Do I need to print my ticket?

No. Your ticket is delivered to your phone and can be scanned directly from your screen at the admissions desk.

My child is under 19 — do I still need to book a ticket for them?

Children under 19 enter free, but their free admission ticket must be collected in person at the museum on the day of your visit. You do not need to book a ticket for them in advance.

I am between 19 and 25. Can I get in free?

Yes. Visitors aged 19 to 25 receive free admission, but you must show a valid ID and collect your ticket onsite. This applies regardless of what ticket you have booked.

When is the museum free for everyone?

Admission is free every Friday evening from 5PM to 10PM, and on the second Sunday of every month. Last entry is always 30 minutes before closing.

Is there a student discount?

Yes. A separate student admission ticket is available at checkout. Select the 'Admission (Students)' option when booking.

Where exactly is the museum and how do I get there?

The Whitney is at 99 Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District, at the foot of the High Line. It is easily reached by subway (A, C, E to 14th Street or L to 8th Avenue) or on foot from the High Line.

Whitney Museum Of American Art Ticket

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Duration

2 hours

Cancellation

Free cancellation 24hrs

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

General admission to the Whitney Museum of American Art

Access to all permanent collection galleries

Access to outdoor terraces

Not included

Special exhibition tickets (where separately priced)

Food, drinks, and museum shop purchases

Audio guide (not confirmed as included)

How to redeem

Whitney Museum of American Art, 99 Gansevoort Street, New York, NY 10014, USA

Head to the main entrance on Gansevoort Street at the southern tip of the High Line. Present your mobile ticket at the admissions desk to be admitted. Children under 19 and visitors aged 19–25 should collect their free ticket onsite and bring valid ID.

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What to bring

Your mobile ticket (no printing required)
Valid photo ID if you are aged 19–25 and claiming free admission

Know before you go

Last entry is 30 minutes before closing — plan your arrival accordingly.

Children under 19 enter free but must collect a ticket at the admissions desk on the day.

Visitors aged 19–25 must present a valid ID to claim free admission onsite.

Free general admission applies every Friday from 5PM to 10PM and on the second Sunday of each month.

The museum is located at 99 Gansevoort Street, beside the southern entrance to the High Line.

Whitney Museum Of American Art Ticket

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