under | under-26s | — | Yes |
| Free forFree for active U.S. military, veterans and military families | military members and families | Book through the Affiliate Admissions page. | No |
| Free forSNAP/EBT cardholders: one free admission per visit | EBT cardholders (Museums for All) | — | No |
| Free forCare partner of a visitor with a disability is free | disabled care partner | — | No |
| Free areaGround-floor gallery, lobby and shop are always free, no ticket needed | everyone | — | No |
Official prices
Whitney ticket prices
| Adult admission — Seniors and students $24; visitors with disabilities $18 (one care partner free); 25 and under free. | $30 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (adult admission). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 10:30–18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 10:30–18:00 |
| Thu | 10:30–18:00 |
| Fri | 10:30–22:00 |
| Sat | 10:30–18:00 |
| Sun | 10:30–18:00 |
10:30am-6pm; Friday until 10pm; closed Tuesday.
99 Gansevoort Street, New York, NY 10014, USA
FAQ
Whitney: common questions
Is Whitney free?
Whitney is free for everyone friday Nights: free for everyone every Friday, 5-10pm and second Sundays: free all day on the second Sunday of every month. Ground-floor gallery, lobby and shop are always free, no ticket needed. Also free: every day for visitors 25 and under; active U.S. military, veterans and military families; SNAP/EBT cardholders: one free admission per visit; Care partner of a visitor with a disability is free. Otherwise the official ticket costs $30.
When is Whitney free?
Free Friday Nights: free for everyone every Friday, 5-10pm and Free Second Sundays: free all day on the second Sunday of every month. The next free date is Friday, 23 October 2026.
Who gets free entry to Whitney?
Under-26s. Military members and families — book through the Affiliate Admissions page.. EBT cardholders (Museums for All). Disabled care partner.
Do I need to book for free entry to Whitney?
Free advance tickets required/recommended and capacity is limited; released up to five weeks ahead.
How much is a ticket to Whitney?
Adult admission costs $30 on the official site.
What day is Whitney closed?
Whitney is closed on Tuesdays. 10:30am-6pm; Friday until 10pm; closed Tuesday.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- whitney.org/visit/free-admission · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
- whitney.org/visit
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