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A Gilded Age mansion museum filled with old master paintings, sculpture and decorative arts, reopened in 2025 after a major renovation. It suits tweens and teens, who can explore the historic rooms free of charge.
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| Monday | 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | — |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
Closed Tuesdays; timed tickets; pay-what-you-wish Wed 1:30-5:30pm
Ages 10–18 free; adults $30; children under 10 not admitted
Open Mon, Wed–Sun. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Ages 10–17.
Ages 10–18 free; adults $30; children under 10 not admitted
Sunday: 10:30 AM–5:30 PM · Monday: 10:30 AM–5:30 PM · Wednesday: 10:30 AM–5:30 PM · Thursday: 10:30 AM–5:30 PM · Friday: 10:30 AM–5:30 PM · Saturday: 10:30 AM–5:30 PM. Closed Tuesdays; timed tickets; pay-what-you-wish Wed 1:30-5:30pm
1 East 70th Street, 10021, in the Upper East Side, Manhattan.
Yes. The Frick Collection is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by The Frick Collection: frick.org, or call (212) 288-0700.
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