# The Frick Collection — New York City, United States

> 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.

## Visitor facts
- Opening hours: Wednesday to Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed Tuesdays)
- Admission: $30 standard admission
- Address: 1 East 70th St, New York, NY 10021, USA
- Time needed: 1.5–2 hours
- Official website: https://www.frick.org/
- Facts verified: 2026-06-30

## Highlights
- St. Francis in the Desert — Giovanni Bellini · c. 1480
- Officer and Laughing Girl — Johannes Vermeer · c. 1657
- The Polish Rider — Rembrandt (attributed) · c. 1655
- Portrait of Thomas Cromwell — Hans Holbein the Younger · c. 1532–1534

## FAQ
**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.


Source: https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/frick-collection/ — World Museum Guide, independent and ad-free.