The Frick Collection Review

A gem in the NYC art world. Some of the best European paintings in America.

Amazing. Very hard to describe the feeling you get when you walk through their collection for the 1st, 2nd 3rd... time. You just keep coming back.

Beautiful art on display. Beautiful architecture. Worth a stop if you have time.

Very disappointing! Way over priced for what it is. Incredibly rude staff who are not helpful at all. The paintings have no information at all beside them. So there is no way to know what your looking at unless you use one of their outdated and quite disgusting looking tour phones. The ban on pictures is also baffling. Seems to be run by people who are completely out of touch with reality.

Firstly Shakiem (security manager) and his team are exceptional. I, embarrassingly, had a diabetic low and collapsed and they dealt with it kindly and professionally. He said that if I wanted to return on another day I could do so without paying (as i couldn't remember much about my first visit !) and when I came back a few days later his team waved through both my wife & I. So, after causing much stress and hassle, I was treated like a museum benefactor! Secondly it is the most beautiful setting for a gallery I've ever seen. The mansion itself is worthy of the entrance fee as it's such a pleasure to walk around but they also have this stunning, eclectic collection of pieces. One reviewer appeared put out by the restriction on taking photos (although you can take photos in the internal gardens) but I was so grateful for that. The constant distraction of people more interested in taking selfies (with a Constable in the background) is really quite irritating. Enjoy the art people! The world needs more of plenty of things; love, understanding, a capacity for forgiveness. The one thing i am certain it does not need is more pictures of your gurning face. Oops, i forgot my capacity to forgive!

Skip the crowds at the Met or Guggenheim. You won t see this much great art in a gorgeous building anywhere.

Really unique museum. The house is very interesting and is worth going to check out on it's own. The collection contained lots of high quality works from around the globe. I found the statues and clocks to be the most interesting pieces.

Great museum but also fascinating walking around what was a home. Beautiful curtains and tie backs etc plus of course the exhibits. The audio system was very good.

The Frick has a very beautiful collection in an exquisite building. I highly recommend going there to see the collection as well as the architecture of this gorgeous building.

Fabulous little museum has an incredible art collection..don't miss it.

Astounding. The tickets are $22 on Sundays but I would pay $50 for the experience. You must go to this if you fancy art museums. Takes about 2 hours to see everything, but I would suggest 5-6 hours if you really want to take everything in. The furniture, metalwork, even the architecture serves as a piece which deserves attention and admiration. I would love to be here by myself if I could.

Phenomenal.

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Lovely museum, wonderful paintings from Victorian era and before!

10/10 would recommend, especially during the pay-as-you-wish times, which happened for us on a Wednesday after 2pm. Paid $5 for this beautiful space!

Very interesting collection. It has limited range if art but the self portrait of Rembrandt shouldn't be missed.

The Frick Collection is a magical place. It is much more intimate than the Met, but the quality of art is such as amazing. My favorite work of art is "Mistress and Maid" by Vermeer. This museum is not to be missed by art lovers.

Great collection of Spanish and French artists. Admission is free from 11 am to 1 pm on Sundays.

Great small museum with an interesting art collection.

I stopped by with a friend on a first Friday of the month.
We got arrived there close to 7pm, but there was a line around the block. We did wait for about 25mins but the line moved quickly. Thank goodness it wasn't a hot summer night.

The 2nd floor was closed but the paints and all the art were just wonderful. As expected, it was crowded but mostly well behaved crowd.

At the center garden, there was a free drawing event going on where anyone can participate.

They were also giving out free water (lemon and watermelon flavor) and some crackers.

Enjoyed it very much.

OH no photos allowed inside.

A wonderful collection - but the rooms look "tired", dusty picture frames, bad lighting and dirty sculptures.

Beautiful museum. The collection is very interesting.

Pretentious museum with incredibly rude staff. Witnessed a woman in a wheelchair get rolled out (!!!) of the auditorium towards the back for reasons unclear. To see such a level of disrespect towards the disabled.... simply appalling?

Moreover, no photographs are permitted to be taken in the building save for the inner square and you will be periodically reminded of this even if you so much as take your phone out to look at the time. Everybody is on edge, and, by extension you.

All of these things I mentioned have unfortunately overshadowed the fact that the architecture as well as some of the art here *might* worth seeing. Do yourself a favour and come here when it's free. Otherwise don't bother.

What a joy. Wonderful building and Art. Pretentious officious staff slightly spoiled the visit.

One of the most enjoyable art museums I've ever seen! The history behind the place really gives it a unique feel. The room guards however tainted the experience with their coarse and overbearing attitudes. See other reviews. They really affect the enjoyment of this place

Wander through the rooms like you re a houseguest while drooling over Mr. Frick s fine art collection. Be warned, there s NO PHOTOGRAPHY allowed.

Incredible mansion in the heart of New York. Free on first Friday of the month.

The free hours have changed. Small gallery, lacking diversity...for the same price, why wouldn't you go to the met?

Very impressive and humbling collection. Photos allowed only in one room.

Extraordinary collection of beautiful art. The house itself is gorgeous.

Beautiful building with masterpieces hung every few metres. Highly recommend going on Wednesday when it is pay what you wish

Velazquez, Vermeer, Holbein, Fragonard, etc. In terms of average quality of each painting, maybe the greatest collection in North America

I love the Frick. The building itself is incredibly interesting as it was once a residence.

Wonderful collection (esp. 17th + 18th century masterpieces)

Interesting and impressive artwork with fantastic audio information.

An amazing museum if you like Old World Masters as that is the main focus of this gallery. The founder - late industrialist Henry Clay Frick - was exclusively interested in this type of art and generally avoided collecting Impressionist paintings that were becoming popular during his own lifetime. One slight drawback of this museum is that they do not allow photography in the actually galleries themselves unlike some of the other major art museums in the city. That said the collection housed there is well with viewing and the free docent tours were very informative.

Awesome collection. I wish they let you take photos. Other than that, it's very impressive.

More employees than visitors. Great place to actually look at some great artwork in peace (don't quote me on this during the pay-what-you-wish time).

With that said, not a fan of places that don't let you take photos. It's not a flash thing. Flash is easy to make people shut off and poses negligible "damage." It's not a viewer experience thing either because there's barely anyone there. The only reason is to keep a giftshop monopoly. Whatever, that's the world we live in.

Either way, good collection.

Very cool museum, former mansion of Henry Frick with a large collection of art pieces from Europe in particular.

Pay as you wish on Wednesdays 2-6pm.
No pictures allowed, only in the garden!

A unique museum experience with high quality audio guides.

Amazing home turned into a museum. Very unique and beautiful

Astonishing collection in a spectacular house. Almost every painting is excellent and many are superb. World class.

The only exciting thing is the fountain. This is so boring. I mean what do you expect from a museum?

Fantastic selection of work - The collection of Turners is particularly stunning.

Opulent decor, very beautiful classic art and sculptures. Very lovely indoor garden.

Beautiful collection. Very exciting to see Whistler, Corot, Vermeer, Rembrandt, Fragonard (a whole room!), and more. Especially excited about Whistler. There was even a Renoir in its own little nook-- which was a delightful surprise. Don't miss the Frick Collection!

A small but very well organized museum, an old house near Central Park, you can see many beautiful pictures in an elegant place

Hands down one of the best and most unique art museums in the city !

We had museum passes from our library so we bypassed the pricey $22 entry for adults ($17 for seniors). Only the first floor is open to visitors. There were many rooms filled with works by old master painters like El Greco, Gainsborough, Whistler, Rembrant, and Bellini. Also on display were works done in enamel. Throughout the rooms were examples of furniture from the 17th - 20th century. We were able to see the entire collection in under 2 hours, but if you are an art aficionado, I suggest allotting more time.

Nice collection. Expensive although Wednesday afternoons 2 to 6 are free.

It is a pleasant and beautiful place. To make the Best of it (and not complain about high fee), go on a Sunday morning, before 1PM. Pay (or not) as much as you like :-)

Visited in a weekend with friends. This is a really beautiful Gilded Age mansion filled with an extensive collection of paintings, sculptures and furniture from multiple periods. A bit expensive at $25 per ticket, but a good way to spend an hour or two. The atrium, with plants, a fountain and a skylight is especially peaceful. It's right across from Central Park, so this would definitely be a great idea for a date.

Loved the Vermeers ...his use of light is amazing - The Frick Collection is well worth a visit!

This collection is perfect for a 2 hours visit. They have a few Turners that I enjoy immensely seeing

The concentration of so many great paintings in one place is stunning! An excellent choice for visitors with limited time although it will still take most of the day to see everything. Fair warning; disappointed reviewers have noted strict guards so be prepared to check everything into the coat room (including your camera), do not bring young children with you and check the visitor guidelines on the website for other restrictions that you may encounter. My visit was thoroughly enjoyable but too brief. I plan to go back as soon as I can return to NYC.

Outstanding collection old masters on display in a tranquil setting. Most remarkable the patio, a place to sit and relax.

Great building and nice art. Should be able to take photos though

Such a gem...display of the greatest artist in the world simply overwhelmed me. Small venue made the viewing feel very personal....to think this was Fricks home and he created it to share with the world.

Possibly the smallest major art museum in NYC with outstanding collection of paintings in the home of the H. C. Frick.

Beautiful. A hidden city treasure and a true treat. You're transported to a different New York and it is so interesting to see. A must go

Very nice museum and a strict no photos allowed within the gallery except for the Garden Court. No kids allowed 10 and under because of preservation and ropes. Nice revolving collections on display and there is a room where you can view a short film about the history of the Frick. Coat and backpack check is free but no luggage allowed

Wonderful! BUT! Huge problem that the story of the Frick family in the Frick Museum/former home was presented NOWHERE. Here we are in the triumphant final home of Henry Frick and we don t know who he is, how he rose to such financial and lofty positions, who his wife was, his children.... um you re missing the other half of the story. We get a full dissertation on the nuances of the painting of a Renoir hand but not two words about the man who and how he accumulated this fine body of work. Partial pleasure.

Mostly very high quality permanent collection. Special exhibitions are very few and became fewer in recent years. Sunday afternoon sketching in the court is pleasant way to spend an hour.

What an amazing museum? Not sure after all these years I never visited this awesome place. A must see!

Beautiful collection in an extravagant period mansion. Vermeers are a must see.

Wonderful collection of paintings. Hidden gem near central park and the met

I am home bound as most people are these days and I really
have enjoyed "Cocktails with the Curator"and am sorry that
you are ending them. Please reconsider.

Outstanding collection in the private home of HC Frick.

The permanent collection can never leave the building, so you get the same thing every time. But what you get is one bucket-list painting after another. Truly amazing.

Wonderful opportunity to see an old mansion and the collection is stellar. With a smaller collection like this, it's easier to take it all in.

What a wonderful afternoon spent at the Frick Museum. I will return, but leave with visuals and knowledge on famous paintings and artists to research and ponder for days to come.Thank you!

Such an interesting place to visit. They have a pay as you wish day

Beautiful hidden gem, a must-go if you like "old master" paintings and artifacts.

You won't be able to take pictures in most of the exhibition rooms while photography in the fontaine court is allowed.

I don't think you can find another museum which has as many Italian classic art masterpieces as as Frick Collection except Met probably.

Loved being able to see Rembrandt and Lemeer!! Its a place to truly charish!!

Amazing Article. A beautiful building. But a bit stuffy.

An Exquisite place that will always be a little jewel in New York City.

So beautiful! Lots of works from world renowned artists.

Beautiful bldg!!! Reminds me of Newport Mansions. Hard to imagine this was once someone's mansion and not originally planned as a museum. Very peaceful. Beautiful architecture and paintings.
Staff is friendly. They're also very strict. Got talked to when I happened to step off the carpet in one room, (didn't know you weren't supposed to), then got a phone call on vibrate and answered, but was told can't talk in that room and have to go to the garden, (didn't know this either) then after being at the museum at least 30 minutes already, was told I couldn't have my sweater hanging over my purse, that I had to wear it (did read this in the pamphlet later). I know they're just doing their job, and trying to protect this beautiful landmark, so I hate to criticize, but gee whiz.......