Director's Greeting

Welcome to the website of The Frick Collection, one of New York City’s premier cultural institutions. Here you can find many ways to experience our exceptional collection, which originated with the Pittsburgh industrialist Henry Clay Frick. Since 1935, the collection and the Fifth Avenue mansion that houses it have delighted and inspired art enthusiasts from around the world.

Our historic buildings are now open after a major renovation, their first comprehensive upgrade in nearly ninety years. We are so excited to welcome visitors back to our revitalized home at 1 East 70th Street.

In addition to exploring our art collection, on this website you can also access the many resources of the Frick Art Research Library. Founded in 1920 by Helen Clay Frick, the library is today a leading center for the study of the history of art and collecting and serves students, scholars, and members of the public. The library is also open in its renovated building, and the public can visit the reading room for free. From home, we invite you to browse the library's holdings, which include robust digital collections.

The Frick is committed to being a welcoming and inclusive space for all, and through our website we offer ways for a wide variety of audiences to engage with the museum and library. I invite you to browse our online offerings and programs calendar to learn more. Be sure to check back regularly for new content, both here and on the Bloomberg Connects mobile guide.

I hope you enjoy your virtual introduction to The Frick Collection. We look forward to seeing you in our galleries soon.

Thank you for your interest,

Axel Rüger
Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Director

Photo by Joseph Coscia Jr.