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Dia Beacon in Beacon
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Beacon, Dutchess County, New York, US
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Wheelchair-accessible car park
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Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Wheelchair-accessible toilet
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Good for kids
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Restaurant
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Toilets
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Wi-Fi
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Family friendly
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Phone: +1 845-440-0100
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Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:Closed
- Wednesday:Closed
- Thursday:Closed
- Friday:10AM–5PM
- Saturday:10AM–5PM
- Sunday:10AM–5PM
Comments (199)
Fantastic place to admire modern art. An old factory turned to a huge gallery with very creative installations. An easy drive from NYC.
Incredible experience! Definitely one of my favorite museums. Loved the wide open spaces and timed entry to allow for quiet thoughtful browsing. 10/10 for social distancing. There’s so much to see but it doesn’t feel overpowering and overstuffed. If you’re a fan of minimalism, industrial art and crisp spaces, you’ll love it here.
The building itself was almost more impressive than the artwork. Great basement exhibition and amazing use of natural lighting.
Fabulous space! This is inside an Old Nabisco Factory. This is about a 10 minute slow walk from the Beacon MetroNorth station. Even if you don’t like the artwork in this museum you will love the space it’s in. Just the energy in the place was amazing! They have a cafe you can grab a quick bite too with outdoor space. I highly recommend this museum as a day trip from nyc. It’s about 1.5 hours from Grand Central Terminal! Check it out!
It’s always such a nice day trip from The city to Dia Beacon. The space is so vast that it’s never crowded and the exhibits don’t disappoint.
Beautiful museum with many large art pieces from American artists from the second half of the XX century. Very accessible by train from New York
The space is stunning, but several of the installations were blah. It was a cloudy day and the lights werent on so we couldnt really see several of the exhibits. The Louise Bourgeois pieces were on the top floor and we could barely see a few of them because of the lack of light. The photo below is of an installation, I checked with a staff member. This piece is ridiculous.
It lives up to the hype! Wonderful space. Great pieces. Expansive, but not overwhelming to enjoy in a single visit. If you enjoy modern art or want to be exposed to it in a comfortable environment this is a good spot for both.There is a small cafe on site, but there is also an area perfect for a picnic if youd like to bring your own.Note the date of my review (7/2/21). They are requiring advanced online tickets be purchased for a specific time/date to assist in social distancing. Another thing of note is that at the current time MASKS ARE REQUIRED notwithstanding ones vaccination status (you MUST keep them fully on while inside, yes, even for photographs). But it was worth it for us despite being fully vaccinated. Get out and enjoy!
Amazing museum, far from NYC but worth seeing! Huge instalations, modern art and nice cafe
They make great use of the enormous (I mean enormous) space. Some terrific installations and exhibits. Some of the permanent collection, meh, but worth sailing through. Makes for a wonderful afternoon upstate. The basement is a must-see sound and light installation, fantastic.
Great museum specializing in large form contemporary art. Nestled in the cute town of Beacon, NY. a must stop if you find yourself in the area.
Its modern art, so if you are unfamiliar, come with an open mind! My favorite were the very large structures by Richard Serra. Make sure to go inside. The museum itself is a little confusing in its layout, since theres no set intuitive path to follow, so I suggest doing something I didnt: use the map that they provide. You want to make sure you dont miss any of the exhibits. There are QR codes on the walls which you can scan for more information on the pieces.
Definitely recommend to visit this place if you are interested in contemporary art. Huge collection of established artists work includingpainting, sculpture, installation, land art etc. Be prepared to walk! Reservation in advance is required. If you visit from New York, there is between 2.5 to 3 hours of commute expected.There is a Cafe at Dia Beacon location in case you need to eat or drink after your visit. Theres also a bookstore on-site.
This was such a lovely weekend activity and an easy 2 hour drive from the city! The town of beacon is full of cute shopping and dining as well
While some of the exhibits here werent quite my style, I still enjoyed my visit to the museum. There was quite a variety and an abundance of things to see.
Amazing collection and space. Great book selection. Absolute gem.
Loved this place. The staff is friendly and accommodating. I love how the window to visit isnt forced, because the windows of visitation are only about an hour which is too little for a place this massive. Lots of art and artists all under one beautiful roof. This space was a former Nabisco cracker factory. Its far away and theres not much to do nearby but this place itself is very fun to visit with friends/family.
Really like the installation arts and interpret the ideas behind each piece on my own way. Easily spent 2 hrs to walk through all exhibits.
Great exhibits and curators; a perfect getaway from NYC; must see!
A great art experience right outside of the city. An awesome day trip location.
Incredibile place. Massive installations. This is a well curated collection. Please do not miss anything from Donald Judd.
One of the most beautiful art galleries I have ever been to!
Not a review of the pieces but of the Gallery itself: the space is incredible and quite large. Although the layout can cause some confusion if youre not paying attention, its quite easy to get back on track.Its recommended to purchase tickets ahead of time before arriving although a couple friends were able to purchase on site luckily, but that may be a rare occasion.
I am not the biggest specialist in modern art, one thing I realized after visiting it with an infant modern art is extremely dangerous as its mostly made of broken glass, Sharp wires, and other dangerous materials LOL. I did love the metal sculptures made of crushed cars, looked like paintings. The museum itself is spacious, full of light and definitely a very interesting place to visit.
If you like large pieces of modern art, this is the place for you. Nice grounds as well
Got lost in the rows and collections of great art. Love the layout and of course all the art to observe and interpret. Must see when in Beacon
Wonderful modern art museum in a repurposed industrial building near downtown Beacon. Highly recommended.
First time going, was definitely a highlight of my summer. The space is really big and you feel tiny inside.
Check your inner Van Gogh at the door of this modern art museum - this is large format art.
One of the Hudson Valley’s premier art museums located on the river and conveniently right off of the Metro-North’s Hudson Line. Everyone should take a day trip to visit this place and also check out the restaurants and shops on Main Street in town and watch the sunset over the river at the waterfront park.
Clean expansive open spaceLots of security people to help find your way around the maze. Great use of a old buildingBut I just don’t get it. Contemporary Art..
Really cool exhibitions and nice place.
Always fun exploring this simple & yet complex modern art space. Come by if you’re in the Hudson Valley. There’s also a lovely park down the road to relax at before or after your visit.
Amazing exhibitions majority of them indoors. The artwork is gigantic and has vast collections of modern sculptures and paintings. Walking around there will take you over 1 hour and its a short 10-15 minute walk from the station. they also have a cafe and a gift shop within the gallery.
This place was the coolest. If you’re in the area you should absolutely go here. Try to give yourself two hours if you can. Every exhibit we saw was like it was unfolding in the space just for us. Constantly full of surprises. Managed to experience things that felt both stoic and whimsical in the same space, moments apart. A really magical experience.
Dia:Beacon is a fabulous gallery to explore with your family (by yourself or with a friend). I love how the space is so open and filled with light. The exhibits are laid out in such a way that gives each the room it deserves to truly allow the observer to take it in. The kids love to sit and sketch. There is also outdoor space, where you can take a break, have a snack, then go back in for more exploring.
One of the best art spaces anywhere. Do make a reservation online in advance-with permanent Richard Serra pieces that are colossal and Downstairs sounds scapes that shake you, and many Dan Flavin light sculptures
Absolutely amazing modern art museum!! We enjoyed our time and $15 ia well worth a visit since its a massive collection of exhibitions. Everything was very well laid out and lots of descriptions available for each piece. The docents and guides were also very knowledgeable and helpful.
The building was beautiful. I thought a few of the instillations were interesting. Unfortunately I found the majority of the instillations to be uninspiring, and mostly boring. Very conceptual and minimalist art.
Had a great experience here with my husband. The experience is great with or without a guide (if you are less of a modern art buff and want to really learn about the exhibits, guided is probably the way to go, but youll have a great experience either way). Also if you have time, stick around and explore Beacon - its a lovely town!
During the era of COVID, this museum experience felt safe given the spaces high ceilings and spaced out collections. For small exhibits, there were signs recommending one household to enter at a time. The current collections out were quite mind-bending- in a great way. I also ate at the cafe, which is run by a local restaurant called Homespun. They have yummy sandwiches and a unique selection of beer. They have outdoor seating.
Absolutely stunning venue with some fantastic articles to see. Some of the art is a bit questionable but generally it was amazing. 4 stars because the cafe is absolutely hopeless. Its overpriced and the staff were very slow and incompetent. It took 15 minutes for our premade soup to arrive...
Had a great time! The pieces are breathtaking and had a great partner to sit with and really talk to and take in the art.It’s who you’re with! Who you are!
Easily one of my top museums near New York. An easy ride from Grand Central up to Beacon and makes for a lovely day trip. The space itself is incredibly open, which is rare when seeing art spaces in the city, and filled with natural light. Also, the area is perfect for a light lunch by the water. Really worth a trip out of the city, imo.
Facility was great, but enjoyed watching trains pass more sitting on bench outside. Most of the Home Depot (cheap lights) setups took use of the open space and natural lighting. Staff was friendly and factory was well taken care of. The larger exhibit of metal working up stairs was good (spider) and the standing sheet metal maze was good. At $15 not worth it.
An atmospheric and wonderfully curated contemporary art gallery. You can easily spend a couple of hours here and our kids loved it. The cafe also serves great coffee and cakes.
A massive modern art museum that features many contemporary artists. Current exhibitions include Andy Warhol, Michael Heizer, Louise Bourgeois, Robert Smithson, and Richard Serra.The museum is clean, bright, and spacious. It features multiple levels of art. The space itself is located in the fantastic artist-village of Beacon NY.
This was a fun museum, mainly contemporary art. Just know that there are areas that arent allowed to be photographed (Di Maria exhibit). But besides that, it was fun and interactive. Theres three levels to the museum each floor with different themes. Its a big and open space so the artwork stands out much more. Be sure to check out the light artwork and illusion mirrors the perception of walking through them is totally mind blowing! Its good enough to go to this museum once, I dont think Id make multiple trips back here. Whats nice too is that its near Main Street, bunch of restaurants, wineries, and great scenic views. A nice day trip!
A beautiful museum on a large gorgeous piece of property a short walk from the train station in Beacon. The collection really explores modern art with some huge (physically speaking) pieces. Its definitely not to be missed if you are in the area.
AMAZING place to see art on a grand scale and be inspired by so much creativity. We loved riding the train up here from Manhattan and then spending the day walking through the collection. There are so many brilliant artists represented here, that a visit is quite a treat.
Huge open space. The whole place is a demonstration of light and forms. And most importantly, relativists.How one feel about the exhibitions is a direct and indirect results of light, forms and ones life. Impacts of the art work started before one set foot into this museum.Tickets are $15 per adult, $3 off for senior and students. You will need to get in line to buy tickets. No, not online not yet. Book store for one to find more about light, Cafe for an empty stomach that needed be amended.
Really a one of a kind art museum.The feature is the space. The art works are well installed in spacious rooms. This not something we can see very often in other museums.Trust me it really worth a try if you like huge art installations.
The best museum Ive been to so far. Large space filled with interesting and intriguing modern art. Also a fun day trip by train if youre visiting from NYC. Beacon has a couple of cute restaurants and bars you can visit after your visit to Dia.
A nice getaway upstate from the city to check out some modern art. It was a cool concept and would go again. Wish I got there earlier to experience the full cycle of the exhibition downstairs with the dramatic music
It was pretty great on a rainy day. Had forgotten to get tickets, but you can call in, you can get one if available. I liked some of the exhibits, and Carl Craigs exhibit of light and sound.
We were traveling from Philly to Syracuse and my husband decided we should stop her for the museum and to spend the night. Great call! This is a fabulous museum of three dimensional art. Make sure to have a few hours, you dont want to miss anything! We even enjoyed walking through the forest in front, in the rain.
Amazing space with large art pieces. Well worth the visit and the town has a great brewery specializing in sour beers, which is easily accessible by the free town shuttle bus.
While the Richard Serra sculptures at DIA Beacon steal the show, the museum houses an extraordinary catalog of work from some of the most famous sculptors in the modern era. From Michael Heizer to Donald Judd to Dan Flaven, one walk through this museum will give you enough knowledge to ace a section of a college level art history seminar.Often seen as the brother (or sister) to the Stormking Art Center, just across the river, it is well worth the visit on it’s own. Rather than try to do both on a hot summer day, save DIA Beacon for the winter, and do Stormking in Peak Fall.
Interesting museum of modern art. There are artist cards to provide additional background on the installations. Photography is allowed in most areas. Nice garden, bookstore and cafe.
Dia beacon is an interesting place; a collection contemporary art that rather takes time to interpret (make sure to read descriptions provided on the side of walls). It is hard to digest for my own taste but worth visiting to get the experience. There are a few sections where photos are not allowed so be careful not to click away - guards will let you know (but in a friendly way). Overall It is an interesting place.
An amazing experimental exhibit. The space itself is grande, the light is stunning, the artists were meant to exhibit here. Irwin was pure magic with his installation describing the true meaning of square. I was mesmerized by each artist differently. DeMaria and his I ching piece was large and impressive. A must go to spot right on the banks of the Hudson.
Please take a day to take a train from Grand Central to Beacon. The view is awesome and you will love this Museum so much. The exterior of the building is also brillant. Particular mention to the Brie and prosciutto with raspberry jam in a baguette sandwich at the cafeteria !
A beautiful new york getaway spot for art lover. you will find here a great collection of big names : Richard Serra, Morrison, Dan Flavin , Chamberlain, Judd, Louise Bourgeois..it’s very easy to get from NY via Metro north and then it’s a 5-10walk from the Metro north station !!If you have time , go to Main Street for lunch !
Love this place. One of my favorite museums. Visually pleasing art.
Totally worth the price. Dia:Beacon is huge and you can spend more than half the day there with all the contemporary art pieces. In love with the space itself, a former printing plant built in 1929 by Nabisco. I would suggest doing a full day trip out to Beacon, or even spend a night in the town if youre coming from the city.
Specially visited for Sam Gilliams works before going to Houston as part of the acquisition. Well designed experience involving sounds, lights, and spaces, making the exhibition an unique interactive journey. Wonder what would come up next to replace the SGs work?
A place that stands eternal.. Spent almost an hour at Underground floor for Carl Craig’s exhibition, it was like watching “SLEEP NO MORE”, but the actors are all the viewers, who are walking, dancing under the dim light, in a enormous space.
Simply an amazing museum. Not too big so you can spend one afternoon just immerse in the great set up and art pieces.
Dia Beacon is a perfect getaway from the city via train or car. The art exhibits are cohesive and complement other sites across the US - think Chinati Foundation in Marfa, TX and MassMOCA in western Massachusetts. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful, too, specifically when I inquired about previous Sol LeWitt installations. What a gem!
Great day trip from NYC for art and architecture lovers (or lovers). Take the train up the Hudson River or use the trip as an excuse to drive along the West side of the river.The museum features art from the likes of De Maria, Chamberlain, and Serra, all assembled into a former Nabisco factory situated on the Hudson River bank.
I loved it here! So much art to appreciate!! Only thing that bugged me is that the staff were so stingy with getting close to the art. Within 2 feet they were scolding us saying “1 foot away from the art!!!!!” It was annoying, but other than that this place was awesome to visit!!
A great day trip from Manhattan to the serene oasis that is Beacon. The grounds of the museum itself is already extremely picturesque. Its a 2-level sprawling space with a lot of interesting modern art. Give yourself a comfortable 2 to 2.5 hrs to take in everything and then go walk around Main Street! Must visit.
A extensive collection of modern art. Louise Bourgeois, Serra and numerous others are well represented. The cafe is nice as well as a great gift shop. Plan on several hours. Well worth a visit and perhaps membership.
Amazing views here and the lighting is spectacular. Would recommend to any non-artist as well. Must get here at an early time to see all of the work because there is plenty of beautiful works exhibiting
Great museum displaying modern art. The building is spacious and staff are very helpful. I especially enjoyed Richard Serras work.
Space well used! The art is wonderful!
A wonderland of creation. Dia Beacon helped me understand the nuances of art as an experience, rather than simply work to be looked at.
The building itself is worth the visit, as it is an amazing space, however Dia Beacon has the rudest, least welcoming, most agressive, off-putting staff I have ever encountered in an art locale. Thank God for the Serra and Bourgeois because most of the other art in there is trash. Specifically Knoebel, Posensenske, and especially Ryman and Rockburne. Really? 50 plain white panels in a white room? Discarded construction materials wrapping material laid out on the floor? These are note Art these are 80 year old ideas. A complete failure of curatorial decision, and a slap in the face to musem go-ers. Do you think were that stupid curators? Just how much more fantastic art could have been put in the space that is wasted on this childish garbage. And was it necessary to use 8000 square feet filled with Warhols possibly most boring work to make any point? My overall feeling about a recent visit is that I was treated like a wrong-doer by the staff, as they stalked around barking orders at the patrons, and communicating to other guards via walkie-talkie about problem patrons coming their way.
For those who truly value contemporary art...There’s a variety of things to see, but be open-minded to appreciate the beauty and the story behind each of the exhibit. Don’t only look at them, but also feel them. If you are very new to the contemporary art, take advantage of their guided tours!
Art is great, huge space, people barely see each other, let alone come closer than 8 feet...and they force masks on the people, regardless of the vaccination status. Its beyond stupid.
The space is huge and very interesting to wander around including the grounds. The art is very modern and of course subjectively hit and miss. The entrance process is confusing as you have to visit a separate section to buy tickets first before entering the main entrance. Overall worth a visit and quite interesting.
Great museum in an old factory. Interesting art pieces and installations.
How wonderful to experience the art in these large open spaces with great natural light, breath and space all around. A must to experience.
Dia:Beacon is the best art experience in New York State. Youll easily spend two or three hours here. Take your time. The cafe has good snacks.. dont forget to go both upstairs and downstairs. Its easy to walk past the staircase and forget. Taking the train from Manhattan to Beacon is easy and you can walk to Dia from the train station.
Great museum for modern art lovers. Nice building too. I would recommend coming here.
Fantastic art space.The building is almost as interesting as the art. Due to the massive size, they have many huge installations that you could never see in a traditional urban art museum.
Really interesting art museum. I really like its layout. Just wish they have coat check.
Exceptional museum! Beautiful exhibition. Talented artist. The way from New York is beautiful and takes about two hours. Worth it
What an amazing space for a collection and what a wonderful collection. If you go make sure to make it to the basement-- the echoing pillar-filled space makes the combination of light and sound work wonderfully.
My favorite art museum. The exhibits are well presented and the setting is great for a day out of the city. I really enjoyed everything here.
Eclectic modern art museum in an industrial setting on lovely grounds. Close to transportation and downtown Beacon. Some pieces are out there, but interesting none the less.
Spacious place and amazing atmosphere.
I could spend a whole day in this museum. Fantastic collection of contemporary art. Something new and exciting around every corner.
Amazing place. Best instalacióm on the basement.
It’s… aiight 🤚if you don’t dislike Modern Art ♟
If you like modern art, you’ll love this place. It’s an absolutely beautiful building and grounds. Some of the stuff I didn’t get it, but it’s a great experience and cool to see. Favorite was the huge metal sculptures you can walk in and out of!
Huge art museum with lots of artwork and picture opportunities.👌
Very interesting museum with huge spaces. Exhibitions are interesting to say the least. Love the space. There is a small café with vegan milk options.
Lovely. Thought provoking. Beautiful space. Huge. Most (all) artists represented are from around mid-century. Could use some fresh concepts. Some of my faves:
This place had some really great exhibits. Me and some friends came by to this place and used our student ID to get a discount. There’s 3 floors that were open to us at the time.
Great space. Beautiful art. Nice way to spend a rainy afternoon.
Great experience. Very provocative work on display. Museum staff generally good although photograph policy not well stated.
I love to visiting here.
What a great experience. Out of the ordinary art in a huge place. Im glad I went. Cheap price too.
Haha, what pretentious waffle! A massive art space dedicated to contemporary minimalist art. Expect viciously guarded piles of dirt in the corner masquerading as art and other such nonsense! You have been forewarned.
Great museum. You can spend the whole day here! Honestly, prefer over PS1 or Whitney. Easy to get to from NYC. Also the food at the cafe is really good.
Amazing venue, with mostly great art. Go early so you can enjoy the art fully.
Love this unique museum! It got big space with modern arts, sculptures and lights installation, and it’s never crowded!
Firstly the train ride up from Grand central is very pretty. The gallery itself is very open, large, calm and relaxing. The works on display vary but found some incredible works there! The space and works as very photogenic too. Allow extra time to check out the town of Beacon as well! This would be a full day out from NYC.
Really loved my getaway here. Art is inspirational .. and just the peace of mind this space provides is beyond words.
An outstanding venue for modern art with a terrific collection as well as good seasonal shows.
Contemporary favorites with a good variety of established modern artists. Bring an academic for some work. Absoluty amazing building for displaying this work.
One of the coolest spots in Beacon, NY. Almost completely illuminated by natural light, Dia: Beacon is a very different kind of museum. There are multiple floors all filled with large and engaging installations, each with a completely different look and feel.Definitely plan on spending at least a few hours here, theres a lot to take in! Parking is free, and its also located right next to the Beacon ferry and train station, so there are plenty of ways to get here.
Epic. Beautiful place with a massive collection. Come here for big art and lovely installations.
Great day trip out of the city, nice to be in a museum that isn’t packed to the brim with tourists. it’s open and airy and the exhibits were stunning.
Amazing space and interesting art. Would love to see performances here.
Great museum in the former Nabisco box factory building.
Great place, but you definitely need skills of understanding modern art, at least bring a friend who knows it.
Wow my son wanted to see this art exhibition,I love it like him,dont miss this experience Wepa!
Converted warehouse modern art museum with larger than life sculpture and painting.
An amazing museum/gallery space! Highly recommend spending one full day in the building so you get to see how the natural lights play an effect on the artworks.
Love the spaciousness of this venue, not to mention the art. Easy to linger, but also not so huge that you will worry that you cant squeeze viewing everything.
Solid Art is here, but why does the security act like they are guarding priceless work at the MET. No pictures of the art, shoes off when sitting with feet on floor by the cushion. A little too pretencious for an hour out of Manhattan.
Such a beautiful museum. Go early when no one is there, worth every penny. Better than a lot of museum on Manhattan
Beautiful museum, a wonderfully made space to be at
Worth spending 2-3 hours here following a hike at Bear Mountain. Space is just spectacular and selected pieces to accompany.
Went over the weekend. Covid procedures made me feel safe. There were some new works that were really exciting
Easy to access by public transportation from NYC, along beautiful scenery, an amazing space, and the admission is very reasonable. The artwork is incredible. I would highly recommend the visit!
Its like a home away from home. The space and art so different from any other place. Meditative in the right way
Every piece of art lives perfectly with the environment—the building, the wall, the ceiling, the light and the shade.
One of my favorite museums. Keeps getting better!
The art works were meh. Liked the little garden they have. A nice one day trip from NYC.
Amazing art space .... with an incredible collection.....
Spacious gallery with several interesting exhibits. Our favorites were the fluorescent light exhibits. A nice spot to spend 1-2hrs of your day if you are in Beacon. But I wouldnt recommend making this the highlight/main purpose of your trip if youre coming from NYC. Make sure to make a reservation ahead of coming as it is by timed entry only. And check their hours before arriving (closed Mondays I think).
Don’t let anyone tell you that you “don’t get” the art (sic) at Dia Beacon. Lots of empty canvases and even a big boulder. Really pretentious, a waste of time/$. Dia Beacon should give space to artists who demonstrate mastery over their craft. This was shameful. Beacon is a sweet town otherwise, Ziatun and the arcade bar were great. Hopefully they open a worthwhile art museum soon.
Beautiful location, great building, but the art exhibits were...well, confusing at best, and lacking. While I can appreciate most art, the vast majority of the exhibits were ridiculous... yarn stretched to create the idea of a sculpture without the actual sculpture, piles of dirt and grease to represent, well dirt and grease. Not my style. As you can see, a neon hangman with a penis for what reason?
Clean, open museum with a wide array of artists covering many different mediums, thou a few of the exhibits were way way above my head (modern art can be really abstract). Theyre handling timed entries very well.
One of only two museums in the world that house and display massive sculptures indoors. A beautiful space lit by the sky only with stunning grounds, and changing exhibits of artists who have impacted our world.
Really cool modern museum. Great lighting,great content.
One of the best museums Ive ever been to. The immersion of art and physical space is nothing short of breathtaking.
It’s an enjoyable place, personally, I love it, but it’s just so far away from where I live!
Wonderful space with great rotating and permanent exhibits. Always worth the trip from NYC and a good weekend destination.
The exhibits were great and really thought provoking?
Lovely museum. Exhibits dont change too often bit what a great space. Easy ride from NYC. You can take train or car. The walk through different spaces is really enjoyable. Youll be captivated by building. Walk through garden if you get a chance. Small but cute. Try not to miss a room.
Cant say enough about Día Beacon. One of my favorite places to visit.
Truly amazing experience. Día:Beacon values the use of space in an artist work. So many great installation and truly fun to see.
Amazing gallery space that could make anything in its natural lit halls look like art. But the art there is also in great taste and aesthetically on point
Great experiential and inspiring art museum. Handicap, kid and family friendly.
Spacious artistic space for walking around and appreciate modern art
This contemporary art museum and sculpture garden is just a quick ride on the Metro North. Theres something for everyone, with art you can experience. Just give yourself plenty of time to zig and zag through the different exhibitions and multiple levels.
Imprrssive artwork in a renovated historic building (Old Nabisco box factory). All modern w nice gardens. Dont miss walking into Richard Serras steel sculptures!
This place is awesome. Even if there were no exhibits, I would love to just walk around the building. So much interesting creative stuff. There is the occasional pretentious room of white paintings, but I just laugh at those and they add to the experience.
Very nice. Contemporary art. You get a relaxing feeling in there
Lovely place to come and photograph as well! Lots of space and interesting contemporary art.
Lots of interesting and picture worthy exhibits. Plus, theyre all permanent, so you can go back and see it again any time. My personal favourite is the community bed.
Lets be honest. Even if you dont like avant garde modern art that is the pinnacle of absurdity, youre still gonna come here if youre in Beacon. Youll either love it because youre a wannabe artist who dabbles in negative space and making the audience feel challenged, or youll love to hate it--like myself and my partner. We had a blast trawling through this place and tearing it to shreds. The factory and space are objectively quite cool. But the art is almost entirely stupid. Few good exhibits. Some seemed like legitimate garbage from Walmart. The place would have benefited from a few pamphlets offering explanations for us peasants with our puny brains.Still, if you lean into the absurdity of the whole thing, you can have fun. What if WE are the art? I said to my girlfriend. At that point, we started taking photos trying to capture the most interesting subject in an alien environment: the museum goers themselves.
Great art
For whatever reason the people running this place decided not to include any sort of information about the art within the actual museum. so unless you’re very well versed in minimalist sculpture art— which, to be fair, I’m sure some people who go here are— you miss out on all the context for the pieces.this means most of the pieces are only interesting on an aesthetic level. some of the pieces actually are pretty interesting to look at, but lots of them aren’t. as a whole, the museum feels a lot like a unity art gallery sim that has been built in real life. it’s kind of cool, but doesn’t really hold much depth or give you much reason to give things more then a cursory glance.i guess there are actually some historically significant/actually good and interesting pieces in here, but you would have no way of knowing it. erasing all context flattens their exhibits into generic instagram photo shoot locations for nyc college kids. it’s like they *want* to cement the image of contemporary art as a pretentious stupid meaningless waste of time in the minds of the public.having no information about the art or artists really feels like a disservice to the artists’ and their work, and I don’t agree with the choice at all.(another issue: they have a ton of restrooms, but not one single occupancy one, which really sucks for anyone with small children, or accessibility issues, or who doesn’t feel comfortable using multi-user gendered rooms. they do you have a sign outside that says they “recognize” that gender is a spectrum and that you can use whatever restroom you want, which is a great way to sound nice while materially doing nothing.)all in all it’s an ok place to look around for an hour or half, especially if you’re more knowledgeable about the artists and pieces they have, but doesn’t at all justify the pricey admission or give the average visitor anything other then some weird pretty shapes and space. still maybe worth a visit for the sheer uniqueness
I wasn’t even remotely impressed. I guess I’m not progressive enough to like this stuff. Only the light exhibit was cool enough to me. The descriptions from the QR code’s weren’t helpful. No explanation of the art.
Amazing!
An absolutely fantastic artistic experience. Every time you think youre finished, a new part of the museum opens up. A must-see experience for every Beacon trip!
Must see experiential art museum. The space is a former NABISCO factory with very cool ceilings.
Giant beautiful building! The art really suits it
Excellent food my wife loved her grilled cheese sandwich. I had a tasty philly cheese steak and fries. The server was attentive and was helpful. The only complaint would be the patrons were seated to close. Otherwise I would return for some great food.
Inventive Modern Art museum - take the daily tour - will learn something. Worthwhile stop in the Hudson Valley.
Nice art gallery situated in upstate NY. While not a great fan of modern art, the gallery itself is a pleasant building with ample sunlight coming in on the ground floor.
The scale of the place is incredible, the building is as much a work of art as the exhibitions..! @nateboze
Interesting collection of modern and contemporary art. The installations of Michael Heizer and Richard Serra are particularly stunning. Admission fees are reasonable.
Terrific and expansive exhibition space for this top notch contemporary art museum in Beacon NY.
A unique art museum in a tiny town. A good place to spend a half day, especially on rainny day.
Did not really like it way to modernize art. the art did not have any names that go with the pertaler art pieces
Amazing space. Amazing installations. Simple an amazing experience.
Wonderful creative place. I visited the Dia with my son and we had a great time.
Amazing, spacious, light-filled museum filled with unique and inspired sculptures.
Beautiful space for modern art. Several interesting exhibits, with some that are not that great but are really well-suited to the unique display space. The general beauty of the grounds and the space are well-worth a visit (or many more, as my family can attest).
Beautiful. Two hours is not enough. You need to spend there a half a day minimum.
Ive visited this museum several times over the past years and each time there was something new that was impressive or at least thought-provoking. Its a bit of a drive but if youre in the area for wine tasting or apple picking, its definitely worth a stop.
Modern art at its best. Interesting, sometimes odd, artists and exhibits. Great to see pieces that are large and have tons of space to breathe.
Great experience, really beautiful place and exhibitions.
It is a perfect Experience for those who love Modern Art it is absolutely awesome
It is so vast that it would be helpful to give a suggested map of how best to circulate. I missed seeing some exhibits as i didnt notice an entry door.
The space itself is reason alone to visit, along with the grounds surrounding the museum. The bookstore is also fun. The exhibits are all beautiful, and being able to be so close to such modern art pieces is great. The Louise Bourgeois section in the attic was our favorite, along with the fact the only lighting was natual one, from the huge loft-like weapons
Had so much fun exploring the museum! They did a very good job with limited tickets, so the amount of people on a Saturday during pandemic was not a concern at all. Everyone was wearing a mask. And the small cafeteria turned out to be a total savior since you cant bring water into the museum.
This hidden gem on the Hudson, previously the old Nabisco box factory, is now home to a refreshingly sparse yet beautifully curated collection of modern art. The open layout and quiet echo of this warehouse-style building gives you the room to fully take in and enjoy each piece as if youre the only one there. The Dan Flavin neon light installations are an Instagram favorite among visitors. The adjoining café and bookshop are a must for light bites and heavy reads, just as thoughtfully curated as the rest of this unique spot.
Good museum, very peaceful. Lots of space to think.
Stunning train ride if you’re going out of Grand Central and along the Hudson. Beautiful and spacious gallery, set mature forest. The collection is presented with minimal fuss and text, which is a relief after most gallery experiences, and there’s often surprises and oddities around corners or in the basement space. Definitely worth the visit.
Lots of unique art work, enjoyed looking at everything
Even if you dont really care for modern art, this is a beautiful museum to walk around. There are some truly bizarre pieces in it. They expand your idea of what is art. Plenty of parking and a very short walk to the ticket office. Anyone in a wheelchair will appreciate the 100% accessibility to all 3 floors of the museum. Very nice coffee shop with many healthy options.
The place has ample space, artwork are pleasantly laid out. The basement sound installation is quite a unique experience.
Total reviews rating 4.6
199 Reviews for Dia Beacon 2023:
Review №1
2022-01-04We are members and spent many wonderful weekend days visiting all year long. The setting is beautiful and the permanent collection always engages. During the pandemic, the museum was rightfully very cautious and because of the size, social distancing was easy. Sometimes the staff is discourteous and are overly aggressive with the visitors. There is a nice cafe and wonderful bookstore. It is one of my favorite places I return to often. Plan ahead because it is sometimes busy. Any season, Dia is a magical place for art lovers.
Review №2
2022-05-06Incredible museum, one of the best I’ve visited in NY. leaning towards more contemporary art, there’s a huge variety of exhibits here and we loved how huge the museum was, but still very approachable. buy your tickets in advance for easiest entry! looking forward to our next visit!
Review №3
2022-03-07The staff were very helpful and kind. The exhibits were nicely staggered, surprises around each corner. Love to see larger exhibits like the ones here. We arrived at 1 on a Saturday and it didn’t feel crowded, partly due to layout and staggered entry I’m sure.
Review №4
2022-02-24Magnificent place for art lovers!One of the best installation art museum in the world. I studied art, installation art as well, Love it! Always inspiring ~ my kids love it too! I am glad that I can show them different forms of Art!
Review №5
2022-05-17I recommend it for adults but don’t bring a young child here. We brought our 3 year old and realized our mistake very quickly. Many of the exhibits are very delicate and/or dangerous and are very appealing for a little one. Barbed wire exhibits attract little hands and delicate cardboard structures are begging to be climbed on. We ended up strapping her into the stroller for a while and leaving earlier than we intended. I’ll be sure to get a babysitter or wait until she’s older until we come back again to enjoy the collection
Review №6
2022-06-08Spacious museum. The artwork is on the eclectic side so be sure to read the artist bios on the walls in every display. Some beautiful outdoor areas, a basement and attic area as well.
Review №7
2022-02-22I love visiting this museum! Unique and interesting exhibitions at a beautiful space with lots of natural light. You can go over the museum in a couple of hours and have time to enjoy the outdoor garden.
Review №8
2022-03-07It’s always a pleasure to visit Dia:Beacon. To get there, it’s completely walkable from the MetroNorth station (7-10 min walk). Expect to spend at least two hours but plan for longer. The building is just as beautiful as the installations - large industrial space with amazing light from big windows. It’s a great place to sketch and reflect. It’s a serene place that allows you to spatially experience the work on display.
Review №9
2022-04-24Wonderful spot to stop in Beacon. 3 levels of art installation at a very reasonable entry fee ($15 adult). Take advantage of their 1pm guided tour free for all ticket visitors. We recommend packing a picnic lunch and enjoy it by the Hudson River Dock 3 mins from Dia Beacon.
Review №10
2022-04-21I am obsessed with this place. We caught the public tour and our docent was fabulous. Exhibits are well curated and are given plenty of room to breathe. If you like contemporary art - this is heaven!