The Frick Collection announced earlier this week that it is set to reopen this spring, with the museum and library unveiling revitalized historical spaces as well as more galleries and amenities at the Gilded Age Upper East Side mansion that was its original home.
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In a press release issued Tuesday, the Frick Collection revealed that it will reopen at its historic address at 1 East 70th Street (at Fifth Avenue) on April 17 following a multi-year renovation.
“Marking the most comprehensive upgrade to the institution since its opening in 1935, the project has restored the Frick’s historic first-floor galleries and created a new suite of galleries on the second floor of the original Frick family home, welcoming the public to experience these spaces for the first time,” representatives for the collection stated in the release.
The second-floor landing, which leads to a series of new galleries for the display of small-scale objects from the permanent collection; rendering courtesy of Selldorf Architects
Special Exhibition Gallery; rendering courtesy of Selldorf Architects
In March 2021, the Frick Collection temporarily moved to a location at 945 Madison Avenue (at East 75th Street) known as the Breuer Building. Artnet previously reported that the Frick Collection was originally supposed to reopen at its original location in late 2024.
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The renovation expanded the Frick’s original gallery and programmatic spaces, and also included a restoration of the 70th Street Garden. Additionally, a new 220-seat auditorium was built for visitors to enjoy, and the upgrades also include increased accessibility and other amenities for guests, including “the creation of advanced art and library conservation facilities,” according to the release.
The James S. and Barbara N. Reibel Reception Hall, overlooking the 70th Street Garden; rendering courtesy of Selldorf Architects
“We are excited to welcome visitors to experience a revitalized Frick Collection and to enjoy all that makes the Frick such a unique institution within the cultural landscape of New York City,” stated Ian Wardropper, the Frick’s Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Director.
The total project cost a whopping $330 million, which included construction costs, restoration and renovation work, capital improvements and more.
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