The Frick Collection located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York at 70th Street and Fifth Avenue, across from Central Park is much more than a world-class Museum, as it also provides visitors with the rare opportunity to experience Old Master paintings, European sculpture, and decorative arts in a stunning Gilded Age Mansion. Built between 1912 – 1914 by Thomas Hastings for the American industrialist Henry Clay Frick and his wife Adelaide Howard Childs Frick, The Frick Collection opened to the public in 1935 after the death of Mr. and Mrs. Frick. After being closed for renovations from 2021 until April 2025, visitors to The Frick Collection now can experience the first as well as second floors of the mansion, along with the impressive collections. The Frick Collection in New York is a “must visit” for art lovers as well as fans of the Gilded Age.
Entrance Hall – courtesy The Frick Collection
We spent a wonderful Saturday afternoon on July 26, 2025, at The Frick Collection exploring its spectacular collections including the special exhibitions, Vermeer’s Love Letters (which runs from June 18 until August 31, 2025), Porcelain Garden: Vladimir Kanevsky at The Frick Collection (which runs from April 17 until November 17, 2025), and Highlights of Drawings from The Frick Collection (which runs from April 17 until August 11, 2025).
Vermeer Mistress and Maid – courtesy The Frick Collection
The Frick Collection has many important Old Masters and Impressionism paintings including works by the Dutch painter Frans Hals (1580 – 1666), the Flemish painter Anthony van Dyck (1599 – 1641), the Dutch painter Rembrandt (1606 – 1669), the Spanish painter Francisco de Goya (1746-1828); the French painter Camille Corot (1796 – 1875); the French painter Edouard Manet (1832 – 1883), the French painter Edgar Degas (1834 – 1917); the French painter Claude Monet (1840-1926); the French painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919), and the American painter James McNeil Whistler (1834 – 1903), to name but a few of the well represented artists.
Renoir La-Promenade (MB) – courtesy The Frick Collection
What makes the art even more exciting to see them exhibited in what was once the Gilded Age mansion of the American Industrialist Henry Clay Frick (1849 – 1919), his wife Adelaide Howard Childs Frick (1859-1931) and their daughter. Upon Mr. Frick’s death, it was his intention that upon Mrs. Frick’s death, the mansion and its contents were to be enjoyed by the public. When Mrs. Frick died in 1931 the mansion and its impressive collection of paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts, opened to the public in 1935 as a museum.
Rembrandt Self Portrait – courtesy The Frick Collection
Today the Museum has more than 1,800 works of art, from Mr. Frick’s personal collection, as well as from important acquisitions and gifts from patrons, including ceramics, porcelains, medals, clocks, and watches, and much more.
Goya The Forge – courtesy The Frick Collection
Architecturally, The Frick Collection built between 1912-1924 in the Beaux-Arts style at a cost just shy of 5 million dollars, is a true gem in New York’s crown, providing visitors with the rare opportunity to experience a Gilded Age Mansion with its exquisite appointments in the heart of the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
East Gallery – courtesy The Frick Collection
Intricate details include soaring ceilings, elaborate crown moldings, bespoke wood carvings, its sumptuously dressed floor to ceiling windows, and the furnishings and wall coverings in each of the lavish and elegant rooms speak volumes of the wealth of the former residents.
Grand Stairs – courtesy The Frick Collection
Each room is a work of art in itself, and when one takes the time which we did, to absorb the beauty of the Old Masters and Impressionism paintings located throughout the Museum on the first and second floors, and the decorative arts, it was most impressive. There were many highlights during our visit including the Garden Court located on the first floor, which is especially wonderful with its center fountain with whimsical frogs spouting water, and its immense arched glass ceiling. Soaring columns and lush plantings, along with well-spaced benches for visitors to stop and relax and reflect, make the space very inviting.
Garden Court – courtesy The Frick Collection
The Fragonard Room is also an important highlight of the first floor featuring a collection of works by the renowned French painter Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1732-1806). The room is exquisite, romantic, and deeply feminine. The Library was also interesting with its deeply masculine feel and dark wood walls, shelves of books, and a large-scale portrait of Henry Clay Frick majestically hung over the fireplace.
Library – courtesy The Frick Collection
As we wandered slowly through each of the magnificent rooms admiring the paintings, the sculptures, the decorative art including important pieces of porcelain, medals, and the lush gardens that beckoned beyond the windows, we could only imagine what it must have been like to have lived there.
Du Paquier Porcelain Wine Dispenser – courtesy The Frick Collection
We spent three hours exploring the Museum, and there was much more to experience. Do allow several hours for your visit to fully appreciate The Frick Collection. In addition to the art collection, there is a lovely Westmoreland café, Museum Shop, and an auditorium for special programs. Also notable are the Gallery Talks so be sure to check their calendar for dates and times. We look forward to returning to The Frick Collection to experience their future programs and exhibitions.
The Frick Collection Grounds
Until next time, keep enjoying and supporting the arts.
The Frick Collection Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:30 am until 5:30 pm. Fridays, the museum is open from 10:30 am until 8:30 pm. The museum is closed on Tuesday.
See you at The Frick Collection!
The Frick Collection Admission: Adults: $30, Seniors (65+): $22, Visitors with Disabilities: $22, Students (with ID): $17, Youth (10-18 years): Free, Members: Free. Active US Military (with valid ID): Free. The Museum has “Pay-what-you-wish admission on Wednesdays from 1:30 pm until 5:30 pm. Advance tickets are required. Visit www.frick.org/tickets for additional information.
Know Before You Go: Only children ages 10 and older are admitted. The Museum has a complimentary Coat Check. Visitors must check all bags larger than 14″ x 6″ x 12.5″ (35.6 x 15.2 x 31.8 cm), umbrellas, and other oversized items. No luggage allowed. For the safety of our art, coats must be worn in the galleries or checked, and backpacks must be checked or worn on your front.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit The Frick Collection website: www.frick.org
The Frick Collection
1 East 70th Street (corner of Fifth Avenue)
New York, New York 10021
United States
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Email: info@frick.org
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Art researchers will also appreciate the Frick Art Research Library, located at 10 East 71st Street.
Frick Art Research Library Hours: Monday through Friday from 10:30 am until 5:30 pm. Last entry at 5:00 pm. The Library is closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Frick Art Research Library Admission: Free of charge.
Know Before You Go: Only children aged 13 years and older are allowed. No appointment necessary with advanced registration. Registration required for first-time researchers.
For more information about the Frick Art Research Library, please visit their website: www.frick.org/visit/library
Frick Art Research Library
10 East 71st Street
New York, New York 10021
United States
Telephone: +1-212-547-0641
Email: library@frick.org
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