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New Yorkers tend to think of the Frick as their little secret, perhaps because it still looks more like a very grand private residence than an institution open to the public. But don't be put off--inside this...
citysearch.com - expert review - 11/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How can you say no to a Museum that averaged FIVE STARS! The Frick collection is a feisty, mischievous, beautiful little heartbreaker next to the matronly Met and Whitney.
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Refined. That's the word I would use for both the mansion itself and the collection carefully forged by the Frick's curators. It's a very manageable collection; one can navigate the whole museum in…
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a museum that's hard not to love. Yes it's a little stuffier than the average musuem, yes they are a little snotty because kids aren't allowed. But most children will be pretty bored here, if…
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Time spent at the Frick is beneficial to the soul. And, since a considerable portion of urban living involves suffering through situations that deplete, demean, and destroy the soul, this makes…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was so beautiful. It used to be a mansion for the Frick family but now it houses some of the best works. My favorite paintings are Whistler's Lady Meux and Portrait of Mrs. Leyland. Again,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You get a sense of what it was like to live in Henry Clay Frick's lovely home back in the early 20th century as they've left the original furnishings. An imposing portrait of Mr. Frick, the steel…
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was a little hesitant to pay a visit to the Frick as I hadn't really heard much about it and--up until that point--thought no museum could surpass awesomeness of the Met. However, I had to go as…
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Next to the Mauritshuis in Den Haag, NL, this is my favorite museum. But first let me caveat that I generally prefer only classic portrait art specifically done by Dutch and Flemish artists or…
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply beautiful. A gorgeous home filled with stunning art. Mostly oils - 17th century Dutch (Vermeer, van Eyck), a lot of Gainsborough portraits. Just taking in the architecture of the building…
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A beautiful place to hold a wedding! I had never been here before so I wasn't sure what to expect. To this day, I'm not even sure if I was blown away by the museum's beauty or by the beautiful…
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I couldn't be a total Philistine and only shop and not go to any museums while in New York. So we came here on our last afternoon. It had just snowed and was starting to rain and this made perfect…
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I went to this museum was to see the "English Fairy Art" exhibit, which I truly enjoyed (got to see "Fairy Feller's Master Stroke" -- any Queen fan is going to know about that one!). But…
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As long as I have lived in New York, I'd never made it into the Frick. This is not because I'd heard the disparaging remark from people that this collection had all the good artists' bad work (also,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Such a great, manageable gallery/set of period rooms. I have a one hour attention span for culture, sorry but that's how it is. And Frisk is perfect (like Morgan Pierpont). Dont go any time after 5 as…
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Small but interesting museum. I'm not really into art; I didn't recognize any of the names and even though I thought the paintings looked nice, I didn't really care that much about them. I know, I…
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite hang-outs in NYC, if you're in the mood to escape the crass commercialism and attitude of the Upper East Side and the chi-chi boutiques then come to the Frick for a breather and a…
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places to go to when I'm in NYC. I love the low key setting - a former 19th century robber baron residence that transports you back to something out of Henry James. Its definitely…
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was extremely pleased with the extensive collection this place had. It's a beautiful place to begin with and on a day with nice weather, nothing can be more perfect than relaxing in this place.…
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved this place. I went by myself because no one else wanted to go. A couple things, first of all, I took my coat with me because I wanted the extra pockets to carry my camera. Since you're not…
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't miss this wonderfull Museum! wonderfull art and beautifull building. Full of classics and one woman, Janette keept me informed of all the history and was very friendly. I had a wonderfull visit.…
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Folks, this is an absolute must see in NYC. I heard about this place randomly on a website called coolhunter. This place has an awesome collection of fine art that could rival any European museum. The…
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ahh~~ *reclines and reminisces*. When you walk up the short flight to the door, and the other patrons are holding it open for you, there's a sort of camaraderie like fellow church goers entering the…
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
=) My favorite museum to go to of all time.
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a great museum this is. Hard to believe that someone used to live here. The rooms are so pulled together and the art is AMAZING. Some of the best paintings in the world by masters such as:…
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After finding out that the MOMA is closed on tuesdays, my uncle and I decided to go to the frick collection, as even though there ain't much there, it has so many great pieces that the quality just…
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was a beautiful way to spend a Sunday afternoon. After a walk through Central Park I paid a visit to the Frick Mansion which houses an amazing collection of art. Sundays from 11-1 are "pay what…
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Frick Collection isn't exactly a museum. It's primarily the mansion of former steel magnate Henry Frick which makes public his formerly private collection of European paintings and decorative art.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Admission is pay-what-you-wish on Sundays 11am-1pm. There was no queue when we walked in a little before 1pm last Sunday. If you easily tire of landscapes and portraits, this might not be for you.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing collection, very fun little cell phone looking thing you get at the entrance that explains any piece you would like to learn
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Am I giving this 4 stars for the art collection, or because I want to live here? Minus one star because I don't. In other words, it is a lovely place to visit, I highly recommend it. It sets off the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK, as hard as I try to be classy, I can't believe nobody has said this yet: The Frick is frick-in fantastic! (wit and brilliance at my level cannot be bottled, people)
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I finally returned today, after many years. The best part for me was that there are now free audio phones given out for many of the art works. You press a button and hear about the work before you.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite collections in the world. They've got 2 VerMeers. How bout them apples?!
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Three Vermeers! Not many museums have that (only 35 Vermeers are known to exist)..and the nice calming atmosphere of one's mansion. Ah, to be rich. Pay what you wish Sundays from 11am to 1pm. My…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Frick is so fancy shmancy. Oh to be rediculously wealthy and be able to attain all this art. When you walk in, you feel like you've just entered someone's incredible estate. Well...that would…
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely adore this museum. Obviously I haven't visited all the museums in NYC, but I bet few can offer such an amazing experience. Not only is the art first-rate, just the architecture and design…
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was a nice collection of artwork. It's in a beautiful mansion that I totally wish I lived in. Just walking around the building is amazing. I loved the pieces and even bough a few postcards in…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my happy places in NY. The Frick is Amazing! Located in a breathtaking mansion, every inch of this landmark is fantastic. Every piece of art is strategically placed to fit the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
...where else can you see a Vermeer in a beautiful 'home'? Pass through these doors into another era . I feel like I'm visiting a mysterious friend...a very eccentric one, with an amazing collection of…
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
sunday 11am-1pm is pay as you wish. as i step into the painting gallery, i realize my fashion history teacher uses this collection for her main resource of lecture slides. i recognize all the 17th and…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Recommended for: Everyone! Collection 5, Oooooooh factor 6.
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I walk into the house, and well, its so goddamn relaxing. Everything is pristine, traditional, elegant, and well, I feel like I should be having tea and sitting up straight with a monacle commenting…
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the building is as interesting as its contents. if i still spent a lot of time in the center of the human universe, i would buy a membership to this museum. amazing concerts, but it can be tough to…
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ah yes the Art Nazis of New York's art museums. You may hate them for being a prick, but I feel sorry for those security guards. The restrooms are off limits thanks to the art Nazis. When I was in the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Despite all of the major art collections in NYC, this is my favorite museum. It is so cozy and beautiful. The collection for someone's "home" is quite extraordinary. I also love that children under…
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so you've visited all the major museums in nyc- and you're tired of the expansive journeys meandering through hallways upon hallways of art- for a more intimate and smaller venue- try the Frick…
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place reminds me of what I'd always thought museums were like. Cold, quiet, and fancy- the kind of place where you have to whisper. The big museums here are too, well, big, and so you lose a lot…
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A delightful way to spend a cold grey Saturday afternoon. I went with a particularly art history inclined friend to see the new Cimabues they had recently put on display. Clearly, I had no idea who…
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for a classical piano recital. It was sold out and I had no ticket; fortunately they let people sit outside the performance hall in their indoor garden - for free! I was able to hear…
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An unbelievably beautiful space for the exhibition of nice works of art, though I personally tend to think the building outshines the artwork, except on the occasions that they actually have good…
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so glad to see that other people enjoy this museum so much as well! It is absolutely beautiful, mind blowing that people actually used to live in this place. There's a great art collection here,…
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the type of art they have here (largely 18th/19th century, mostly academic style works) isn't usually my cup of tea, but the frick is just so lovely and calming that i usually have no problem…
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let me be the first to diss the Frick. It sucks. In my opinion, the artwork is boring, pretentiously presented, and unengaging in essentially all aspects. You'd best dress your classiest for a trip to…
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is gorgeous! Amazing spot to take mom and dad (or maybe just mom). They have these Sunday concerts in one of the small rooms located off to the side of the atrium. Only 20 bucks to go…
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if you plan on sitting down in the fountain courtyard, don't sit down on a step or the nazi security will get you. great fine art, i remember most of them in my art history classes. very inspiring.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This old robber baron managed to buy off some of the greatest art in Europe and you can see it all it one place. About 60% of the paintings will be instantly familiar to anyone with an art history…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Now this place is worth paying any amount of money to get into! A fine permanent collection melds beautifully with a gorgeous estate on the edge of Central park...definitely worth spending time here…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2006
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I lived in Manhattan for five years before going to the Frick (insert excuses here). I didn't know ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/09/2006
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While I lived in Manhattan, I stumbled upon this museum and have been returning to it ever since....
judysbook.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
INCREDIBLE permanent collection, hopefully they will exhibit more artists in the future, even if it's just temporary. the el greco show that passed through here a few years ago was remarkable. go now…
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Frick is worth visiting for the building alone. There is a gorgeous pool/sculpture garden in the middle that one could sit in and enjoy for hours. Pay the buck for the guide to works in the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy the Frick Collection almost as much as I enjoy the Met and that's saying a lot. It's just way too cool. The space is quiet and intimate and airy and the collection is absolutely amazing. I…
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some things in life are just too cool for words. Unfortunately, words are all I have to offer in a review, so here goes... The Frick Collection creates the rare intimate relationship you can only get…
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The building was the mansion of Henry Clay Frick, whose massive collection dates from the Renaissance through the late 19th Century. Spend an afternoon in this elegant museum, opened to the public in…
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite museum in New York: the collection is exquisite, and the galleries are actually rooms in what used to be Henry Clay Frick's home, making the viewing experience intimate and…
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2005
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The Frick collection is truly a wonderful art collection - it is classical art that ranges in many w...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/19/2005
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The Frick is one of the Gem Collections in all of New York City it is also housed in one of the best museum buildings...quaint and charming and well nothing can compare to having their Vermeers.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2002
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The Frick Collection is a wonderful museum! I can't believe I didn't visit it in my previous trips to NYC. Be sure to use the audio tour available for free when you enter the museum. It enhanced my...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2002
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This should be the first museum on everyone's list. A great way to orientate yourself to the museum experience. It's like walking thru your first Art History book. Don't miss the special exhibits downstairs....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2002
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This is an oasis in the middle of Manhattan. From the moment you walk into the museum/mansion your propelled back in time to a kinder gentler era. The fountain in the middle of the house only adds to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2002
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awesome. get the audio tour. you'll be glad you did.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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The Frick Collection has wonderful paintings from incredible painters in a beautiful mansion. It is a wonderful way to spend the afternoon without the bustle of the larger museums. It is a romantic...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2002
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Would recommend to anyone. It has one of the best collections. Small museum, and has the European ambiance. Looked and felt like the one I went to in Rome. Would recommend. Great museum, special thanks to Mrs....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2002
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The intimate atmosphere lets your mind quiet down to explore the collection. Spend some time with works by Vermeer and Corot.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2002
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