Frick Collection
1 E 70th Street, Manhattan, New York City, NY, 10021
Founded by American industrialist Henry Clay Frick, the Frick Collection is the premier NYC destination for art from the Renaissance to the late 19th century. It’s home to one of the world’s foremost collections of European fine and decorative arts; you can see celebrated works by Rembrandt, Fragonard, El Greco, Ingres, Bellini, Vermeer, and more. The Frick Art Reference Library is a leading global resource in the field of art history, open to researchers and the public alike.
The Basics
A National Historic Monument since 2008, the Frick Collection is celebrated as one of the finest museums in New York City. On permanent display are masterpieces such as Vermeer paintings, a portrait of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart, and Fragonard’sThe Progress of Love; you’ll also see rare porcelain, vases, sculptures, and other objects. In addition, the museum holds a rotating array of temporary exhibitions, and features a wide-ranging event series, from concerts and lectures to drawing programs and salon evenings.
Various sightseeing tours of the Upper East Side offer a glimpse of the Frick. To save time at the entrance, book your museum ticket in advance.
Things to Know Before You Go
Free audio guides are available at the Frick.
The Frick’s smartphone app is free to download, and includes information about more than 1,000 artworks on display.
How to Get There
Located at 70th Street and Fifth Avenue, the Frick is easy to get to by subway—take the 6 train to 68th Street or the Q train to 72nd Street. Buses M1, M2, M3, M4, and M72 also serve the area.
When to Get There
The Frick is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 6pm, and on Sunday from 10am to 5pm. The last tickets are sold half an hour prior to closing. Pay-what-you-wish hours are 2pm to 6pm on Wednesday, and admission is free from 6pm to 9pm on the first Friday of the month. The museum is closed on select public holidays.
Other Top-Notch Upper East Side Museums
Home to New York’s Museum Mile, the Upper East Side is an in-demand neighborhood for culture vultures. Following your visit to the Frick, venture to another nearby museum or two, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim, or the Neue Galerie.
Ways to explore
Designated a National Historic Monument in 2008, the Frick Collection is celebrated as one of the finest museums in New York City. On permanent display are masterpieces such as Vermeer paintings, a portrait of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart, and Fragonard’s The Progress of Love; you’ll also see rare porcelain, vases, sculptures, and other objects. Various sightseeing tours of the Upper East Side offer a glimpse of the Frick. To save time at the entrance, book your museum ticket in advance.
Accessibility
The museum is wheelchair accessible and carers enter for free. Loan wheelchairs are available for free, all floors are accessible via elevator, there are ADA-accessible ramps at the museum and library entrances, and there are accessible restrooms. Seating is available throughout the galleries. Service animals are welcome. Braille signage, sensory kits, assistive listening devices, and American Sign Language interpreters are available.
Age limits
Kids must be over 10 years old to enter.
What to pack
Bring your sketchbook, as drawing with lead pencils or charcoal is allowed in the galleries, plus a refillable water bottle.
What to wear
The museum galleries are generally cool to protect the artwork, so pack layers if you’re prone to a chill.
Not allowed
Large bags, luggage, umbrellas, and camera extension poles are not permitted in the galleries. Liquids, bottles, and any food are not allowed, unless medically necessary. Backpacks must be worn on your front, and coats must not be carried—both can be left in the coat check.
Amenities
Wi-Fi, water fountains, restrooms, audio guides, coat check
Address
Located at 70th Street and Fifth Avenue, the Frick is easy to get to by subway thanks to its central location on the Upper East Side.
Driving
To avoid a whole world of stress, opt to arrive at the museum by public transportation or cab—this part of Manhattan is notoriously traffic-clogged and difficult to park in.
Public transportation
Take the 6 train to 68th Street - Hunter College station or the Q train to 72nd Street station. Buses M1, M2, M3, M4, and M72 also serve the area.
Best times to visit
The museum operates pay-what-you-wish admission from 2pm to 6pm on Wednesdays.
Best days to visit
Weekdays are typically quieter than weekends—plan your trip then for a less hectic experience.
Best months to visit
You’ll want to spend hours in this museum, so visit on a rainy day during New York’s cold winter months.
Special events
The museum hosts rotating temporary exhibitions and a wide range of events, including concerts, lectures, drawing programs, and salon evenings. Check the website for details of what’s on.
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