★4.6 (199 reviews)
New York, United States First-time visitors
Highlights
In the early 20th century the art world was heavily biased towards European art and older classics.
The philanthropist Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney wasn't having it.
She started her own museum devoted to living American artists.
It's prospered ever since, becoming a touchstone of artistic achievement of the 20th and 21st centuries.
About this experience
In the early 20th century the art world was heavily biased towards European art and older classics. The philanthropist Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney wasn't having it. She started her own museum devoted to living American artists. It's prospered ever since, becoming a touchstone of artistic achievement of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Book Whitney Museum tickets and prepare yourself for an unparalleled voyage into American contemporary art.
