The Frick Collection

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.
Eduardo Penna - 5 years ago

one of my favorite museums in New York. he is very homely and comfortable. The collection of paintings and paintings is selected with special taste. and walking through the preserved rooms and interiors is pleasant. if you have the opportunity to go to this museum you will not regret it. take a break from the bustle of the huge rooms of other museums. There is an excellent garden and a nice gift shop.
Ignat Zholobov - 5 years ago

This a very intimate art museum and reminds be of the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia. Very manageable and a great museum to spend 3 or 4 hours. Important to know that the Frick is in a new location until the original building is completed. The temporary location is at the former location of the Whitney museum at 75th and Madison Ave. Verywell laid out on several floors. The collections include beautiful ceramics and sculptures. And art work by Van Dyck, Turner, Boucher, Goya, Rembrandt and many others. The best gallery, for me, held the three Vermeer paintings which just returned from an exhibition at Rijksmuseum In Amsterdam. My interest in Vermeer increased after seeing the documentary “Close to Vermeer” in May about this temporary exhibit in Amsterdam. I highly recommend spending a few hours in this wonderful museum.
Mike Zito - a year ago

The Frick is so much more than a big house turned into an art museum. The house itself is a work of art. Gorgeous wood doors with original fixtures, artistic landscaping in the atrium that is regularly turned to reflect the seasons, outside gardens with intricate stone pathways, water and wall gardens, ... This museum is close to the MET, but it’s a destination unto itself. Children under 10 years are not allowed because many antiquities are within an arms reach, as you move about the house. Try the restaurant Le Charlot and/or the bakery Laduree for delicious eats and drinks nearby. The attached picture is an example of the gorgeous entryways of townhouses that line 70th St. as you walk to the museum.
Nancy K - 5 years ago

See beautiful priceless Masterpieces from Holbein, Van Dyck, Manet, Greco, Renoir, Velazquez, Rembrandt, Turner and I could go on and on. The Frick at 70th and Madison is still closed as of Sept, 25 2021 for renovations. The Masterpieces are being shown at a temporary place on 945 Madison and 79th Streets. Its nice and spacious inside, its 3 stories of art, sculpture, and beautiful vases and urns. The Frick is wheelchair accessible and no photography is permitted. The staff was very helpful and nice. I can' t wait to go back. If your not already a member the cost is $22 for an adult ticket.
Georgia Hensley - 3 years ago