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The Frick Collection Prepares for April 17 Reopening After Five-Year Renovation

The historic Manhattan museum unveils expanded galleries, modernized facilities, and a lineup of exhibitions as it readies for its grand reopening.

  • The Frick Collection will reopen to the public on April 17, 2025, following a five-year renovation led by Selldorf Architects.
  • The museum's footprint has increased by 10%, with gallery space expanded by 30% through the opening of the second floor, previously used as private quarters.
  • New features include a 218-seat underground auditorium, a sunlit education programming room, and the museum's first-ever café and gift shop on the second floor.
  • Beloved spaces such as the Garden Court, West Gallery, and Fragonard Room have been preserved with refreshed wall coverings and skylights.
  • The reopening will feature the 'Porcelain Garden' exhibition starting April 17, with a Vermeer-focused exhibition planned for June 2025.
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