K-12 Lesson Request

K-12 Guided Visit Request

Guided Visits and Guided Visits + Studio
Thank you for your interest in booking a K-12 Visit. Please review the following program information and policies before submitting a program request.

Tour Dates: All K-12 Programs will be offered Tuesday through Friday. In-person Guided Visits are available from 10:15 AM to 2:25 PM. Requests for lessons outside these hours will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Policies:
- Requests for Guided Visits must be made four weeks in advance of your preferred date. The last day to submit a request will be May 17, 2026.
- Classroom teachers must have one adult chaperone per 20 students for in-person Guided Visits.
- The Whitney Museum does not have an indoor lunch space for school groups. Weather permitting, nearby outdoor spaces such as the High Line or Little Island may be used for lunch.
Group Size: School groups that exceed capacity will be required to schedule multiple timeslots.
- Guided Visits:
  - Up to 60 students on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
  - Up to 80 students on Tuesdays.
- Guided Visits + Studio: Up to 30 students
Explore our tour themes and what's on at the Whitney! Thank you for completing the request form to schedule your group visit.

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Name of School*
Teacher Name *

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Teacher Email *
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Teacher Phone Number*
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School Phone Number *
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School Address*

Street Address

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CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Type of School*
Visit Type*
Grades:*
e.g., 7th Grade
School level*

Elementary SchoolMiddle SchoolHigh School
Select your preferred tour theme*

Artist as Observer (K-12)Artist as Storyteller (K-12)Artist as Experimenter (K-12)Artist as Critic (6-12)
Number of Students *
Please Note:

School groups exceeding 60 students will be required to schedule multiple visits. We recommend requesting a visit on a Tuesday when our capacity increases to 80 students.

The Group Sales Team will contact you with more information. When possible, we will schedule both visits on the same day.
Please Note:

School groups exceeding 30 students will be required to schedule multiple visits. The Group Sales Team will contact you with more information. When possible, we will schedule both visits on the same day.
Number of Chaperones *
Please bring no more than two adults per 20 students. Exceptions are made with special approval.
Are the multilingual learners in your group?*

YesNo
What languages do your students speak, and how many students speak this language?
Do you have any accessibility needs?*

YesNo
Please elaborate on the accessibility needs
Select the class type or ratio that describe your classroom if applicable

6:1:18:1:112:1:1NestHorizonsOtherN/A
Group Scheduling

In-person Guided Visits will be offered Monday through Friday, with a max capacity of 60 students except on Tuesdays when the max capacity is 80 students. Guided Visit + Studio lessons are only offered from 10:15-12:25 PM or 12:45-2:55 PM, and capped at 30 students. Please request dates at least four weeks out. Planning weeks or months ahead increases the likelihood that your request will be approved.
Requested Visit Date*
Whitney Approved Dates and Times
Payment

Select your preferred payment method and calculate the cost of your visit.
Preferred Payment Method
Guided Visit: Select the headcount that describes your group

1-20 Students21-40 Students41-60 Students61-80 Students (Tuesdays only)
Guided Visit + Studio: Select the headcount that describes your group

1-30 Students31-60 Students
Guided Visit + Studio: Select the headcount that describes your group

1-30 Students31-60 Students
Online Payment Link
Total Visit Cost
Check or Wire Payment

The Whitney accept a variety of inclusive payment options for our guests, including mailed check or wire/ACH payments. The Whitney Group Sales Team will reach out to you within 3-5 business days with a confirmation for your visit and payment instructions.
Credit Card

If approved, the Whitney will provide an invoice and more information regarding payment.
Other: Payment Upon Arrival

Full payment will be due upon arrival by cash, check or credit card. Groups with an outstanding balance will not be able to participate in their requested programming.
Visit Cost
Free for NYC Public Schools and Partnership Schools
What particular themes (community, environment, social justice, technology in art, abstraction, etc.) will best support your main curricular goals for the visit?
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Generous support for Education Programs in the Laurie M. Tisch Education Center is provided by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation; the Annenberg Foundation; Gregory Annenberg Weingarten, GRoW @ Annenberg; Krystyna Doerfler; Kevin, Rosemary, and Hannah Rose McNeely; The Paul & Karen Levy Family Foundation; Steven Tisch; Laurie M. Tisch; the Whitney's Education Committee; and public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.

Major support is provided by Lise and Michael Evans; Ronnie and Michael Kassan; Barry and Mimi Sternlicht; and Burton P. and Judith B. Resnick.

Additional support is provided by Ashley Leeds and Christopher Harland and public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and the Office of Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal.

Free Guided Student Visits for New York City Public and Charter Schools are endowed by The Allen and Kelli Questrom Foundation.
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