Private Tours

Private tours offer an in-depth introduction to the history and holdings of The Frick Collection, where masterpieces by Bellini, Duccio, Fragonard, Gainsborough, Goya, Holbein, Ingres, Rembrandt, Turner, Van Dyck, Velázquez, Vermeer, Veronese, and more are displayed in the intimate setting of a late–Gilded Age mansion. Led by professional museum educators, tours visit both the museum’s first and second floors and provide opportunities to look closely at works of art. Tours last approximately 75 minutes.

Note: The Frick does not permit unauthorized lectures, tours, classes, or guided visits led by third parties. Anyone engaged in such activity will be asked to end their tours immediately.

Scheduling

Private tour requests must be made at least three weeks in advance of the desired date.

In-person private tours can be scheduled on the following days and times (excluding holidays):

  • Monday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tours cannot be scheduled on Tuesdays or Sundays.

Private tours can also be scheduled before public hours (9:00 to 10:30 a.m.) for an additional $1,000 charge. See Fees below.

Group Size

Tours can accommodate a maximum of 30 guests. Large parties (16–30 guests) will be split into two smaller groups to tour the galleries simultaneously. These guidelines are firm due to the small size of our galleries.

Please note that only children ages 10 and older are admitted.

Fees

For 1–15 guests:

For example: If you have 12 guests in your party, you will incur the $500 tour fee (covering 4 guests), plus $800 (covering the remaining 8 guests).

For 16–30 guests:

For example: If you have 28 guests in your party, you will incur the $1000 tour fee (covering 8 guests), plus $2,000 (covering the remaining 20 guests).

$1,000 before hours fee applies to all tours scheduled before 10:30 a.m.

$500 rush fee applies to all tours scheduled with less than three weeks’ advance notice.

Fees are non-refundable. Tours can be rescheduled with at least 48 hours’ advance notice.

Accessibility

The following services are available by request. Please select the appropriate option(s) on the private tour request form. We ask for two weeks’ advance notice but will make every effort to accommodate all requests. For more information about accessibility at the Frick, visit frick.org/accessibility.

  • Borrowing a wheelchair onsite
  • Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs)
  • Live American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter

Requests

Bookings are closed December 23 to January 4.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a private tour cover?

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Private tours offer an in-depth introduction to the history and holdings of The Frick Collection, where masterpieces by Bellini, Duccio, Fragonard, Gainsborough, Goya, Holbein, Ingres, Rembrandt, Turner, Van Dyck, Velázquez, Vermeer, Veronese, and more are displayed in the intimate setting of a late–Gilded Age mansion. Tours cover not only highlights of the art collection, but also the history of the mansion and details of the recent renovation.

How long is a private tour?

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Tours last approximately 75 minutes.

Who leads private tours?

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All tours are led by professional museum educators with extensive knowledge of the museum’s history and collections.

Can I schedule a tour after the museum closes?

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Tours can be scheduled before the museum opens to the public for an additional fee. Tours are not available after hours. For information on hosting after-hours corporate and private entertaining, reach out to events@frick.org.

Will the tour go behind the scenes?

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Tours occur exclusively in the museum’s public galleries.

I need to add people to my tour group. Is this okay?

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Tours are strictly limited to the number of paid guests. Please notify us as soon as possible if your group size grows. If your total group size increases beyond 15 guests, an additional $500 fee for a second guide will apply. We need as much notice as possible to arrange a second guide and cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate an increase in group size at short notice.

Do I receive a discount as a member of the Frick?

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Members at the Contributing Friend level and above receive a 10% discount on the tour fee. To receive the discount, indicate that you are a member in the booking form and provide your member ID number.

Our group would like to visit the museum, but we don’t need a tour. Whom should we contact?

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Groups of 9 or fewer people can book tickets at frick.org/tickets. Groups of 10 or more people must make a group reservation. For more information, visit our Group Reservations page.

Can I bring my own guide?

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The Frick does not permit unauthorized lectures, tours, classes, or guided visits led by third parties. Anyone engaged in such activity will be asked to end their tours immediately.

Are there other ways to learn about the Frick during my visit?

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Yes! We invite you to:

Can I make a reservation at the café before or after my tour?

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Reservations at our café, Westmoreland, are available only in person, on the day of your visit. If you would like to make a reservation, please inquire at the Admissions Desk when you arrive. For more information, please consult our café page.

A member of our group uses a mobility device. Is the museum accessible?

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Yes, all public areas are wheelchair accessible, and a limited number of wheelchairs are available to borrow onsite. Please let us know when booking if you would like access to a wheelchair or ramps while at the museum. All floors of the museum are accessible by elevator.

I have a question that’s not answered here.

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Please email privatetours@frick.org with additional questions. We look forward to welcoming you to the Frick!

Contact

Please email privatetours@frick.org.