Whitney Museum of American Art

"With its bold collection of 20th- and 21st-century contemporary American art, the Whitney presents an eclectic mix drawn from more than 19,000 works in its permanent collection." Full review

"American art of the 20th and 21st centuries is on display in this contemporary building by Marcel Breuer smack in the middle of the haute shopping section of upper Madison Ave."

"Houses works by 20th century masters Edward Hopper, Jasper Johns, Georgia O’Keeffe and Mark Rothko." Full review

"Founded in 1930, the Whitney Museum of American Art has earned the distinction of being the first museum focusing on living American artists." Full review

"Always has something to talk about, like the controversial Biennial."

"It’s filled with unique features: a dramatically cantilevered entrance sheltering an outdoor plaza, stacked terraces overlooking Manhattan, and vast column-free galleries framed by walls of windows." Full review

"Its outstanding collection of 20C American art includes more than 18,000 works by such artists as Edward Hopper, Willem de Kooning, Louise Nevelson and Alexander Calder." Full review

"Established in 1931 by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney as a showcase for American artists, the Whitney continues to be the premier museum in the world for 20th-century American art." Full review

"The Whitney’s move to its shiny  Renzo Piano–designed building at the southern end of the High Line in 2015 has brought with it new energy and excitement." Full review

"Designed by architect Renzo Piano, the museum’s building in the Meatpacking District and on the shore of the Hudson River, contains more than 50,000 square feet of indoor galleries." Full review