The Frick Collection Reviews

A calm space in a busy city. The Frick offers some amazing works of art in a calm space to let you relax for a while and reflect.
The entry fee is perhaps a little steep. There s a small shop but otherwise no cafe.

Highly recommend an afternoon at The Frick. Beautiful collection in an equally, at times moreso, beautiful setting. Hard to believe this was a private home! There is an age restriction so don't bring your kiddos under 10. That seemed silly to me at first but once we got into the rooms, I totally understood why.....visitors walk up to the displays, furniture, and art with no barriers. Being that close makes it fascinating to imagine living here in the early 1900s. Do not miss this gem!

The Frick Collection is housed in a mansion frozen in time; the space is a museum unto itself. The collection is varied and interesting. Keep your eyes peeled for guest lectures and screenings; a great way to visit the space in a more intimate setting after hours.

Very nice place if you want to look and learn aboit art. You're basically walking trough frick's house.

Absolute must go for art lovers. Getting a feel of what it was like living in Frick's time

From someone who was born in NYC, I am shocked that I did not know about this Art museum/collection! The place is gorgeous! I love how by just walking into the place you get taken back centuries. They also have a library on 71st. Great, quiet place to learn about the history of Art. They offer so many great exhibits year round. The staff is friendly and well-mannered. The walk to the museum is good too, since The Frick is tucked away in a very well-kept neighborhood of Manhattan (Right next to Central Park! )

Ancient paintings belonging to the Italian dynasty are displayed in this museum. There's an entrance fee of $22 per person except on Wednesdays which is free/donate as you wish.

The most impressive piece in the collection is the mansion itself... most of which is, sadly, out of bounds. Amazingly for this century, there are no explanatory plaques for each piece, and zero photography of the art is allowed, so you can't even look up their background yourself.

Nice little museum. A little pricey for the size of the collection.

I just love this museum. The collection is first class and can be savoured in a relaxing atmosphere. Don't miss the Rembrandts and Vermeers.

It has been over year since I walked in paid and then realized you cannot take pictures of the artwork. So I spent maybe 30-minutes inside and that includes waiting to buy a ticket and checking in my coat and checking out my coat. I did get one photo and then got the speech of no photos and soon left. Too snobby for photos........ I give it a one star because I did not see only maybe 5% of the museum.

Loved the Frick collection and beautiful building. Enjoyed staying back on Wednesday to try my hand at sketching some of the artwork. Take the free audio players as they provide very useful content on the collection.

Amazing collection of art in a manageable sized space. I enjoyed the devices that told the background info on the pieces.

Cool place to visit. Every month s first week s Friday night from 6pm to 9pm is free to visit.
And also wanna remind you, only the center courtyard can take a picture. Inside can t take any photos, so better just go and see.

This is an amazing place one of my favorites in NYC.

Somewhat small but fine collection in a former household. Being fans of Wolf Hall, enjoyed the Hand Holbein portraits of rivals Thomas More and Thomas Cromwell in one of the rooms. Three Vermeers also grace the collection, including Girl with a Pearl Earring, several Rembrandts, and other Dutch masters, and other artworks, though nothing contemporary. Not anywhere near as overwhelming as the Met, you can do it all in a couple of hours, time well spent.

Small but unforgettable N.Y. museum (Tiziano, Turner, Vermeer, Renoir, Fragonard, ...). A little out of the mainstream (no "pass" can be used here). Also interesting the family history, an example of how, sadly only in the past, a great wealth has been used to share and diffuse culture and arts.

WoW! Make sure to try and get in on the first friday of each month (free entry)

Wonderful pieces and a quiet intimate atmosphere make this Museum different to others. The crowds are milder and the setting more personal to view what life what like in the Upper East for the very wealthy. Beautifully kept and maintained,

The Frick is amazing both worth the greatest art from so Manny different master's! But then you have this space that this amazing iconic art is in which is a stunning mansion house that the Fricks lived in! It's a special jewel here for New Yorkers and tourist alike. A to favorite gem stores to experience!

Where else can you walk around and look at a billion dollar collection of art without any barriers. I am amazed this exists. You can walk right up to the art work. It's just hanging on the walls like in your home.

A lovely selection, not crowded with inferior work.

It was smaller than I thought. I would have loved to be able to see the second floor.

Enjoyable space and great art.Good place to spend an hour or so. Staff a little unfriendly and tickets themselves were expensive.

Such a lovely experience each and every time. Step back in time and get an extraordinary survey of Renaissance through 19th century art. Best museum app, too.

Small but fantastic museum, with a top notch collection of mostly European art. The house (more like a mansion) itself is also gorgeous, just as interesting as the art collection.

The only negatives are the prohibition on taking pictures on most of the house (everywhere except the inner patio), and the lack of plaques giving info on the exposed art.

A great collection of old masters, sculptures and antiques. Among others Holbein the Younger, El Greco, Rembrandt, Hals, Thomas Gainsborough... and the fantastic Garden Court!

Really recommend visiting this museum. It was originally the home of the Frick family, built from 1912-14. Now, the beautifully designed interiors of the house create a stunning background to view the art collection. The permanent collection includes a large portion of portraits, but also has a variety of statues, other paintings, and some beautiful furniture. Be sure to get the audio. guide (it's included in your ticket) or download the app on your phone to learn more about the art pieces. There's not a lot in the way of descriptions about all of the art, so the audio tour is really helpful. It took me about 2 hours (maybe a little less) to go through the whole museum, but it could be done faster.

I like the collection of art at this museum. The building is a work of art. You should check before you go to the museum, to find out the special exhibits. A day of fun exploring art.

A relatively small museum that combines architecture, art and the history of one family. If you don t want to spend hours and hours in a museum, this is the right spot.

My favorite place. To relax and enjoy classical art. One of the best NY museum.

A must-see interiors, furniture, collections and paintings.

Yo, so when I went to the Henry Clay Frick collection, I was thoroughly disappointed. I was met with naked mole rats crawling about the place, simply preposterous! And to have to ask me to leave just because I'm carrying "dangerous" and "suspicious" bags of cheddar and provolone cheeses. This has been THE WORST museum I've ever been to. OH, and I didn't even mention the HOMELESS MAN peeing in the corners when the staff weren't looking. This is an OUTRAGE!

One of the biggest surprises in this city for me. Don't miss this relatively small but fascinating collection of art on museum roe. There's such a wide variety, from El Greco to three Rembrandts. Or you could be like me and just stare at the Turners all day. Whatever way you want to explore, you can. Just don't take pictures- it's not allowed.

Every Wednesday 2-6pm you can visit the museum just for free/donation. It's a very nice and small museum which you can enjoy without feeling tired in 1.5-2 hours. I really like the collection of paintings, China, furniture and sculptures. There is also a new installation of modern art in each room which to my opinion doesn't match the conception of museum at all and doesn't belong there at all.

Great collection and very easy to see the whole thing in a single visit. The staff were a little rude at points though and that really kills the mood.

Must see in NYC. Excellent collection featuring Manet, Monet, Goya, El Greco, Van Dyck, Hobemma, and of course many more.

Great museum! A super fast too, you can get through it all in an hour if you're in a rush, or spend a few hours there taking it all in. The Frick boasts some El Greco pieces, a couple of Manets, and some other spectacular works of art. The museum is in a nice area of the city as well.

This place holds some of the world's most beautiful photos, only problem I have with them is that no pictures are allowed anywhere in rooms containing photos

Small but gorgeous museum. Definitely watch the video which explains why the art is arranged by the owner's taste instead of period or style. The atrium is a beautiful places to relax.

I really appreciated the proximity to all the art, you don't feel like in a museum but more like visiting the house of a very wealthy art geek. Everything is arranged with taste despite mixing genres and times

We live very close to this museum. So, we go often. The permanent collection is spectacular! And, they do a great job in getting enchanting visiting exhibits.

A real gem! The Frick mansion is the museum, their collection is a must see. Old masters, English and French 18th to 20th Century art. And lots more.

Wonderful collection and great attentive staff. Displays of European art world class

Unbelievable collection! Security personnel is too precise

The house itself is beautiful but more importantly, it houses an incredible art collection. You shouldn't miss it. Wednesday afternoon (2 to 6) pay as you wish.

The best art museum in NYC. A perfect mix between architecture, interior design, paintings, furniture and sculptures. The size is just right, enough to soak it all in without being overwhelmed (like in the MET)

We stopped here when in New York City doing a project at another museum. We were not allowed entry because we had a backpack and were told if it had been a purse they would put it in the coat room for us but since it was a backpack they would not. So we were denied entry. Since we were on the way to the airport we had no hotel room left to go back to stash our belongings.
I was quite disappointed.

Wasn t able to take pictures but that didn t matter. I really like the collection of paintings in the gallery. I really like how tasteful the gallery was decorated.

We had a wonderful doyen who told us all about Edmund de Waal and his wonderful ceramics. The museum is a treasure. It was good just to be there.
Wednesday afternoon is "pay what you feel."

This backwards institution does not allow children under the age of 10.
We had a great day at the Met instead where our whole family enjoyed the exhibits without disturbing anyone s peace.

Wonderful collection in a small but well designed a museum. Visiting exhibition from Auckland Castle is quite wonderful.

6 Stars. Love, love, love this small collection of excellent art items ranging from paintings, sculptures and decorative pieces. The Frick Collection is a small museum on one level located in the former Frick Residence. This is my favourite NYC museum besides The Met. I agree with another reviewer that if you don't have a lot of time and/or have limited mobility, this exceptional museum is a great choice. The only negative (or positive?) is that no photos are allowed. I only had a couple of hours, but wish I could have spend more time to admire the quality of the pieces at this wonderful museum. It's a must see if you visit NYC.

One of the best Museum's I have ever visited. Enjoyed

The Frick Collection is a gem of a museum in what was the private family home of the collector, and it's truly inspiring and beautiful. We keep going back!

I love artwork displayed in this format. Moving through different rooms and atmospheres enhances the whole experience.

Excellent collection of art in a beautiful Gilded Age home. Their special exhibits we're lovely, but the permanent collection is worth it alone. There is a gorgeous room paneled with Fragonard murals that especially feels like you've stepped back in time. It was wonderful to see the Polish Rider up close as well. Sadly, no pictures allowed except in the garden court.

A great collection of art in an interesting former-home-converted-museum. You can't beat the price of admission for what you get to see, and if you're a public television supporter (at least in the tri-state area) and show your membership card, you'll get a small discount. I recommend buying at least one guide book for the best experience.

For the price you really don't get to see a lot.. The second floor is closed off for crying out loud

It's an impressive private collection showing many masters of the era. However, it is quite small, relatively pricy and one cannot take photos which is a shame. The building itself is beautiful.

Just seeing the Frick mansion alone is worth the ticket price. This collection is wonderful and displayed throughout the home beautifully. The courtyard is especially lovely. I have visited twice and it was very pleasant both times. The audio tour is a must. I would not recommend it for young children or strollers. The Frick is one of my favorite...

Such a beautiful collection of art, especially portraiture by Rembrandt and van Dyck in the recent exhibit. They don't allow photos anywhere except the garden, which is a shame, because the galleries are beautiful. The collection is dwarfed by the Met's, but this does what it does exceptionally well. Stop by if you love European art and have the chance. The garden is serene, a great place to sit around. Pay what you want on Sunday mornings from 10am-1pm, otherwise a reasonable $10 for students. They also have free nights sometimes. Go at some point -- this is an essential NYC art museum.

Beautiful building with an amazing collection of 18ty and 19th century art.

Elegant house with impressive art collection from Degas, Monet, Rembrant and many classic famous painters. Great to visit evenings of 1st Friday of the month nice ambiance, music events and professional talks.

A wonderful home filled with fabulous art, to be appreciated as the collector did. One of our favorite spots in NY. And it's a member of NARM! Don't miss it.

It s a beautiful residence that won t allow you to take pictures. For the steep price of $22 without tax it will be nice to allow pictures in the interior of the residence. A few beautiful pieces of art but the rudeness of the staff gives a lot away. There s plenty of room for improvement.

Came here for the free Friday night and they had a special programme with pop up performance of John Zorn's classical music work all over the gallery. They provide free instruments for sketches, snacks and drinks too. The line will be long so it's recommended to line up early.

It is a nice museum. The interior is gorgeous. The staff is courteous. They have wifi and light refreshments. The collection is okay.

Pretty spectacular collection of early modern and some older stuff. Come for the Vermeer and Rembrandt, stay for the gorgeous garden and touring the opulent mansion converted into a museum.

I went on Friday when it was free and got there at 6. The line was around the block but it moved relatively quickly and I didn't feel crowded when i was inside.

One of my favorite museums in New York that is intimately connected with city history--a true hidden gem. The permanent collection is amazing, but they also have interesting visiting exhibits.