The Frick Collection
New York City · United States · Founded 1935
Good for: Art Lovers · History Enthusiasts · Rainy-day visits
1935
Opened as Museum
3
Vermeers
1.5–2 hours
Recommended Visit
Quick answer
The Frick Collection in New York City, United States — henry Clay Frick built his Beaux-Arts mansion in 1914 to house his collection. Open Wednesday to Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed Tuesdays). Admission: $30 standard admission. Book timed-entry tickets ahead in peak season. World Museum Guide covers the highlights, getting there, and how long to allow (1.5–2 hours).
Verified 2026-06-30 against official sources.
About The Frick Collection
Henry Clay Frick built his Beaux-Arts mansion in 1914 to house his collection. It opened as a public museum in 1935 with the residence largely intact.
The Frick reopened in 2025 after a major Selldorf Architects renovation that introduced new gallery space and reopened the second-floor family rooms to visitors for the first time.
The collection is among the finest assemblies of Old Master painting in the world — Vermeer, Rembrandt, Bellini, Holbein, and Goya displayed in the rooms Frick designed for them.
The mansion on Fifth Avenue at 70th Street remains one of New York's most intimate and beloved museum experiences — a private collection in a Gilded Age home.
1.5–2 hours highlights route
A focused route through 4 must-see highlights at The Frick Collection without museum fatigue. · 1.5–2 hours
- 1
St. Francis in the Desert
📍 Frick Collection, West Gallery
Bellini's enigmatic landscape with St.
- 2
Officer and Laughing Girl
📍 West Gallery
A Vermeer interior with a soldier and a girl at a window — one of three Vermeers in the Frick, each displayed in the room Frick chose for it.
- 3
The Polish Rider
📍 East Gallery
A mysterious equestrian portrait — possibly a historical figure, possibly a literary character.
- 4
Portrait of Thomas Cromwell
📍 Living Hall
Holbein's portrait of Henry VIII's chief minister — a ruthless political operator rendered with the artist's unflinching precision.
Masterworks & must-see highlights
The works that define The Frick Collection — and why they matter.
St. Francis in the Desert
Giovanni Bellini · c. 1480
📍 Frick Collection, West Gallery
Bellini's enigmatic landscape with St. Francis receiving the stigmata — a masterpiece of Venetian painting where the saint stands in a rocky landscape of extraordinary detail and luminous light.
Officer and Laughing Girl
Johannes Vermeer · c. 1657
📍 West Gallery
A Vermeer interior with a soldier and a girl at a window — one of three Vermeers in the Frick, each displayed in the room Frick chose for it.
The Polish Rider
Rembrandt (attributed) · c. 1655
📍 East Gallery
A mysterious equestrian portrait — possibly a historical figure, possibly a literary character. One of the most debated attributions in Old Master painting.
Portrait of Thomas Cromwell
Hans Holbein the Younger · c. 1532–1534
📍 Living Hall
Holbein's portrait of Henry VIII's chief minister — a ruthless political operator rendered with the artist's unflinching precision.
Collections & highlights
- • Three Vermeers — among the finest group in any museum
- • Bellini's St. Francis in the Desert
- • Rembrandt portraits and The Polish Rider
- • Holbein, Goya, and Whistler
- • Frick's Gilded Age mansion interiors
- • Reopened second-floor family rooms
Frequently asked questions
Is the mansion the original Frick home?
Yes — the historic Frick residence is the museum.
Are children admitted?
Children ten and over are welcome.
How long should I spend at The Frick Collection?
Plan 2–3 hours for the highlights. Add time for temporary exhibitions, the museum shop, and café.
What is The Frick Collection best known for?
Henry Clay Frick built his Beaux-Arts mansion in 1914 to house his collection. It opened as a public museum in 1935 with the residence largely intact. Key highlights include St. Francis in the Desert by Bellini, Three Vermeers including Officer and Laughing Girl, The Frick's reopened second floor.
How do I get tickets for The Frick Collection?
$30 standard admission Tickets are usually available on the day, but booking online saves queue time in peak season. Official site: https://www.frick.org/
What did the 2025 renovation add?
Selldorf Architects added new gallery space and reopened the second-floor family rooms — including Frick's bedroom and study — to the public for the first time.
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