05/20/2012
04:47 PM
Don't overlook the Whitney
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
Not as fdamous as MOMA The Guggenheim or the Met, nonetheless the Whitney is a must-see for gallery lovers in NY. Just remember it and most (not MOMA) museums are closed on Mondays
05/08/2012
04:23 PM
Only 1 exhibit worthwhile, and it was captivating
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 2 of 5 stars
Great presentation by Werner Herzog (film) and Ernst Reijseger (music) in a special theater room where you could sit on small benches, the floor or stand. The presentation, especially the music, was...
05/06/2012
06:47 PM
Disappointing Museum
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 2 of 5 stars
We visited the Whitney for a Sunday afternoon activity. While I do not relate to the art that they have, the display areas were sparse. What we could see of their collection is disappointing to those...
04/26/2012
03:40 PM
Call me unsophisticated
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 1 of 5 stars
I'm sorry. Maybe it's just me, but I just didn't get this place. I am not impressed by a room with six canvases painted white - and that wasn't the strangest exhibit.
04/23/2012
09:46 AM
Whitney Biennial
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars
After reading all the hype surrounding this year's Biennial, the bf and I heading into the museum thinking we'd be blown away. Unfortunately, we found it underwhelming. We enjoyed the past three or...
04/15/2012
09:53 PM
Whitney Biennial
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
I went to this museum especially to see the Biennial as it is a major event in the city's art calendar. I went on a Sunday afternoon, which is probably the worst time to go because it was pretty...
04/14/2012
07:06 AM
great small collection
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
very user friendly, nice to make a sweep of this, the Frick, the Asian Society and then have lunch before or during the sweep. Nice collection, always something interesting. Have been here multiple...
04/10/2012
05:36 PM
Small and Intimate
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
Interesting to view different artists. One actually moved her studio in the museum to work on her creation. Another was actually performing live. Take the free tour, so worth it!
04/10/2012
03:54 AM
Biennial is worth seeing this year
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love the Whitney - a museum in NYC dedicated to American art. It's in a concrete modern structure on Madison Ave in the 70s which is incongruous with the neighborhood but it works. The Biennial...
04/02/2012
12:24 PM
be ready for contemporary art
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
we visited the biennial and it was a lovely experience. you can tour the museum in two hours or so. we especially enjoyed the room of embroidered art.