NYC Meatpacking District: Whitney's Free Friday Nights Open the Museum to All, 5–10 pm

The Whitney Museum of American Art in the Meatpacking District opens its doors to everyone free of charge every Friday evening from 5 to 10 pm. Free Friday Nights pair the galleries with music, drinks, special programming and city views.

Admission costs nothing, but tickets are required and capacity is limited. Free tickets can be reserved online ahead of time or at the museum, and advance booking is recommended. Tickets are released up to five weeks in advance. Some programs and activities have smaller capacity and may be ticketed separately.

This Friday, November 13, the lineup includes 15-minute tours of the exhibition "Untitled" (America) on Floor 7 at 6 and 6:30 pm, and 15-minute tours of "The Lost World: The Art of Minnie Evans" on Floor 8 at 8 and 8:30 pm. Emily A. Sprague and LEYA perform live in the first-floor lobby. Past editions have also featured DJ sets and dance parties.

The museum has eight floors, and visitors can explore them in any order. The Whitney suggests starting at the top and working down. An evening visit has a different feel from a daytime one, which makes it a handy option for a date or an after-work stop.

Other free options include the second Sunday of each month, and free entry for visitors 25 and under. The ground floor, including the Floor 1 gallery, is always free. The museum is at 99 Gansevoort Street.