Honoring the architectural legacy and unique character of The Frick Collection, the expansion and enhancement project by Selldorf Architects and Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners provides unprecedented access to the original 1914 home of Henry Clay Frick, enhances the visitor experience with new galleries, amenities, and ADA access, and restores the 70th Street Garden. Conceived to address pressing institutional and programmatic needs, the plan creates critical new resources for permanent collection display, special exhibitions, conservation, education, and public programs, while upgrading visitor amenities and overall accessibility. L’Observatoire International’s lighting design, which included integrating natural and electrical light, preserves the intimacy of the original Gilded Age interiors while supporting the museum’s expanded programming in education, conservation, and exhibitions.

The project marks the first comprehensive upgrade and expansion to the Frick’s buildings since the institution opened to the public more than eighty years ago.

A 10:30 am tour will focus on the building’s architecture and the comprehensive renovation and expansion project by Selldorf and Beyer Blinder Belle; a second tour at 12:00 pm will take a detailed look at the architectural lighting with L’Observatoire International. Spaces visited will include the new Reception Hall, Eveillard Hall, and underground auditorium and anteroom, as well as the restored Garden Court, West Gallery, and other gallery spaces.

Ticketholders requiring accommodations should email info@ohny.org by October 13.

Visitors must be 18+