The Frick Collection Reviews

Amazing artworks, rich collection and fascinating building. I loved it. Plus on Wednesdays from 2-6pm you pay as much as you want for the admission! Normally it s a bit pricey.

Absolutely stunning. Beautiful. Worth the visit and would definitely go back again.

Interesting history.

While the mansion is impressive there are better museum options in the city.

Great musuem. It's unfortunate they do not allow children under 10 years old. Such a loss.

This place is not recommended! Staff are rude and there are NOT a lot of collections like others said. If you have time to go to other big NYC museums, don't waste your time in here.

The home and the private collection of 1900 Mr & Mrs Frick s now museum. His private art collection. Brief tour of decorated period rooms. Once you obtain headphones- press 1, 4, & 7 as you enter. Something the staff did not offer. Donation entrance on Wednesday from 2-6.

Nicely curated collection of art housed in Frick's former residence. The pieces are interesting by themselves but seeing them in the context of the different rooms is what makes it unique compared to your typical art museum.

Please do not be stuck only in the MET. There are countless beautiful museums in NYC. Henry Clay Fric made me dumbfounded when I watced a video clip about his life at the small theater in the Fric that seemed to be the venue where King Arthur and his knights had been sitting. He would go to the MET to shop...

Glide through the Guilded Age as you roam room-to-room and stroll through the schools with paintings by El Greco, Vermeer, Rembrandt, Goya, Titian, Van Dyck, Bellini & Renoir. Be sure to make a stop in the Anteroom to view my personal favorite from The Frick Collection: Hans Memling's "Portrait of a Man."

Beautiful house and collection. Poor value when compared to the Met though.

So happy to visit The Frick. I find it hard to imagine the amount of money it took to assemble this collection and build this residence. Wow! Amazing!

Glad to finally have made my first visit at the Frick ever. Great setting for beautiful art, the Frick is surprisingly subdued. Attentive security staff keep their ears open and may help occasionally if you wonder about the surroundings. Specially recommended for a visit with friends who share your interest.

Pretentious place rude staff make a hassle of a day, over priced and doesn t allow photography.

On the positive theres great art work.

Beautiful museum with spectacular views of Central Park. Must see. Hard to believe it used to be someone s home.

If you have time for only one museum in New York, then this is it. Best works of the best masters.

One treasure after another. Listen to the free audio guide for greater enjoyment.

Stunning collection of Old Masters in a beautiful mansion.

Perfect if you dislike so-called modern art but still don't want to see the same classics all over again.

I'm not really an art lover but this exquisite mansion and art work are breathtaking!

The exhibition is ok but you cannot take pictures and the shop store is a little bit expensive

Place so calm , it s a welcome and elegant rest from the turmoil outside...

Really a gem! As good as Borghese Gallery in Rome small but brilliant collection in very carefully designed building

Hidden gem - really beautiful and would not have come here if my parents hadn't dragged me to it. The (free) audioguide is a must if you want to get the stories behind the Fragonards that were handed back to their creator, or the (shockingly) naked Diane that Frick said he didn't like but kept nonetheless. Perfect size and the inside garden is unique.

First visit. Magnificent. Small space with large impact. You can enjoy the whole thing in 1.5 hours if you choose

Love the Frick collection! My sister and I went on Wednesday afternoon where after either 4-5 it s free. They do close at 6pm but the museum is an old house so it s not very large. We saw everything in an hour and really enjoyed it. They were showing Joseph and his brothers portraits (from the Bible) that were really interesting.

Just down from the MET, beautiful preserved home over looking Central Park, amazing architecture and an impressive art collection. We sore every room that was open with a collection in it. It took us approximately 2-3 hours to walk through and that wasn't rushing.

It's beautiful setting for exquisite art. I could spend a lifetime staring at this collection!Staff was helpful, When i need help, they came with smile and helped me to figure out my problem.

The collection is great. There are audio guided tours if you are interested. The people there are friendly. Went in on a cold winter day and was kept warm inside. The collection was larger than I imagined from looking at the map.

Beautiful oasis with a lovely interior fountain and art. Particular favorites are the Whistlers and the Constables.

Smaller museum than most but the quality of the Paintings and sculptures is amazing. Plus it was a mansion and the decorative arts and interiors are also beautiful. Vermeers, Rembrandts, Turners, Titians, (yes, plural), a stunning Ingre, Constable, Degas, Renoir; the Bellini painting of St Francis is considered by sum to be the most beautiful painting in NYC, maybe all of north America. Their temporary exhibits are also top notch.

Beautiful and elegant. Some rooms are breathtaking.

My wife and I went here with the in laws this week. This is a great art museum and the building it's in is equally impressive. It's a very clean and well organized museum with a lot of artwork from famous artists.

It's a good way to kill an hour or two in the city even if you're not way into art.

The Frick was very pretty. If you like historic gilded age buildings, this is the perfect spot for you. They have some beautiful famous work in there. Definitely would go back.

Real nice museum. Not nearly as crowded as the Met or MoMA. It's a smaller, private collection with plenty of great works on display. A few long blocks to the subway. Right on Central Park. Definitely worth a look if you like art.

A former residence turned into a gallery showcasing an amazing collection of old masters, sculptures and decorative arts by the Frick family. It's truly a hidden gem in a city with many museums. Each room and piece of work is breathtaking. My first visit happen to be to view two specific decorative art pieces to write a historical object report. I plan to go back again and again whenever I can especially to attend their Drawing Programs and Concerts!

If you plan to visit The Frick Collection, make sure you check the website for visitor info. Quick note:

no children under 10,
no photos (only allowed in the Garden Court),
free coat check,
no dining options,
no suitcases allowed,
audio guides available,
no on-site parking (but it's a short walk from The Met)

** They have pay-what-you-wish on Wednesdays and
** First Friday of the month is Free

Hope this helps you explore the arts!! xoxo

This museum has an unbelievable collection of mostly European paintings and sculptures. I love JMW Turner, and I feel as though the large gallery in which many of his works are located in has been perfectly curated so that each piece flows with the ones adjacent to it. This museum is a beautiful place filled with beautiful paintings.

Fantastic art experience. Great collection, included audio guide. The history of Frick, how he came to build his mansion with the thought that it would become a museum, and that most of the art was collected by him to display in his home before he died in 1919 I found fascinating.

Exquisite art and space. You must see their courtyard and furniture. The rare art museum you can do in one day.

A gem of a find in the middle of NYC. Expect to spend about an hour. The Roman style atrium is a beautiful place to take a photo between rooms.

It s gorgeous there, they don t allow photos... but after hearing that the house has been remodeled so many times... makes me feel like I m not walking through history anymore

Gorgeous, intimate, and great gift shop. Just wish you could access their beautiful gardens.

We loved this museum. It is intimate and approachable -- and holds its important art and decorative collections in an intelligent manner. This is how the wealthiest families in New York lived 150 years ago during the gilded age, and lucky for us, the Frick Collection and Mansion are available for our viewing.

One of the world's great smaller museums. Not as large as the Wallace Collection or Chantilly, but every painting is world class. If you love art, this is not to be missed.

Great place to find peace and experience art. Curators are little over zealus stopping people form taking photos with their phones.

If you want to escape the hectic of NYC this place is perfect to enjoy Masterpieces!

I encountered a guard at the front who proceeded to raise his voice for bringing a water bottle inside a purse. It was in there for a medical condition. He talked aggressively as if we responded like we had any problem whatsoever to just check it in the coat check. No disrespect was given at all and it was so unnecessary and shocking. All he had to do was calmly explain to check it in. It honestly ruined the tone and enjoyment of the visit. I was walking around the museum on edge just waiting for the next guard to yell at another ridiculous offense like slightly stepping off the carpet by an inch or bending slightly to read a book. It's an all around uncomfortable unwelcoming experience. Do not take your frustrations out on people who want to patronize your museum; it's an art museum not "scared straight" in a prison. I've honestly never seen anything like this and I've been to many museums who provide protection for the art but also treat people decently. For $22 admission per person it's just inexcusable and disgusting to treat people like this.

Mansion is a peaceful home to an excellent collection

Excellent collection with well known masterpieces. First Friday's are free at 6pm. Show up an hour early.

Pretty but not much background information on the pieces so if you are an art nubie it'll be pretty boring

This is one of the best museums that I have ever been to. I could not be happier when seeing collection of Boucher's work and the Fragonard room.

An impressive art collection in suitably impressive surroundings. You can explore the collection at your own pace. The no photography rules are strictly enforced and security is generally very attentive.

The Frick collection houses many pieces of art that you will see in art history books! Tickets are reasonably priced as an audio guide does come with the ticket. Pictures not allowed except in the fountain area. A little on the small side so expect to spend an hour or so there. Would be nice if they opened the upstairs to visitors!

This museum was pretty awesome. I think it s really neat how it s set in Henry Frick s home, which happens to be one of the last gilded age homes remaining in NYC. The architecture of the place is incredible, featuring lots of intricate details. As far as the art collection goes, it s definitely worth seeing. There are a lot of relevant religious paintings, as well as a few amazing landscape paintings. They also have the Rembrandt, which I believe was the first self-portrait (correct me if I m wrong, I m not an art expert). The staff does a good job of keeping everyone safe, and moving around without issue. Overall, a great place for a date night, or some alone time for deep thought (and anything in between!). I should have gotten a picture from outside the building, because it s a really neat house.

An amazing collection of works - don't miss the chance to visit. Two superb Holbeins and an El Greco on one wall, and so much else!

Perfect smaller scale museum to explore on a cold Saturday! Beautiful architecture and decor, and an impressive collection, friendly staff.

Very rude security woman. Also the gift shop closed before the museum did so no post cards.

Beautiful museum with some amazing works of art. Worth taking the audio guide for the extra information it provides.

Hands down of the best setups for a museum. If you would like to see some masterpieces in a more relaxed atmosphere where it's less crowded compared to Met or MoMa and not be overwhelmed by A.R.T. then go there, you will have a great time. CUNY ID gets you here for free. Students are charged a bit less. The general admission is not cheap but consider spending your time here anyway...

Wonderful little place. This museum has paintings by Rembrandt, Whistler and Goya, just to name a few. Much less crowded that The Met. The museum is actually in a beautiful old home. If you would like to get away from the crowds and see some great art work, check it out.

Priceless collection!
Patience, passion, love of art and incredible wealth some how came together and created this masterpiece!
I guess this camel went through the eye off the needle...

A fantastic museum and a great way to avoid the weekend crowds at the MET or MOMA. No photos allowed!

It is a magnificent museum with amazing arts but it is very pricey since it is a small museum. Anything else it just takes you to the real Frick's world

This place is a delight for the design of the building and the feel of the place. You are walking in a real home not just a museum. The collections are thought out and the taste of art is precise.The layout of the home is easy to navigate.

Be sure to pick up a device at the front entry before you begin walking around. In each room there is a main display number and if you press that number into your devise you hear stories of the room and the home. There are extra ones on the art and furniture in the rooms as well. This device is so worth it. I have been in so many other museums where the device is terrible but here it is fantastic! It enhances the experience.

I highly recommend this out of the way experience and a peek into the lifestyle of American Industrial Revolution.

My only wish was to see the upstairs bedrooms like you can do in Rhode Island Breakers. But the first floor was a delight.

The fact the original furniture, window coverings, rugs and decorations are still all there made this place so much fun to visit.

Note:
No photos are allowed inside.
Children under 10 not admitted. That being said children under 10 could find this place boring. It is very proper and somewhat formal in the late 1800s special way.

It is a delight to anyone who loves architecture, fine classical art and portraits, interior design, Downtown Abbey era.

A collection of Euro and early US masters . Visit to explore the building itself, the works are so so.

We went to the Frick Collection on a very busy holiday season and the good thing about this place is that it's not that well known as MOMA or Guggenheim museums. They give you free virtual tour guides in most available languages so you can learn more about the works of art and the house itself. A must if you visit NYC

Amazing museum! Maybe be the best I've visited until today! I felt so comfortable in there, like I visited a friend! The reason for the 4 stars is that El Greco (The Greek)-Domenikos Theotokopoulos was described as Spanish artist instead of his real origine which is Greek! Serious mistake for such a museum!!!

I like it lot. The collection is beautiful, dedicaded to different artists but mainly paintings from european masters from the XIX and XX century.

an excellent collection of art. it s quiet inside and you re not allowed to go in large groups, but its good to visit on your own or with a few people. some of the best paintings you ll ever see are in here, and it s located right near the Met so you can visit both places in one day!

Just wonderful. Do not miss this collection of art gems.

Well worth the trip. Audio guide included in admission. Take the short orientation tour, and do see little movies. It's only a block from the Explorer's Club so go over there while you are at it.

This museum is a great. It always has interesting exhibitions, both temporary and within the permanent collection. The best time to visit is during the week, bring a book and take a few minutes to relax by the garden inside. The audio guide is very informative and although I have been here several times, I listen to different sections every time.

A must see when in Manhattan. The collection is great and the setting in Frick's mansion on the upper East Side is pretty cool.

Beautiful place if you enjoy Western European art; however if you don't look European, old & near death people with stare at you; not the employees they were superb.

If you've never been here, go now! Don't miss the opportunity to see amazing artworks.

I enjoyed the visit. It's mostly French art and French tourists love to visit and I went with a friend from Paris. I recommend this museum if that's your interest or if you are looking for a place you haven't visited before but I would visit one of the larger museums if I had a choice.

They provide at request audio devices for free which I liked. It's a nice walk inside this former mansion. They have a few couches that you are permitted to sit on which gives you the feeling of how it might have actually felt like when it was a house and not a museum. You are only allowed to visit the first floor. No pictures allowed expect for the court yard.

We went early on a Saturday and the crowd wasn't too bad but it was raining and by the time we left there was a line to get inside.

Oasis like. The courtyard makes a perfect white noise respite from New York din. The fountain, the frog jets. The curated leafy area The collection setting is an old style mansion remodelled by an architect to house Tricks collection... everything in the room furnite and rug - helps to complement the art and so it makes all the more sense. Calm and friendly staff doing a good job and who look interested. Fewer loud annoying art gawkers here too...there's a sophisticated crowd who know what they came for. I did draw breath a few times and nearly walked past the Whislter