Families
Whitney family programs offer artmaking workshops, special events and tours, in-gallery activity guides, and at-home artmaking challenges that encourage kids and adults to learn about art together.
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Free Second Sundays
Admission to the Whitney is free all day on the second Sunday of every month. Visitors of all ages enjoy artmaking, activities, tours, classes, and other special events that celebrate Whitney exhibitions and community events.
Upcoming dates
March 8
April 12
May 10
June 14
July 12
August 9
September 13
October 11
November 8
Open Studio
On Saturdays, 11 am–3 pm, families with kids of all ages are invited to get creative at the Whitney! Join us to make your own art inspired by works on view in the collection and current exhibitions. Each week we offer a different artmaking project.
Upcoming dates
February 21
February 28
March 21
March 28
April 4
April 25
May 2
May 16
May 30
June 6
June 20
June 27
July 18
July 25
August 1
August 15
Art Challenge at Home
Eager to inspire the young artists in your family? Enjoy art projects designed for kids and grown-ups to do together at home.
Activity Guides
Explore the galleries with kid-friendly activity guides in English and Spanish. Print the guide at home or pick one up at the Whitney. Each guide is filled with activities that will prompt you and your child to look, think, and wonder together.
Upcoming family events
Past family events
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Storytime
Sunday, February 8, 2026
11 amOpen to all ages
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All Ages Artmaking: Layering Forms
Sunday, February 8, 2026
11 am–4 pmOpen to all ages
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All Ages Artmaking: Cardboard Creations
Sunday, February 8, 2026
11 am–3 pmOpen to all ages
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Open Studio 2026
Saturday, January 24, 2026
11 am–3 pmFamilies with kids of all ages
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All Ages Artmaking: Stamp it Out!
Sunday, January 11, 2026
11 am–4 pmOpen to all ages
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All Ages Artmaking: Magnetic Mosaic
Sunday, January 11, 2026
11 am–3 pmOpen to all ages