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Whitney Museum of American Art

Whitney Museum of American Art is a art museum in New York, New York. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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What is Whitney Museum of American Art?

The Whitney Museum of American Art is a modern and contemporary American art museum in the Meatpacking District and West Village neighborhoods of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States. The institution was founded in 1930 by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, a prominent American socialite, sculptor, and art patron after whom it is named.

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Museum details

Name
Whitney Museum of American Art
Type
Art Museum
City
New York
State
New York
Website
http://whitney.org/
IMLS Museum ID
8403600764
Coordinates
40.73946, -74.00808
What kind of museum is Whitney Museum of American Art?

Whitney Museum of American Art is classified as a art museum in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more art museums →

Where is Whitney Museum of American Art located?

Whitney Museum of American Art is located in New York, New York at approximately 40.73946, -74.00808. See the map above.

Does Whitney Museum of American Art have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://whitney.org/. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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