The Frick Collection

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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68th St – Hunter College -> 6 min walk
77th St -> 9 min walk

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Valeria Fedyk 2016-12-17

The art itself was quite, very sweet style oil paintings and some gold (or bronze?) artifacts in the downstairs. Nice fountain open area in the middle. What I didn't like though were three things: (1) the layout of the museum and the map were really hard to navigate, felt a bit cramped and confusing; (2) the paintings didn't have descriptions next to them that you could read, although you could get (buy?) a guided tour; and (3) the staff were a bit rude. When we arrived there was not a single person in line but the guard redirected us to stand in "the line" before letting us in, for brochures next to the front desk you had to pay, and when I said I didn't want to check my coat I was told that then I can't just carry it, I would have to wear it inside. So the service there dampened the experience a bit.
irina thomason 2016-11-10

Beautiful collection of classical works, in an amazing setting of a luxury early century home turned museum. Went on the free day, and got my headset and spent hours among beautiful large works being captivated and inspired as an artist. There were only a few impressionist/ expressionist works which was a bummer because those are my favorites but it was fascinating to see what the masters before the impressionists were creating and how that might have inspired the next generation of the time. The staff were all courteous, the setting was peaceful, and they offer free drawing at the Frick on certain nights which I have signed up for, I think that's such a beautiful idea and I love an establishment that engages the community. Highly recommend this place for a visit.
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1 E. 70th St. Fifth Ave., New York City, NY 10021-4994
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