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Frick Collection
4.5
#29 of 1,447 things to do in New York City
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The Frick Collection is your home for art from the Renaissance to the early twentieth century. Founded by Henry Clay Frick (1849–1919), the museum offers visitors intimate encounters with one of the world’s foremost collections of European fine and decorative arts. The Frick—now in its temporary location at Frick Madison, at the Breuer-designed building at 945 Madison Avenue, while its historic buildings undergo renovation—features celebrated works by Rembrandt, Fragonard, Ingres, Bellini, Vermeer, and more. The Frick Art Reference Library, a leading art historical research center, was established one hundred years ago by Helen Clay Frick and provides access to its rich collections for scholars and the public alike.
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Combining quiet residential neighbourhoods that have easy access to Central Park with world-famous cultural institutions, the Upper East Side is one of the most livable places in the city. Along beautiful Fifth Avenue, you’ll find Museum Mile, which houses many of the nation's most famous attractions in a single stretch, like The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Guggenheim Museum. Walk a few blocks into the neighbourhood, and you’ll come to Park Avenue, the poshest address in the city, lined with grand apartment buildings as far as the eye can see. Even if you can’t afford the luxury goods along Madison Avenue, it’s still a great spot to window shop an afternoon away.
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margarets_dad
Brooklyn, NY143 contributions
Five stars for the art, one star for the experience
Nov 2023 • Solo
The art is, of course, wonderful, but the decision to mount it without any explanatory text is a huge mistake. Not even the dates are posted. You can use the audio tour but nobody was, mostly because nobody wants to listen to some self-indulgent curator yammering for three minutes just to get the basic info about each piece. It would take six hours to get through the museum this way. I have no interest in visiting a gallery of this caliber glued to my phone like a moron.
Written 10 November 2023
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Patricia o
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Frick Collection NYC, NY
Oct 2023 • Solo
The art was exceptional and the scan information code by each piece via audio was very informative.
I was disappointed that the mansion is undergoing renovation and closed to the public.
I was looking forward to seeing the living quarters after reading The Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis. It was a great book!
Written 12 October 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,814 contributions
World-class collection of high-quality art
Feb 2023 • Couples
Henry Clay Frick was a wealthy industrialist who collected European paintings, mainly Old Masters. The Frick Collection was donated to the public on Frick's death. Normally the collection is on show at the Frick mansion, which is a building in grand Beaux-Arts style. The mansion is currently undergoing renovation, and the collection s housed in Frick Madison. The Frick Collection is one of the finest assembles high-quality art in the world
Written 3 April 2023
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TorontoMusicman
Toronto1,134 contributions
Nice collection but not as great in this temporary home
Nov 2022 • Couples
While the original Frick is being renovated, some of the art work is on display at the Frick Madison. There is still nice art work but it pales in comparison to the original Frick. Also there is very few descriptions of the art work. You have to download an app and put the number near the painting on it to get the description. This really detracts from enjoyment of the artwork.
Written 11 November 2022
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mark dobson
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Hurry! Hurry! Don't miss the chance to see these masterpieces up close in a beautiful gallery
Oct 2022
One of the world's great collections - a greatest hits of old masters - on show in a gallery for the only time while its home is refurbished. A brilliant experience - these paintings just glow. Not to be missed!
Written 29 October 2022
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,814 contributions
One of the finest collections of Old Masters
Aug 2022
The Frick Collection was assembled by Henry Clay Frick (1849-1919), an immensely wealthy American industrialist. The Collection concentrates on Old Masters, especially from the Renaissance. It was a high watermark of European creativity. Frick donated his Collection and his grand residence on Manhattan's Upper East side to the public. The Frick House is currently undergoing renovations, so the Collection is temporarily on display at the Madison House, which was formerly the Whitney Museum of American Art. The Frick Museum houses one of the finest Collections of Old Masters in the Americas it's well worth a visit.
Written 1 October 2022
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NorwichCarrow
Sandgate, UK396 contributions
A superb collection of European art
Sep 2022
The majority of the Frick Collection is currently housed in the very contemporary Met Breuer building as Frick Madison. Despite the rathe bare rooms, the collection has been brilliantly curated and covers European painting, sculpture and objects such as pottery and furniture, from Renaissance to Impressionists. The Collection is only open Thursday to Sunday and although masks are recommended, they're not mandated. We walked up on a Friday afternoon, so no pre-booking of timed tickets was necessary. Staff are knowledgeable and friendly, so all in all a wonderful collection that is more accessible in its size and far less crowded than the Met.
Written 24 September 2022
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wendaroolie
Philadelphia, PA72 contributions
Yes, go! If you love art
Aug 2022
This review is for the Frick Madison. Yes, go! Went yesterday in NYC. If you love art, well worth it. The place was deliciously empty for a 1:30 ticket (escape the crowds and heat) and you can wander three floors of treasures at your own pace without crowds or anyone in front of you blocking the way. There is an audio guide as well as a paper guide. No photography allowed. I had a wonderful time and purchased a beautiful tote bag. The staff are kind and attentive, especially at the front desk and gift shop. The security guards are professional and thanked me for coming when I left, which was kind, and a nice personal touch. My favorite displays were the Gainsborough paintings and the enamels. If you love art, this is for you. Plus, it's temporary, so you won't have this chance forever. Well worth it. Oh, also, it's only a ten minute walk from the Met. I did a morning tour of the Met, had lunch on the steps, and then walked over to the Frick. Perfect.
Written 6 August 2022
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Purvisible
Sydney, Australia1 contribution
Why the Frick is this museum shut for four days?
Jun 2022 • Solo
Only in NYC for for days, so I didn’t actually get to go, because the Frick Madison was shut four days straight because of Juneteenth and then the three days it is normally closed. Check before you go! I blame slavery … and the trustees.
Written 19 June 2022
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,814 contributions
Private collection on public view in NYC
Jan 2022
The Frick Collection consists mainly of Old Masters collected in Europe by Henry Clay Frick (1849-1919). Frick was an immensely wealthy industrialist, who rose to the top of New York society during the Gilded Age. Frick donated his collection and the mansion that houses it to the people. Anyone visiting New York City who is interested in art should view the Frick Collection. By the way, the Frick Collection is currently housed in a temporariy gallery while the historic mansion is undergoing renovation.
Written 22 April 2022
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