Contributing Members

Thank you for your support! Here's everything you need to know about about opportunities and events for members at the Friend, Patron, Circle, Fellow, and Sponsor levels.

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Get in touch with us at memberinfo@whitney.org or at  (212) 570-3641.

Summer 2019
Member Opportunities

Make the Museum your summertime destination and join us at one of the many member-only events planned for the season:

Weekend Early Admission 
Saturdays and Sundays, through June 30
Saturdays and Sundays, September 14–22 

Member Nights
August 1
September 19 

Members receive discounted or free access to the 2019 Whitney Biennial film screenings and performances with advance registration. For the full schedule, visit whitney.org.

Visit Anytime and Skip the Line

Just scan your card near the elevators to get in quickly. Make the most of your visit!

• Friend and Patron members enjoy admission for two members and two accompanied guests; Members at the Circle level and above enjoy additional guest privileges; check out our FAQ for details
• Purchase discounted general admission tickets for extra guests at the Member Services Desk
• Don't forget, there's a members-only coat check line on Floor -1
• Stop by anytime the Whitney is open—members don't need to reserve tickets in advance

Unlock Discounts at the Museum, Online, and Beyond

Your membership gives you special perks. Just present your card for discounts and more.

• Save 10–20% at the Whitney Shop in-store and online
• Save 10% when you dine at the Whitney’s restaurants, Untitled and Studio Cafe
• Receive neighborhood discounts and special offers at more than fifty shops and restaurants
• Enjoy reciprocal admission to more than a dozen partner museums around the United States and abroad

Learn, Discuss, Explore

In addition to events planned exclusively for you, take advantage of the array of public educational opportunities and resources, all free or discounted for members.

• Attend talks and readings, discussions, and multi-part academic courses
• Bring your kids! Drop-in art-making events and family-friendly tours occur on most weekends
• Watch film screenings and performances