Does Whitney Museum pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Whitney Museum employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Whitney Museum. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Whitney Museum?

58% of Whitney Museum employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Whitney Museum 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Whitney Museum?

Intern (20) , Visitor Services Assistant (11) , Gallery Assistant (10) , Curatorial Intern (8) , Visitor and Gallery Assistant (8) , Visitor Services Associate (4) , Art Handler (2) , Coordinator (2) , Curatorial Assistant (2) , Designer (2) , Graphic Design Intern (2) , Internship (2) , Porter (2) , Production Assistant (2) , Retail Sales Associate (2)

What are the pros of working at Whitney Museum according to real employee reviews?

"Friendly staff and everyone treated interns with respect." ((in 12 reviews)); "Great team and access to museum" ((in 11 reviews)); "the work environment was amazing." ((in 6 reviews)); "I learned a lot and gained plenty of valuable experience." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Whitney Museum according to real employee reviews?

"Can be difficult with demanding boss and low pay" ((in 16 reviews)); "Clueless management and poor construction will ensure a long career with no chance of advancement." ((in 13 reviews)); "I can't name names on this site, but the head female manager of Visitor relations needs to locked away in a psych ward and kept away from people." ((in 5 reviews)); "Leadership, Lack of growth, bad benefits, high staff turn over, low morale" ((in 5 reviews)); "No opportunities for growth" ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Whitney Museum layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Whitney Museum layoffs and their outlook for job security at Whitney Museum in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Whitney Museum locations?

New York , Chicago , Brooklyn , Florida , Washington , Cambridge , Fayetteville , Midtown New York

Whitney Museum reviews

3.4

58% would recommend to a friend

(131 total reviews)

Leonard A. Lauder

70% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

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Whitney Museum has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 131 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Whitney Museum employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry (3.9 stars).

Reviews by job title

131 reviews

4.0

Oct 5, 2023

Great organization and collection

Curatorial assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Beautiful building and permanent collection

Cons

Can be difficult with demanding boss and low pay

5.0

Aug 17, 2023

Amazing Place

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The Whitney Museum of American Art is not just a place to view art—it’s a place to feel art. The passion of its staff, coupled with the institution's dedication to collaboration, ensures that every visit is not just an outing, but an experience. An experience that stirs, enlightens, and inspires long after one leaves its hallowed halls. Whether you’re an art aficionado or a curious soul seeking a rich cultural experience, the Whitney promises a journey worth embarking upon.

Cons

I have nothing negative to say.

3.0

Aug 5, 2023

VGA Whitney

Visitor and gallery assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Great working colleagues within department - Convenient scheduling (part-time) - Free admission at other museums

Cons

- No learning & development opportunities - Repetitive, unchallenging work - Workload fluctuates with what's on view

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