The Frick Collection Reviews

Incredibly interesting tours. An awesome way to spend the day.

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A true hidden gem for NYC. The collection is amazing, will be returning to take it all in.

Walking around the museum, the Frick house, is an enchanting experience. The opulence highlights the beauty of the art pieces, from paintings and sculptures. Inside is an open garden area with fountain which is beautiful. On the first Friday of the month they host a special evening with free entry and talks on the history of the place and certain art pieces.

One of the art and history jewels of NYC. It is must to see - great collection and amazing building and history

A very unique, very fine selection of paintings. Wonderful presentation of art. Photography isn't allowed so I don't have any photos clicked. but then not to mention that it was much more better experience watching paintings with their free audio recorded summary of paintings without any photographic intervention. I mean isn't it a blessing to not run into a hustle unlike regular art museums? A great collection of Rembrandt, his self portrait from 1658, Goya's modernistic works and works of Joseph mallord William Turner are worth the visit n my favourite. Besides the current self portrait collection of Murillo is every bit worth while. Fragonard Room and Boucher room are for a meticulous hard work for decors in presentation of work.

Really nice to walk through, we didn't realize that there was handhelds with more information until about halfway through.

This place is a jewel at 5th Av. It makes you feel like visiting a fancy mansion full of artworks. They also offer paper and many options of pencils so you can explore your own artistic skills.
Forget about the rude security looking to you like angry dogs. They are there every time taking care, but all the staff is very nice and gentile to make you feel relaxed and enjoy the visit as most as you can.
I strongly recommend a visit, not only because the nice collection comprising names like Renoir and Rembrandt but also because of the amazing environment they prepare to the visitors

Fantastic collection of European and English art history

Beautiful building and beautiful art. Quick art museum stop. Right by the park. Good stop for a date.

Incredible compact collection, but everything is fantastic, the good without the noise. No pictures allowed.

Taking a photo inside , artworks not allowed. Pay as you want for admission on Wednesdays between 2-6pm. Great collection and not frenzy like other museums.

Surprising collection for a private museum. The home is beautiful as welk.

I've yet to visit the museum, but the opulent interior and world class collection have left a strong enough impression on me to judge this early on.

The best thing about the Frick is the building itself and it never seems too crowded. Great way to enjoy art and architecture. Must see Museum

A good way to pass a couple of hours on a wet afternoon

Incredible world class private collection that is a must see for lovers of painting

An astonishing art collection, I loved it.
Why can't you take photos though? Is that common in US museums?

The Frick Museum was wonderful. Great collection and wonderful building. Only drawback was the docents and staff. Not friendly, stuffy and rude!

Love this place. The collection is amazing, and I love that it's not very big - just right for maybe 2 hours w/o feeling overwhelmed. The free audio guide makes the visit even more interesting.

every wensday 2~5h
free of charge

Gem of a collection in heart of Manhattan. Fantastic, world class art collection with a fascinating family history alongside. Mansion almost as beautiful as the art itself. A unique and v memorable experience in NYC, and a manageable museum if short on time. Brilliantly run by very well informed staff.

Nice museum, but not worth it if you haven't visited the MET.

A different world than the heated crush that is the Met, this small venue provides the perfect setting to contemplate without being overwhelmed. Highly recommended.

A small art collection in a very interesting building that reminds you something of its glorious past!!!!

The first Friday of the month is a very special and super experience: free entrance and special activities in a very special museum. Highly recommended

Wonderful collection of European art, small but absolutely exquisite, masterpiece after masterpiece. Frick, a controversial character and once the most-hated CEO in the country, not only loved art but had great taste. He valued certain artists before they became popular.

4.0 for the collection. Points taken away for the below:
1/ What is up with the fake Asian influenced room? Oh, sorry, they wrote ORIENTAL influenced. Oriental?! We're not rugs!! I guess imitation is flattery???
2/ THE OVERBEARING GUARDS. OMG. It's like they get a bonus for every time they say "stay on the carpet." And they're selective about it! Not everyone who was off the carpet was told to stay on the carpet. I wonder what their criteria was. I almost wanted to point out every person who was off the carpet and show the guards. Hello??? Why was I told to stay on the carpet but the guy next to me wasn't. What was the difference?? I don't get it.
3/ The lighting is the worst. You would think they'd know how to adjust the lighting so there's no glare coming off the art pieces! THIS is why we're standing so close to the paintings. DON'T tell us to stay on the carpet if we can't see!! FIX the lighting. THEN there will be no need to tell everyone "stay on the carpet." They definitely have the funds for better lighting at $22 a pop for admission! Cmon!! It's common sense!

My new fave museum, small & intimate but packed w amazing works of art. An absolute must see!

This is a beautiful art collection and not only that, the architecture is amazing. Every detail about the building is as much a masterpiece as the art itself, from the floorboards, to the chair rails to the crown molding, ceilings and everything in between. You are really doing yourself a disservice if your don't spend some time looking up.

It's such an amazing example of the craftsmanship of the era. You can really feel how much the artisans who worked on all the details of the building and furniture and not only the art just poured their heart and souls into their work. I was honestly moved to tears at some points, because it was just so beautiful to see all this work, that people had created not with a machine, but with their own two hands. The detail and perfection are something you simply never see anymore.

The frames around the paintings are often as much a work of art as the paintings themselves. The cabinets that the the statuary and clocks and vases sit on have the same quality, be often being just as beautiful as the works themselves.

Anyone who appreciates architecture, or woodwork will be in heaven in this place, I know I was, I spent hours here just absorbing every detail. Unfortunately they don't let you take pictures throughout most the museum but they offer a nice selection of postcards of the artworks and I have to admit, be because I couldn't take any pictures I was forced to enjoy and to remember the work better that if I had been able to take all the pictures in the world.

They have a coat check and a restroom a both as be plus in NYC, though the building is cooler than average for to the amount of art and it's storage needs.

On Wednesday's you can pay what you think it's fair and I believe every other day if the week it is $22 for adults, I don't recall for children or seniors but I do recall that no children under age 10 are allowed in to see the collection to prevent damage.

It's just a truly beautiful place, the work that way put into the building, Frick's amazing collection of books reflect the sort of man he was. The paintings even include as Monet and a couple of Rembrandt's and a Renoir or two I believe, as well as at least one and I believe two Degas' not to mention countless other artists that I could not even begin to name.

If you want to visit a smaller museum that you can actually do in a day, be this is the one to go to. The only thing I wish is that my father could have seen it before he passed, he would have loved it, he did so much woodworking and he would have appreciated the craftsmanship so much, I know he would have been as moved as I was.

Masterful juxtaposition of famous artwork (mostly paintings) with a ticket also providing one with a audio guide through almost every piece

There were so many interesting pieces of art to here. I highly recommend a visit!

What a beautiful place! Who would give this museum a bad review? This reminds me of the UK actually. The art on display is not necessarily rivalling the Met or British museum, but for me it's really the environment which I like

Especially if you like antique furnishings. A time piece

Breathtaking art collection. What a great place to visit. Make sure to take a full day.

It's a great museum, great collection, fabulous building, can be seen in a couple hours, really enjoyed, should have done it sooner.

This is one of my favorite museums, and I send out-of-town visitors here frequently. It used to be the personal residence of industrialist Henry Frick, and he was a very serious art collector who built the house with the intention of converting it to a museum after his passing. The displays are mostly as he had them in his home. Great pieces including three Vermeers and some Rembrandts in a wonderful, intimate atmosphere. The audio guide is great. They will be expanding to the second floor soon.

An old fashioned gallery but none the worse for that! A limited number of beautiful objects displayed in a domestic setting albeit the domestic setting of a multi-millionaire.

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.

excellent collection of art collected by Frick.
well worth a visit . great audio that gives highlights of all paintings. expect yo spend up to 3 hours there.

An exhibition worth visiting for impressive pieces of art in a setting that still feels like home to the owners.

Most excellent collection when pressed on time. A few truly delightful rarities.

an amazing space, very stylishly arranged, and the center atrium is lovely.

The quality and diversity of the collection is amazing. Take some time to look at the smaller items, the room moldings, and the other intricacies. The amount of craftsmanship in the ceramics, candlesticks, and woodwork is incredible. Plan to spend a good 3-4 hours to take it all in.

An absolute must. Such a beautiful setting to view an amazing art collection and the free app gives you all the info on the pieces. Try and get there on the free monthly night on a Friday

Beautiful building, it is very small for the price. To be fair we did not have time for the audio tour.

A wonderful fine art museum on 5th Avenue and 70th street.

See so many masterpieces in well lit, displayed rooms. Amazing how Frick collected all these treasures.

Beautiful. Went during the first Friday night of the month, which offer free entrance. Sadly we can't take pictures. They offer some sparkling water and nuts to snack on by the fountain and there many ppl were drawing sketches.

This place is pretty fancy. If you want to spend a couple hours within a great collection of art, get lost here! Pictures are only allowed in the central garden though.

Excellent museum in a traditional house. Very famous paintings. The museum we like most.

Such a lovely museum with an incredible collection. If you see a staff member in a room, pick their brain, they are all very knowledgable and have lots of fun facts to share!

The audio tour included with admission was super informative. My favorite pieces were the two Turner s ports opposite one another in the west gallery. Also, you can fill your water bottles in the basement!

Loved this museum! Not just for the art but how they incorporate the life of the Fricks into the displays (by listening to the audio tour). Since the building and collection went straight from the Frick family to the city as a museum, all is perfectly intact and original. What a wonderful surprise this museum is!!

A jewel of a museum, featuring the private collection of Henry Clay Frick in his Upper East-side mansion. Host to wonderful traveling exhibitions. The recent Turner exhibit was breathtaking.

My favorite museum in Manhattan. Quiet, respectful patrons, smiling staff, and some of the greatest paintings in the world. Fantastic exhibit of Moroni portraits there now.

A unique place for art lovers. A beautiful collection of arts in a very modest location. Have to visit in person since photographing is not allowed inside the gallery.

Amazing collection at a very unique setting - my favorite tranquil spot is the inner courtyard. Time travel experience.

The house and art is in immaculate shape. Tickets are inclusive of coat check and audio guide. The architecture is incredible. When I visited a few rooms were closed which is disappointing. I also wish we could have seen the second floor. Renovations are underway for an extension which is very exciting.

Over all, it's an amazing experience and way to spend time intimately with some lesser known pieces by master artists.

For this best kept secret Museum in New York City, the fewer words the better. One of the most impressive and stunning art collections in the world, including three vermeer's, and my favorite Turner painting of all time, Antwerp. Another best kept secret, it is free to the public after 1 p.m. on Sundays. Which can get a little crowded, but at least everyone is welcome to see one of the most stunning or collections in the world. Do not visit New York City and miss this Museum.

A unique mix of beautiful art in a beautiful mansion

An amazing collection. presents artists from different centuries and styles and the place itself is beautiful

Sketching in the gallery was really fun. The galleries were beautiful.

Classic mansion fro Henry Frick next to Central Park. He was one of the robber barons of the Victoria era. Beautiful art of European styles mostly. Saw three Fragonard panels from high ceilings to floor. These were given from Louis XV ? To his mistress. Beautiful Rococco art. The fountain in the middle of the house is quite romantic and beautiful. One tip. Men if you want
propose to your ladies, this is a sure spot.

Very pretty art work from many different artist amazing experience...p.s. good internet

Fantastic intimate museum with world class art from mostly European masters. Amazing that the public can get close to the priceless treasurers. Security is abundant to remind you if you pose a risk. Audio handsets add much to the experience and are part of the admissions price. Most do not realize this thinking it s an incremental expense only to miss out. Plan for 2-3 hours to really appreciate what the Frick has to offer.

Great museum. There are Dega, van Dyke, Rembrandt, El Greco , Vermeer in this collection

First Friday of every month except holidays are free! Check them out!

Hands down my most favorite museum in nyc. No modern art though

Loved the story about it's founder. Great atmosphere! Would recommend to any arts enthusiast.

Very beautiful museum. Doesn t take long time to see The whole place, about an hour.
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Amazing place and collection!! Pity that pictures aren't allowed in there!!!

This is a diamond of a place. If into the arts, it is a must see. Beautiful old mansion well restored. First Friday was fabulous.

Good story of Mr Flick and how he collected all the art you will find in his house, now converted in museum.