Exquisite collection of paintings, furniture and relics. The central courtyard is tranquil enough for you to want to read or have a picnic. Be aware there's no food allowed in the museum. This includes beverages of any sort. The garden courtyard is also the only place where you can touch things and take photographs. These rules are strictly enforced.
I visited the Frick collection with my family for Christmas vacation. It was absolutely beautiful and filled with other families from all over the world. There was a wealth of information and it was exciting to teach my grandson what I knew and learn with him. Unfortunately like many museums, we weren't allowed to take photos. When I return to NY to visit my son I'll go back.
If you are a fan of history and are familiar with the robber barons, then this is an exciting place to visit.
This fricking place wouldn't allow my well behaved 8 year old daughter into the main gallery. Apparently there is a fricking age restriction What the Frick? So instead we just went up to the Met where everyone is welcome.
Outstanding collection of 15/16 century work by some big names. Rembrandt's self portrait stand out.
High Society lives around here. Be on your best behavior
I almost had a wonderful time and I stress the word "almost" because of an incident that occurred to me while I was there. It was at the end of my visit and while I was in the area next to the outside garden, I took a photo. One of the black female security guards confronted me and said no photos were allowed. I tried to explain that I thought it was part of the garden and that's why I took the photo. In the end, I said I was sorry, put away my camera and walked away. In the very next room, another black male security guard in a very loud voice, confronted me and said that when I was told to not take photos and I said "NO". THIS WAS A TOTAL LIE. Not only was it a lie but he said it so loud that those around me turned around and noticed me. I was really humiliated and extremely embarrassed. Meanwhile, the original female security guard wasn't there when he confronted me. She had already left the room. The security guards here ruined my whole time here. I WILL NEVER COME BACK AGAIN.
Beautiful collection and architecture. Knowledgable staff and very informative movie.
Lovely space, surprising range of artists and crafts. Check for free entry times
Awesome art museum! The inside still looks like Frick's house. A visit feels more like visiting a friend than going to any of the larger museums.
The Frick has long been one of the very best museum collections in New York. The Museum is a quiet place of refuge. The current inclusion of the unimpressive artworks by a contemporary artist speaks only of poor judgement and a pandering to a misguided trend. The contemporary works set up in arbitrary places around the museum, even interfering with views of the Frick's own works, in no way create any 'dialogue' or visual enjoyment. No one would ever purchase such unimpressive things for the Frick collection so they should not be shown there. Trying to be trendy doesn't fit.
Wasn't blown away but there are some very nice pieces
Amazing place, the house is impressive and full of histories and exclusive pieces of fine art.
Check out their first fridays if you would like to see free classical music and draw in their courtyard area! Interesting collection in general.
Wonderful art collection. I enjoyed it thoroughly. Former home now showing original artwork right in the middle of manhattan.
How I wish I could take photos all the way through and capture this lovely building. Incredibly beautiful, a must see
Beautiful museum that is well curated with lots of pieces selected by Frick himself.
Great collection. Love all the stories and personal touches of the house.
This is the first museum I remember visiting New York as a child (when my younger brother had to lie about his age to get in). It's quite peaceful; unlike other museums, you can stumble into an empty room to view the amazing art at your own pace. The building itself is impressive, and it's very pleasant to sit and unwind in the interior courtyard.
It's a wonderful small classy art museum. The mansion is gorgeous too. We come every other year.
A nice, but small and some what repetitive collection, the absurdity of the rules of the gallery made it an unpleasant experience.
Missed the 5th star ONLY because it is pocket sized. This is a georgous collection, even if the collecting family was obsessed with a few artists (Turner...) that I would of been happier to see if I did not see so much of.
European art in an interesting setting. Unfriendly staff made the visit uncomfortable. Do not recommend.
Amazing art collection, with some of the most famous pieces in the world tucked away in this intimate setting. May be difficult to spend more than a few hours here, as there are not many places to take a break and sit down to rest.
Amazing collection, thanks to kind friends I got to see amazing art work.
Better if u will come here at summer time. Nice place really
Absolutely beautiful architecture and collect ion of classical European art. However, I have to say that I've never felt more "judged" in an art space ever. It generally has a snobby vibe,. Which I get because it's in a former mansion, but honestly if you are going to be ride, just be a private club for rich people or whatever.
Beautiful. Perfect size. You can easily view everything in one afternoon without rushing.
Beautiful house. Too bad you can't go upstairs. Very well preserved.
Must have been my greatest discovery in NYC. I went to one of their First Fridays
programs. If you do not know, there is free entry from 6 to 9 pm on the first Friday of every month. I spent an amazing night exploring Henry Clay Frick s house that he turned into an art collection museum. Because it was originally a house, it still feels like a house with all the furniture, high windows, and of course the European paintings, home pieces, and sculptures Frick collected. Not only this, but The Frick Collection offers free sketching materials so you can sketch in the Garden Court. Also, I attended a free piano concert and enjoyed complimentary snacks. An experience that goes beyond just a museum visit.
Wonderful amazing stellar collection in a small intimate setting. Wow!
Really pretty house, beautiful fountain quick stop in for those interested in art
Parking is not easy in this area. 21 USD ticket which consider the size of the collection is not that good. But audio guide is impressive lots of arts are in the audio guide. Courtyard is ok and is the only area allow photos.
Compare to Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum this place is subpar.
Oh also you can not hold your cloth walking around you have to tie it to your waist or check them.
Fragonard Room is worth price of admission alone, but see the vivid Nevers blue ceramics in person too.
Haven't gone there but I give it 5 stars because holy frick this looks pretty epic if I do say so myself.
Beautiful museum with some classic European art that will never be loaned out. The architecture of the home adds to the experience. Free audio tours, and tickets are good for two days. One of my favorite NYC museums.
Absolutely wonderful collection and museum. If you are visiting New York I would say this is one you cannot miss!
The gorgeous collection in its original interior. Must see!
This collection is incredible. It's hard to imagine what it looked like originally with the incredible architecture, but it has such neat architecture.
The Frick is "pay what you want" on Wednesdays after 2:00 PM.
Interesting rich exhibition. Pity many rooms are closed to public. The tickets r rather expensive too.
The collection is carefully presented in a beautiful and tranquil setting. It feels like stepping out of time for an hour or two. There are lots of spectacular paintings by Old Masters, some of which you might not expect to see here (Holbein s portrait of Thomas More, for example). Adult admission is $22, which is about the market rate for the major collections in the US.
Combines the occasional intimacy of a private home, and peaceful nooks, with superb style, quality, and priceless art. A must see.
Amazing art collection in a mansion turned museum. The porcelain, books, paintings, and decor all evoke an era long gone but present even in the room. Just walking into the West Gallery makes you feel like you traveled back 100 year.
if you go on sunday morning you can pay what you wish and at 1pm there is a free sketch in the garden.
Great collection of art and an amazing building. Always more I formation being found and I heard that the second story is being prepared to be open soon.
Great museum. Its a bit small but love their arts and the architecture of the building is amazing. And they got this really nice garden around the building. Must visit place
Excellent collection of classical artwork, especially Dutch and English art, and a wonderful collection of furniture. First Fridays are somewhat crowded but have a reasonable wait and the talks make it worth it.
Stunning period artwork, furniture and decor presented in the former home of the Fricks.
It's a hidden gem, the collection itself so rich one day is not enough to explore it all. You should most definitely visit Frick collection if you go to NY. I was very very impressed.
I have been coming to this museum for 30 years. This has the second best art collection in the world. Amazing Inbred painting the Contessa, is truly gorgeous and mastery at its best. Renoir woman with daughters us always on display and not to be missed. Boucher room filled with murals of cherubs by the true master. And Fraginords romantic full size murals are captivating. Any artist should go here to see what mastery is. Also there are Turners and Rembrants and a few paintings you will find to be your favorites.Love the collection and the mansion.
Enjoyed using the free audio guide to hear about most of the exhibits. Very elaborately designed interior and indoor pool to sit.
Small place but great art. Wednesday after 2pm is pay what you wish to visit which makes it more affordable for a family.
Awesome collection. Glad I went here this time instead of the big art museums.
This is perhaps the best collection in NYC. Beyond world class. There are bigger, more famous, and more aggressively promoted museums, but none better.
There exists in art appreciation/education etc,. what I would call the 'Vatican Syndrome'. Wonderful, huge, diverse and vitally important institutions such as The Met nearby; The British, The Louvre; Berlin's Museum Island - on and on. Opportunities for scholarship, important archives. But perhaps a bit overwhelming to the general, if savvy, public. Frick Collection is dedicated to education and outreach in addition to scholarship and research; but this is fine art on a human, personal scale.
The fact that this is one of very few venues which will host this unique and fascinating exhibit away from Auckland Castle (County Durham, England, UK) speaks volumes.
There are two exceedingly well done videos which run in rep in the theatre, accompanied by a useful overview of Henry Clay Frick and the house; the legacy.
I must also comment upon the extreme helpfulness and courtesy of the staff. I witnessed three episodes of patron indiscretion. One photo opportunity (verboten except in the delightful atrium), one backpack warning, and a somewhat annoying mobile phone distraction. From personal experience, I may tell you that many minders respond with far less courtesy and restraint, to the point where the reaction is far more vexing than the deed. The phrase "come unglued' might spring to mind.
Class. Lots and lots of class.
Audio guides are very worthwhile, and gratis; a photo ID is required and will be taken hostage.
Brilliant English and European art collection in a classy period building. The vision of one founder since built on. Fabulous
Lovely environment and atmosphere, a shame photos weren't allowed.
Amazing collection of art on a beautiful setting. Photography is not allowed inside; it is only allowed in the gardens.
Is one of my favourite museums in Manhattan! Can be visited in an hour.
Fabulous! Amazing triptych-like arrangement of Thomas Cromwell looking cross at Thomas Moore with St Jerome in-between. First class gallery in a wonderful setting. Diligent and kind team assisting. Loved it!
I love the architecture. It's a small gallery, nice place to visit.
I felt the building was the real belle of the ball. Absolutely stunning, expansive high ceilinged rooms. The art work was less than stellar for my tastes but the Vermeer's were well worth a study.
Pica are only allowed in the atrium, hence the bathroom selfie.
Possibly the best art in the world. This is a truly astonishing collection - everything is the best, by design... just supremely enjoyable and thought provoking.
Wonderful art collection. No Photography allowed and No children under 10. The Frick Museum is for serious art Lovers. I downloaded pictures from the website.
Wonderful collection in a beautiful building. So glad we stopped in and spent the day admiring such a beautiful of art.
Amazing, quiet place of refuge in the middle of New York. Brilliant gallery space and beautiful art. The best thing is the fact that they don't allow annoying distractions like photography and children, and I love all the entitled whiners here crying that they're not allowed!
A fine collection of some of the world's most important art
Artist and art lovers will live this place and Central Park is right across the street.
Hurry to visit the Frick. I understand that it will be closed for renovations in 2020, although its collection will be on display at the former Breuer branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Frick has a great collection of mainly European art chosen by Mr. Frick himself and tastefully placed in his 5th Avenue mansion, itself something to visit either now or whenever its upgrade is completed after 2020.
The Frick was a nice, if relatively small collection of art that occupies a Park fronted mansion. It feels very much like it has maintained its founder's vision, which has some benefits and some flaws. It does feel like you're exploring a very particular place, with the central garden and water feature being particularly stunning. However, the narrow entry makes entry take some time and the downstairs galleries are quite utilitarian. Hopefully the upcoming renovation will address some of these issues and go over well!
Great selection of changing exhibitions and a solid curated permanent pieces of art. Only complaint is that the Museum store closes early (they said "We're closing, and will reopen tomorrow" then shut the door in my face). I didn't think the times would be different from the museum's closing time.
Beautiful museum, it has just enough paintings to keep you engaged but not overwhelm or lose you. The fountain at the center is gorgeous and a great spot to sit.
It's a nice place with beautiful art, but the fact that they don't allow photos is disheartening.
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