Whitney: discovering the wonders of this beautiful museum in the Meatpacking District
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Have you ever wondered why the Whitney Museum is such a popular destination for art enthusiasts in New York?
It all started with sculptor Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney's vision of providing a platform for American artists to exhibit their work.
Today, the museum showcases contemporary and modern art, and its building designed by architect Renzo Piano is a stunning masterpiece in itself.
The Whitney Museum was founded by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, a sculptor who saw that American artists with new ideas had trouble exhibiting or selling their work at the beginning of the twentieth century. She began purchasing and showing their artwork, eventually becoming the leading patron of American art from 1907 until her death in 1942. Whitney's vision and support of American artists led to the founding of the Whitney Museum in 1930, which was initially located on West Eighth Street in Greenwich.
The museum has moved several times, and the current location in the Meatpacking District was designed by the architect Renzo Piano, opened on May 1, 2015.
The Whitney is located between the High Line and the Hudson River, and showcases contemporary and modern art. It also has a ground-level retail shop that adds to the busy street life of the area. Whitney Cafe, a grab-and-go cafe that also serves sit-down meals, and Studio Bar on the 8th floor, which offers light refreshments and modern twists on classic American cocktails, while enjoying the beautiful skyline view of New York.
Have you been to the Whitney before? I highly recommend adding it to your travel bucket list if you haven’t been there yet! It's a great destination to appreciate the beauty of art and architecture.
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VISIT
HOURS
Monday: 10:30 am – 6 pm
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday - Sunday: 10:30 am – 6 pm
LOCATION
99 Gansevoort Street
New York, NY 10014
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Dress Code: casual
Pricing: $$
Ticket Pricing: Adults $25. 18 & under is free. Seniors & students $18 and free admission with care partner. Members is free.
TIP: take the stairs instead of the elevator — it’s slow & can be very crowded
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