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Neue Galerie New York in New York
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New York, New York County, New York, US
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Wheelchair-accessible toilet
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Phone: +1 212-628-6200
Site: http://www.neuegalerie.org/
Site: http://www.neuegalerie.org/
Opening hours
- Monday:11AM–5PM
- Tuesday:Closed
- Wednesday:Closed
- Thursday:11AM–5PM
- Friday:11AM–5PM
- Saturday:11AM–5PM
- Sunday:11AM–5PM
Comments (199)
Wonderful building on 5th Ave and Central Park. Outstanding paintings but check if special exhibitions are on. We were disappointed to find regular items only which we love but missed seeing more. Admission cost was reduced. Cafe Sabarsky also worth visiting when there but may need to queue for that .
Great gallery to visit if youre a fan of Klimt work. Not only they have a famous painting but also a bunch of excellent pencil and charcoal sketches by him.
First fridays of each month allowed me to take my daughters to see an exquisite exhibition of German / Austrian artists. Being of German descent, exposing my daughters to this show was a great experience. Wanting to thank this gallery for keeping efforts of providing the venue for such a grand event is dear to me. Thanks Neue Galerie!
Went to see the Woman in Gold painting; which is absolutely stunning in person, photos do not do her justice. The guards however, totally ruined my experience. They should simply tell you when you come in, no photos and would have gladly put my cell phone in my pocketbook. I spent the day at other museums where I took photos, so I didnt think about it. They yelled at me, very loudly, NO PICTURES!...then proceeded to follow me around. Asking me remove jacket , I was carrying in my arms the whole time but all of the sudden it has to be around my waist?? Made me so uncomfortable I just left.
The museum itself is very interesting, especially if you are into Expressionism and the abstract. The works displayed date from the end of Impressionism to the beginning of Expressionism and Dada. Dont expect Monets gentle water lillies. Some people might be perplexed and ill at ease.As well as paintings and sketches, the collection includes furnishings and other objects of the era, produced by the Wiener Werkstatte.The museum is quite small, and the third floor is closed for renovation. Some may not feel the price of admission is worth it.As for the cafe, its pretty. They tried hard to evoque a Viennese cafe, but it falls short. The sachertorte was akin to mildly chocolate-flavored sawdust, served with lots of whipped cream which, unfortunately, could not improve the dish at all. The rest of the menu is very German, with heavy, filling food totally unsuited for warm weather. Dont bother with the cafe.
Ive waited a long time to see the Gustav Klimt exhibit. Well worth the wait! Lingered to soak up the experience. Now I have to go to Vienna! Dont miss the book shop!
I had to see this gallery after watching the film Woman in Gold and was not disappointed. What I really enjoyed was the recreation of a Viennese café. Great food and atmosphere. It was pricy but cheaper than traveling to Vienna.
Small museum with interesting pieces of art…
Sensational! Galerie featuring prominent German and Austrian Art in the museum. Contains a bookshop, design shop and cafe Sabarsky offering German and Austrian drinks and cuisine 😀
NYC celebrates the filthy rich when the wealthy finally allow the common man into their private mansion, after they die, to view the art they sequestered their entire lives. Think Frick and Morgan. Here is an excellent collection of German/Austrian art collected by Estee Lauders heir viewed in his private mansion.
Its a smaller galleries, and when we went one floor was closed, but it has some unique Austrian art and connections to WWII stories that are worth learning!!
If you like Vienna Secession, enjoy the fabulous art by Klimt, Schiele, Kokoschka at NEUE Galerie and then treat yourself with really viennese delights at Cafe Sabarsky.
Its definitely not a massive-kind but the collection--including those by Klimt, Schiele and Kandinsky--is powerful and impressive. The building and lighting in it are also refined and elegant. The unexpected gem was the museum store which almost felt like an art piece itself.
If you are a fan of Secession, Wiener Werkstatte and all things associated - this place is for you. In addition, - awesome design and book shop and a nice cafe. Whats not to like?
Beautiful art in a beautiful building. It’s lovely to see Klimt and Schiele in such intimate surroundings and the Lady in Gold is stunning. There are a couple of fancy Viennese cafes as well. They have very strict security and will jump on you in a minute if you try to take photos..it doesn’t stop folks from trying, though! I managed a few cause I waited till the were going after someone else to snap them.😂 The Franz Marc and August Macke show was well curated with a large selection of beautiful works. I really appreciated learning so much about their lives and relationship. I’d come back for another temporary exhibit for sure, given the quality of this one! Great gift shop, more of a book store, with all sorts of titles related to Vienna and it’s artists.
Its my second time visiting Neue Galerie. Its such a nice pleasure to be able to enjoy Klimts painting.And the gift shop also has nice selections of art books and posters.
I had a remarkable time. I’ve never been to a gallery/museum like this and I plan on coming back not just on the first Friday of the month when the museum is free to the public from 6pm-8pmI was very pleased to see Klimt’s work as well as many pieces from the Wiener Werkstaette collective.Extremely friendly security guards and staff. No pictures are allowed.The lines for the cafes were long but I will definitely be back!
Gotta hit it between the Guggenheim and The Met
I’ve never seen such a private gallery be so absolutely wonderful. The cool antique place and the people working there created an interesting and refined positive atmosphere. The gallery’s art is just magnificent. The current exhibition includes Klimt’s golden portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer, reason enough to visit.The gallery has an exact replica of an Austrian cafe where the Neue gallery owners liked to take a cup of coffee. Coffee was great and this chocolate mousse dessert even betterA NY must
After my visit to almost every museum in Vienna, Austria that houses Gustav Klimt art, I knew I needed to visit Neue Galerie to drink in the beauty of “The Woman in Gold.” She did not disappoint. The museum is located inside a gorgeous mansion, and super quiet. I liked that as I soaked in all of the culture. *NOTE* No photographs are allowed on the 2nd and 3rd floors. It’s written in the brochure I didn’t read.
They are limiting the number of people inside, but this is a small place with way too many people. The gallery is very small, there is not a whole lot to see. Paying $25 to get in for a small gallery is not a good deal. The building itself is very nice, thats the only reason it even gets a second star.
Staff was impeccable. Everyone was very helpful and polite. The art displays were beautiful as expected and the building is stunning.We werent able to go, but the Cafe within is supposed to be quite nice. There was a line out of the door for it!
Very rude employees, no photos allowed literally anywhere, no breathing allowed. You must show the id 5 times to each person. Basically facilitating the conditions of how all this wonderful art got here at first place. 🤷🏼♀️
TIDY AND FOCUSED,the Neue Gallerie feels older than it is, having been opened fewer than 20 years ago in a Fifth Avenue mansion completed in 1914. The centerpiece of the institution is a portrait by Klimt of an early 20th century woman that is captivating and storied, and it’s quite possible to sit with the painting for five or 10 minutes. Try that at the Louvre with the Mona Lisa! A fine place at the top of Museum Mile.
The Neue Galerie is located allow Fifth Ave in New York Citys upper east side. It is a museum open to the public, created by Ronald S. Lauder, and has a mission devoted to early twentieth-century German and Austrian art and design. The institutions collection focuses on the fine art work of Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, Oskar Kokoschka, Richard Gerstl, and Alfred Kubin and the design work of the Wiener Werkstätte by Josef Hoffmann, Koloman Moser, and Dagobert Peche, as well as architects like Adolf Loos, Joseph Urban, and Otto Wagner.
Beautiful building and great selection of pieces. I was amazed by the paintings of Klimt. The security measures during the pandemic were great (requiring proof of vaccination, offering hand sanitizer, etc.) and the staff was friendly and polite. The book store has many kinds of books (about art, literature, philosophy,...) including a selection for children. Theres a store with souvenirs and exclusive and gorgeous pieces. I was just disappointed that the 3rd floor wasnt opened to visit, but that only means that Ill have to go back once again.
Small, but excellent collection. Make sure you check out the Cafe.
Such a gem of a gallery. Ive been three times already and will be back soon! In addition to the Klimts, there is a beautiful Schiele painting of Danaë. The building is also lovely, and they have a café downstairs in the lobby. The gift shop is pretty, and worth checking out just to browse the selection of interesting books in the awesome floor to ceiling wooden shelves!
I love eating and shopping here. Funny to find the same the same steiff stuffed bear from my childhood except this one growls. The perfume scent is subtle and the packaging is beautiful. Perfume refills are available at some department stores. The Austrian art exhibition features some paintings from Estee Lauders collection as well as decorative objects.
Spectacular small museum focusing on German and Austrian art from the early 20th century. There are some beautiful Kandinskys and, of course, Klimt and Schiele. And oh, that Lady in Gold—she MUST be seen in person!
Absolutely gorgeous!A small gallery with great Austin and German artists from the early 19th century. Elegant and full of grace.
I have thoughts of my dermatologist office I went to. I had seen an art of Gustav K. at her office. I had yet to know the artist then, yet I had always admired the art on the wall.
The current exhibition includes one of the most famous Klimt’s paintings, “The Lady in Gold.” It was a very impressive Klimt exhibition inside of the elegant historic building. Taking a photo is prohibited, but in the basement near restroom, there is a great photo-op with background of Klimt and Vienna Workshop wallpaper. Don’t forget to visit the restroom area! Loved the cafeteria too!
Nice small gallery for expressionism paintings from Masters like Gustav Klimt and Egon schiele, Otto Dix etc. Klimts famous golden woman is also there on the 2nd floor guess lots of ppl come for that! 1st floor is the reception and theres souvenir shops and a small cafe. oh and you cannot take photos on the 2nd and 3rd floor where the paintings are, not even outside in the hall
My favorite gallery in NYC. The intimate scale of the well-appointed gallerie provides a perfect backdrop to whatever exhibition they are curating. The Ernst Ludwig Kirchner exhibition (through Jan 13, 2020) is a rare chance to see so many of his works together.
Currently theres no exhibit going on, so the third floor is closed and only a small part of the permanent collection is on display. On the upside, that includes the most famous Klimt paintings, and you can pay as much as you wish for admission.
Although this is a small museum, it contains amazing treasures. Klimts masterpiece, a portrait of Adele, or the woman in gold dominates the second floor. You cant take your eyes off it. There are several other Klimts and in sharp contrast the drawings of Egon Shiel. No pictures allowed in the main galleries.
Third floor was closed for renovations or an installation. Not sure. Although they were charging a reduced price, I feel I shoukd have planned my visit for other day.
Beautiful gallery with a selection of Klimt paintings and stunning turn of the century Austrian jewellery and household objects. Currently suggested entry as no exhibition on. Lovely shop. Very over-rated cafe however -nothing like a Viennese cafe.
I loved the museum because there were Klimts artwork. However, the museum only provides one stair with three rooms. Its kinda small.
As an Austrian I was very eager to come to this gallery solely displaying German and Austrian art. Great collection of Schiele, Kokoschka, Klimt, ...If you like Expressionism this is the place to be.
German and Austrian Art and fabulous Cafes. We ate at Cafe Sabarsky and it was delightful.
We had a great time here! The interiors are gorg, and the view across the street is the one and only Central Park! Dress up or dress down, it all works here. The service is spot on. The food is pricey, very well presented and pretty good. Unfortunately, my yummy soup was cold, but I was able to let that go. It’s an hour plus wait to wait in line, if you time it wrong. But you waiting in are in one of the best art museums in the world, the Mets across the street, you can’t pick a better the location. I think the people watching, in line, if you end up waiting is kind of priceless.
Always meets or exceeds expectations. Superb exhibitions. As well as gift shop and bookstore. Present shows are outstanding with added surprises. B
Great experience, beautiful setting and the art is exceptional. Highly recommend.
Wonderful exhibition. I went with my wife, who has reduced mobility. I was especially happy with the person at the welcome desk.I believe her name was Teresa, who went out of her way to facilitate our visit.
Gustav Klimts work is just gorgeous. oh and I saw the movie after seeing this. such a sad story 😞*no photography inside*
A place that make me nostalgic to Vienna Austria, love it, yummy coffee, great authentic desserts! Rustic seating how can I not love it! And great great art!
Unfortunately, this place is no take photo policy.Great collection but not worth to become a member.
I am sure Ronald Lauder’s and Serge Subursky’s vision when they founded this museum was for people to enjoy the art and not feel stressed. Worst experience in a museum for me.I traveled 6 hours to go to the musem and visit the “Woman in Gold” Because of Covid they had timed ticked. We needed to wait in the cold, outside for 35 minutes to get in. After we got in, they said the pictures were not allowed and the people standing there were so rude. One of them came to mee and said: videos are not allowed. I wasn’t taking a video at all. I felt so bad and surveillante all the time. I couldn’t take my phone from the pocket because was afraid someone will came and say to me: “don’t take a picture”PLEASE MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR PEOPLE TO TAKE PICTURES AND HAVE A PIECE OF THE PAINTING WITH THEM. THE EXPERIENCE NEED TO BE ENJOYABLE NOT STRESSFUL. LETS HONOR THE FOUNDERS VISSION AND WISHES.
Currently you can see 2 rooms (3/4 of one floor of the museum) for $10. No photography allowed. Except for the very popular Woman in Gold, its not worth it. Go to the Met instead. And the Met wont confiscate your bottled water in 100 degrees summer weather! And isnt closed on the oddest days. Neue Galerie, shame on you!
Wish they let you take photos! Cool museum. Beautiful space.
The Neue Galerie New York (German for: New Gallery) is a museum of early twentieth-century German and Austrian art and design located in the William Starr Miller House at 86th Street and Fifth Avenue in New York City. Established in 2001, it is one of the most recent additions to New York Citys famed Museum Mile, which runs from 83rd to 105th streets on Fifth Avenue in the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
Nice if small collection, beautiful Klimts and Hoffmann pieces. Only 3 rooms were open (the 2nd floor) as of 7/29, due to install upstairs.Main downside was the whole time security snapping at people to stop taking photos. There should be clear signage or verbal direction upon entry that there are no photos - then patrons wouldnt have to listen to everyone get yelled at for the whole time.Also signage outside designating which line is for walkups and which is for reserved tickets would be a great idea.
Terrific collection of early 20th century German and Austria art, with many truly magnificent and important pieces
The Neue Galerie is a must for Klimt enthusiasts. Currently the third floor is closed so only two rooms are open for viewing. No photography is allowed in the museum, but there is a reproduction of The Woman in Gold painting near the bathrooms in the basement for photo ops.
Wonderful art gallery in New York . The art exhibit changes monthly to feature a new artist. There is a small bar in the back on gallery walks every 2nd Saturday of the month. Come get your culture on!
Excellent collection of German and Austrian Art, Nice is you only have 60-90 minutes, 2 floors! No Photography Inside.
Gustav Klimt’s Adele Bloch Bauer is really something you have to see in your lifetime. The German works were not on display when we went, but still worth a visit for the Klimts alone.
My favorite boutique museum featuring german expressionism. Enough art work for an afternoon stroll without the overwhelm from the Met.
We love the Neue. Exhibits are well done and striking. Seeing the Scream was a real event for us. I was floored when I saw one of the original drawings from one of my favorite books , Hasek’s the Good Soldier. Always something fun and interesting which makes a visit worth while.
Some nice Klimt pieces, not a lot to see for the price paid.
Very nice art. I especially liked the third floor. They have a cafe in the basement that had no line when we visited. The food was great and the staff were nice.
The small but beautiful gallery focusing on Austrian and German early 1900s art. Klimts golden woman is exquisite.
A very nice gallery. Unfortunately you can not take photos or videos. Security is extremely tight. Masks are still being worn as if 7/11/21. The Neue Galerie is located 1048 5th Avenue NYC
Great photos are not allowed so I made some very fast sketches!
Small gallerie in a wonderful house, with great work from Klimt and Schiele. They also have other temporary expositions.
Great lunch at pricey dining room, a lovely exhibit, $16 for seniors, plus they checked my luggage, something the Met Museum wont.
Amazing galerie that has famous paintings and great free audio tour (via the app)
I went to see the Klimt exhibit. They wouldnt allow photography in the Museum so I had to settle for a duplicate of the Adele painting they kept for the museums patrons to photograph. Stopped in the Cafe for some coffee and cake before leaving. Very good
This is a lovely museum. It is a nice quiet alternative to the chaos that is the Met. The Frederick Klimt paintings, especially The Woman in Gold are worth the visit. There are two cafes. They both have the same menu.at the same price with authentic Viennese options. The upstairs cafe is the nicer place as it has beautiful wood paneling and was probably once the familys drawing room.
Come for the gallery, stay for lunch. A perfect mid day event.
I loved and was fully overwhelmed by the Klimt exhibit. The other floors/art and prints failed to capture me. I admit many others were fully engrossed. The profound depression and sadness of the lengthy bios could not elevate my experience. Thankful to encounter woman in Gold and several other striking pieces. Overall, I am very grateful to have had the experience with Klimt. Beautiful location.
Nice collection and exhibitions. Slightly expensive for the size of the museum.
Beautiful, small gallery containing Gustav Klimt’s ‘Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I’ (affectionately known as the Woman in Gold painting) that was confiscated by the Nazis and later won back by the subject’s niece in an intense court battle with the Austrian government. You can’t take photographs of the painting in the gallery, but they have a replica in the basement. Breathtaking to view it in person. New York is lucky to have it!Museum cafe is also nice, though caters to wealthier clientele.
Nice little gallery with several Klimt pieces (including the famous one from the film, Woman in Gold) and a great cafe that feels like a classic Viennese cafe. Very near the Met, its worth stopping by if youre museum hopping.
This is a nasty institution. You cant just buy a ticket. They make you fill out forms with personal information, in freezing cold out in the street. Appalling.
Marvelous painting Adele from Klimt. And Schiele, Moser and Hoffmann, Loos. Excelent restaurant Cafe Sabarsky!
Awesome place and story, great paintings of some great artists.
Great gallery, small collection but great pieces. Definitely a must see if youre into Klimt or Schiele. Get the audio guide when you buy a ticket, its included in your ticket price. They also check luggage which most museums and galleries dont do anymore so its a nice stop before a flight.
Love this place. Though small, the quality of work and set up is beautiful and thoughtful. First went for Klimt. Left with new deeper insights for other Austrian and German artist. Id get the museum pass if I lived in NY. Also you get the audio tour so you can listen and learn more about the history.
Wow so beautiful, such a great collection of art. Loved Neue Galerie
I came here specifically to see the Woman in Gold after watching the movie based on the portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer by Klimt on display here. I also attempted to visit during one of their First Fridays where there is free admission from 6-8pm. However, the line was literally 3 city blocks long and I would not have been able to gain entrance had I waited due to the strict time constraints.I ended up coming back when they opened on Saturday and paid the $20 entrance fee. I thought this was a bit steep for the size of their collection. But, the building itself is beautiful and they had a small exhibition of Edvard Munchs works, including the Scream in pastel, which was wonderful to experience.The galleries themselves are quite compact, so if you go on a weekend, like I did, do not expect to be able to sit and admire and enjoy any of them as they were all extremely packed. They also strictly enforce their no photography rule and will make you delete a picture if they find you taking one.I did enjoy finally getting to see the Woman in Gold and Munchs Scream in pastel (the poem on wood at the base of the painting that has the poem on which The Scream is based was a neat surprise as I had had no clue of the origin). The other Klimt paintings as well as several other works by various German and Austrian artists would have been nice to peruse, but sadly, with the number of people in the galleries, it was impossible to thoroughly appreciate anything.I did like that they have a complementary coat-check and audio guide (mine was having playback issues, but I did not want to get back in the long line to exchange for a new one), but I dont know that I would return as there was nothing overly breath-taking or spectacular and the sort of militant attitude conveyed about experiencing the art here was a bit off-putting. Also, for price of entrance, I felt the experience was lacking. For a mere $5 more, you could walk down the street and experience the MET.
Very impressive collection and beautiful interior and exterior architecture.
Absolutely love it. Gustav Klimt my favorite painter, you can see here some of his works.
Great atmosphere, friendly, helpful professional staff.a gem in NYC. If you wish to see German Austrian art youll love Neue Galerie.
A small but quality museum thats less crowded than many more well known locations. Located in a small town house the location itself is unique. Its easy to miss with only a small street level sign.Security is a bit heavy and no photography is allowed but the collection has some great works by Klimt and a small section on furniture and design. The price is a little high for its size considering you can also see many other huge museums for ~$25. Its worth a visit though if you are in the area.
To the reviewer who realized the admission price is astronomical: the impoverished also adore great art. We stand in queue on Friday nights from well before 5pm for FREE admission. Its crowded inside, but I focus so its just me and the all-consuming paintings. The Neue Glerie. does love the poor!
One of my favorite in NYC not far from Met and other museums. It has not only the paintings of Klimpt but also his numerous sketches. Also check the bookstore there. The adjacent cafe Sabarsky adds Vienna experience and the location is perfect to see the Upper East Side.
A sublime place for true art lovers. This is not for everyday tourists. You really have to be an art enthusiast to recognize the priceless works of art they have in display here.
It only had one section open when we went but it was a great experience. All around the staff was friendly and informative. They have some wonderful Klimt paintings. I am hoping to come back the next time I am in NYC and truly see the whole museum.
A lovely brownstone holding a small, yet beautifully curated, selection of important works.
The Neue Galerie is an outstanding boutique museum in terms of its permanent collection and its temporary exhibitions as well as the ways in which the curators arrange the art work. However, the entrance fee is too high -- especially for artists who are interested in Austrian modernism and need to repeatedly view these works of art. Further, entrance to the Neue is higher than the entrance fee at the Vatican, the Uffizi, the Louvre, and the other magnificent, comprehensive world class museums. It costs more to see Golden Adele than the Sistine Ceiling, the Primavera, and the Mona Lisa. The public must be paying for Golden Adele, at least in part. Dear Neue, when you re-open your doors after the pandemic, please make your entrance fee reasonable. You can afford it. Maybe reduce the entrance fee a little or adopt the pay as you wish approach with certain restrictions. When put in proper context, most people agree that your entrance fee is exorbitant. Might be a good idea to require your security guards to tone it down too. Apparently, the Neue believes there is a need to be better protected than the White House. Thank you.
Excellent museum with beautiful, iconic pieces. (I am speaking from an art historian’s point of view.) In addition, it is a relatively quiet, lesser known museum to visit and is much smaller if you don’t want to stay indoors all day or if you want to visit a museum but only have an hour or two.
Lovely museum that takes the rules a bit too seriously. Wear your coat or check it! No photos! No talking on your phone! I thought I was back in grade school. Gustave Klimts Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer is itself worth the time spent here, but there is plenty more, particularly the Marc/Macke collection. You will notice I couldnt add any photos to the review.
Magnificent beautiful old mansion, were on the second floor you find the internationally famous woman in Gold by Gustav Klimt. Only open three or four days per week, they have many interesting fabulous paintings, mostly Austrian. Right next door on the ground for is the Magnificent Cafe sabarsky, where they actually play Mozart and have a live pianist playing Chopin and Schumann. The most superb pastries outside of Vienna.
This place is amazing. My partner and I were walking around Hayes valley looking for a place to eat for our anniversary. We saw a line sat this place...everyone waiting to get in. We decided to try it since it was something new and I never had German food ever. Service to food to experience was great. I would recommend this place to all my friends.
A delightful visit on a Friday evening. I took advantage of the free admission offered on the first Friday of the month. Consider arriving a little early to minimize waiting times into the museum. Once in, youll get to enjoy the many Post-Impressionist works in the four-storey gallery building.
I love the museum, its unique
Most of the museum was temporarily closed, despite this not being stated in any way I could see in their hardly usable (on mobile) website. I was eager to see the works by Schiele but all we could see was a small room with 7 or so works by Klimt. At least they werent charging an entrance fee, so we only wasted our time.
I loved seeing the Woman in Gold painting by Klimt in person. Not a place for young kids due to the nude paintings. Due to rules, dont bring any bottles of beverages. No matter what, you will be asked to throw it out.
No photo allowed in the gallery, meaning they don’t need advertising on FB, Instagram or so...-disappointing for us wanting taking photos only for ourselves!The curious thing was the staff at the entry didn’t allow putting our empty water plastic bottle in the backpack to store at the intended storage , asking to throw it!The gallery is relatively small but the Kirchner exposition is worth visiting. Due to a guided visit organized by the local staff for those interested, the other visitor were simply displaced and asked to leave the course of the tour- not nice for people paying for audio guide self visit!
It is a great little museum. Beautiful art, and typically nice special exhibitions. It gets quite crowded usually when there is a special exhibition and especially on the days when it is free the line could be devastating long. You have to also try the cafe Sabarski there - it has the most delicious deserts in a very authentic Vienna style
Good atmophere and nice cafe. Staffs were friendly, and the art pieces were very nice and thought provoking.
To be able to stand in front of so many Gustav Klimt paintings is such a privilege. The building itself (once owned by the Vanderbilt family) is worth a visit even without the Klimt’s....... an awesome place to visit.
A fabulous collection of Austrian and German Art with constantly changing special exhibitions. The current exhibition (Ernst Ludwig Kirchner) is not to be missed. The permanent collection has some extraordinary art, including The permanent collection includes Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, Oskar Kokoschka, Alfred Kubin, and Richard Gerstl, among others.Do not miss the extraordinary Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer, which is also one of the most valuable paintings in the world.The building itself is classical and beautiful.The museum also has some amazing food at Café Sabarsky and Café Fledermaus under the direction of Michelin-star chef Kurt Gutenbrunner.It may be a small museum, but it is a gem.
The line for the café was much longer than the line for the gallery. Must be good food in there. Nice gallery by the way.
Fantastic experience. A great option when you have a little over an hour to to spend and want to see one of the unique treasures of the world/New York. The third floor exhibit featuring the life and work of dOra Kallmus was surprisingly as touching for me as the Klimt exhibit. Memorable and worth the trip!
Expensive, rude, and altogether not really worth it. One of the places I was most excited to see in Manhattan, and was left wholly underwhelmed. Collection is largely Klimt, and other than the portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer (woman in gold), nothing is very interesting. The architecture and the interior of the building itself is more interesting. The doormen are rude, and I can only imagine the impression this gives visitors from other countries.
Overpriced for the size of the gallery. There was a lot of smaller art pieces and chairs. I was hoping for more Klimpt.
At least a 50 for the art. Art lovers unite! German, Austrian, and Jewish/other artists who worked there mostly from a certain period-it is a collection. But their frame of reference, and special works and exhibitions is more broad and displays are always a delightful, well curated interjections-not unharmonious. I am never offended by false statements and hogwash opinions, just facts, please.First Fridays are really crowded, but the cafe at all times is wonderful and free for entry, an affordable contrast to a tea house is the coffee house and the kaffe and tortes are good.I am thankful to have this collection of cultural and historical significance in NY. I can remember when hardly anyone had heard of these artists, including Klimt. Movies and media aside, the period of the fin de siecle is one of my favorites and this houses a lovely homage to it, as well as a rotating collection of fine art from the area. I particularly like the design pieces when they are on display and the special exhibitions and models of architecture, etc.Check online and have a look at past exhibitions. The gift shop/bookstore is a treasure trove of unique items, books from the same period, artist biographies, and other art books.There is an elevator and places to sit in some of the galleries for reflection, so older people and disabled are accommodated nicely. Nice bathrooms.In NYC, it is one of the metonymical museums-what we see and what we think of when we see it. Priceless. A treasure that makes a statement about German art and the contributions of those people on the world, though a small example, is monumentwl in so many regards. Not to be misunderstood or missed.I recommend paying, or getting a membership, because it can be better appreciated during regular hours, but first Fridays are free. I am grateful for that opportunity, too.The maintenance for such a place is high, its modern, well-staffed, polite, and well-maintained, but it is a small museum and must be appreciated for what it is. Also, there is that Viennese style coffee shop not to be missed. Explore!🌷
After seeing the film Woman In Gold we wanted to see the Klimt paintings at the Neue Galerie. We went on a wet first Friday of the month when it is free entrance. Quite a queue formed & because of the rain the staff let us in before 6pm. There is only 1 room of the Klimt paintings but they are fantastic. There was another exhibition of Berlin in the Galerie which we walked through quickly. There is a cafe in the Galerie which is very busy.
You can enter with free donation system till 3rd oct 2018 since only 2 rooms are opened preparing the new events. But most works of Klimt are visible. And Egon Shilles sketches as well.Water bottle is not allowed. Not even empty one.I loved the garden painting more than the popular gold portrait which you can see on the brochure. I would like to hang it in my room.
A wonderful place to spend an afternoon. I began with brunch in the attached cafe and had a great meal. Then moved on to the curated collection. Although smaller than the other museums within the area, the Neue Galerie feels special and intimate. Beautiful pieces to discover.
One of the best small galleries in New York. Obviously it gets a lot of leverage now from the Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer, however its really worth taking more time to see their well curated exhibitions and their small but interesting permanent collection. Cafe Sabarsky is a nice Viennese experience in Midtown as well. Go early though - it gets busy quickly, particularly on weekends.
The one star is for the amazing Gustav Klimt Woman in Gold painting.However, what a pity that is housed in a pretentious, small, uncomfortable, stifling and hot museum with its rude and repulsive staff and guards who continually enforce the multitude of unpublished rules, act in an exceptionally prejudiced manner and whose behavior is in tribute to the same group who appropriated the Klimt painting!My advise to anyone who goes to this museum:1) Hide your phone2) Check your coat3) Make sure you are over 12 and dressed well4) Dont go for recreation or cultural reasons5) Dont talk6) Dont breathe7) Dont be human
Highly edited selection of Germanic and Austrian artwork. Most interesting was the deliciousness of the crepes. I cannot recall ever having a crepe that melted in my mouth quite so splendidly, nor can I recall feeling such an all-encompassing sensory experience. This is absolutely the only place to visit if youre on tight time constraints. Five stars.
Still one of the greatest small museums in New York. Fantastic collection of Klimt and Schiele and always fascinating exhibits such as the current very poignant Ernst Ludwig Kirchner show. And while you are at Neue Galerie have a fabulous Linzer tart and Wiener Melange at Cafe Fledermaus. Same menu as upstairs but no lines to get in.
For years I anticipated this trip! Klimt is such a favorite that Ive kept his artwork hung in my house and inspired my own artwork. I was so excited to see the Klimt collection, but my experience was ruined by the staff. Three of the four staff members that I came into contact with were very rude. The door man was very hostile with us although gave us no verbal instructions on what he wanted us to do. The entrance security guard was very aggressive, and the interior security guard was very unkind not only to me but to other guests as well. Really sad that such a positive experience became a negative one due to the staff.
If you want to see the Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I, then the price of admission is worth it. Great location by the park. Other items in the collection are excellent. Small museum with only two floors containing art, but they pack a lot into those two floors.
There few things we liked about the gallery: excellent Klimt exhibit, nice cafe, and interesting building. The experience, however, was soured by the way visitors are treated. Part is just a setup with security, store, coat check, etc. cramped into a very small vestibule. Part was the eagerness of the personnel to scold visitors for almost everything (getting too close,...
The 3rd floor exhibit was closed so ticket prices were half off. Ill review the rest of the gallery. The first floor has a delightful cafe and art piece and book store. The 2nd floor was lined with Wonderful pieces of Art Nouveau, Mostly framed works but some physical pieces as well. As with any gallery, there are pieces with what is considered today to have adult themes but this is the place to view it if there ever was one
Great paintings and very very very hard to take pictures.
Went with my daughter who spent two years in Germany and was very excited to go to the cafe for coffee and kuchen, wonderful cake that is subtley sweet unlike our oversweetened desserts. The gallery is in a wonderful old building with marble stairs. Small collection but a few absolutely stunning works in the current exhibit.
I recently visited the Neue Galerie as a weary tourist and it didn’t meet my expectations for a welcoming visitor experience. My partner was not allowed to bring his water bottle in - not even if he checked at the coat check before entering. He courteously left it outside without fuss but it was gone when we went to retrieve it. I have visited many museums and have never been turned away because of a water bottle policy. Children under 12 are not allowed, apparently because the items on exhibit are so fragile, yet most items not hung on walls were displayed in cases quite securely and there were guards in each room monitoring visitor behaviour. The cafe in the basement was poorly lit, spartan in appearance, had blinds drawn and tables were too low for a comfortable meal. Yet the prices were as high as the main level restaurant. All in all this small museum exuded an unwelcoming lack of interest in its visitors that offset its well presented exhibits.
My favorite museum in New York. A wonderful exhibit on German and Austrian expressionism, new objectivity, or functional furniture crops up every couple months and mesmerizes. The audio app is very thorough and I always have a deeply educational and emotional experience at the Neue. The cafes are a tad expensive, but a kaffee and torte is a fun splurge.
Attended a 3:30 tour offered Friday to Monday. Seemed popular and provided history of the Adele and Weimar portraits. Otherwise, short visit and lacked history behind the artifacts.Very kind and welcoming admissions staff.No bottled water or photos except first floor.
If you ever come between exhibitions and its pay as you wish, do NOT pay. When I went there was only one gallery open with maybe 6 pieces.Over all, the mansion and pieces are gorgeous and impeccably maintained. I have to commend them for that. But how we were treated, welcomed, and accomodated made us feel like we didnt belong and were a burden.I also have to comment on the number of rules and regulations of this gallery. I understand it is privately owned and they intend on presentation of these master pieces while allowing the public to experience them, which I commend. But the security and number of rules they enforce on guests is unwelcoming, inhospitable, and generally ludicrous.As an architect and interior designer, Im very interested in seeing the interiors of these old New York mansions. Most museums and galleries would accommodate pictures of the space but not the art, this is not the case here.No filled water bottles, understandable, but not allowing empty containers or exceptions for people who carry water for medical reasons is absurd. Jackets must be worn, not held. No photos. Only one bag permitted, with size limitations.My mother and I spent more time being hassled by the half dozen security guards for one room than we spent enjoying the art. Youd think they would be more accomdating for keeping water for medical reasons knowing if anyone saw me reach in my bag for a sip Id be tackled. But no, they are not.I pride myself on being a good guest, but these hosts were ungracious to say the least.
One of the most beautiful museums in New York. Not only a fine permanent collection, art including Treasures from Austria, Germany and other parts of Europe, just a wonderful place to visit, right near other Uptown, east side museums. Also a really terrific restaurant with fine desserts and beverages. Very romantic to dine in their Restaurant as well.
My wife and I have been museum enthusiasts for a long time. We visited every major European and American museum so far (many of them several times). Visit to Frick Collection and Met went perfectly fine. The visit to Neue Galerie yesterday was disastrous (I still can not believe I am writing bad review for a museum). What went wrong? Everybody was very rude - from the guard on the street to all the staff members inside (way beyond what people perceive as New York rude) . Screening was tighter than at the airport. They made us feel like we came to destroy or steel something. In all honesty I can swallow all that. The most important problem was with kids. We came from Ohio with our two kids who are 14 and 10. Our kids are well behaved and spent many hours in different museums without ever creating any incidents. After we passed security we were informed that our 10 yr old daughter can not enter the gallery (kids below 12 are not allowed). So my wife stayed in the lobby with my daughter and my son and I went upstairs to see Lady in Gold. To my surprise in the gallery, there was an another couple with a one year old son and a couple with a 7-8 yrs old daughter. I pointed that fact to rude guards who told me that: kids can come and touch paintings and destroy them (why there are no spacing obstacles in front of paintings was beyond me), other couple must have lied about the age of their daughter and Neue Galerie can not check her age so they let that child in ??!! My wife and I honestly stated that our daughter was 10 and she was not admitted. Absolutely nobody was interested in talking to us, being polite or God forbid to accommodate us at all. Nobody cared that we flew 1000 miles to visit New York. Women at the Information desk was stone-faced with no expression or any empathy. Usually, when we visit any museum my wife and I stay till the closing time. Yesterday we left after 5 minutes. I never felt so unwelcome in my life. Why should visiting gallery that houses Klimt feel like visiting a jail? I wonder if being rude was a prerequisite for employment? Visiting this little overpriced gallery was supposed to be one of the high points of our visit to New York. Instead, it was one of the shittiest experiences ever. Sadly, every time I see portrait of Adele Bloch Bauer, it will remind me of this bad experience. So, advice to all tourists with kids who are thinking of visiting Neue Galerie - leave your kids out on the street.
Really lovely house and design, interesting exhibits but the rules to enter are ridiculous. Makes you feel like Germany in 1945... no EMPTY water bottles in your bag, bags in front of your chest at all time, should you dare taking your phone out someone is appearing next to you, starring at your screen so you don’t take a picture, a lady with a small child in a pram was told she could only enter if she had a sling with her and “wore” the child in front of her chest... Very expensive for a place where you can spend 90min top. Maybe relax a little, Neue Galerie.
The perfect art museum! You’ll 100% get chills and goose bumps right after seeing the Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer
I liked being able to see the art. The museum is quite small and takes very little time to get through. There is hardly any available seating. The exhibitions could be a bit more dynamic. Customer service was very good.
A lovely gallery at great location! The famous Woman in Gold (Klimt ) holds court in the permanent collection but there are other pieces from him equally interesting. It is a small gallery but worth to come!I missed the cafe but heard it is very good. I will definitely come back. Higly recommended!
My favorite museum in the city. Always good temporary exhibitions. They have Gustav Klimts Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I on exhibit always, which is a must-see. Its on the smaller side so be prepared for a quicker visit.
One of the greatest cultural experiences I have ever had. Magnificent pieces of art, from the Austrian Monalisa to many of Egon Schieles and Oskar Kokoshkas works inside a beautiful place. I just hope they include magnets in their store one day. No pictures allowed by the way, but I think thats what makes it the experience truly special.
Easy way... with your help , beautiful Galerie and most incredible Austrian Art !! Specially the Gustav Klimt collection...🌹
Finally, we visited the Neue Galerie which was the first visit and our second time that we went to Café Sabarsky which is inside this gallery. I would like to call this collection a museum but sadly the collection is quite small with only two small floors of art. Inside these two floors, there are some truly amazing pieces but it is still quite small overall. I had no expectations when I went in so I enjoyed myself and I focused on quality over quantity.For general orientation to the museum and café, you will need to line up outside on your average weekend day because the entrance is painfully small. The museum is a landmark building with a small entry way for New York public building standards. As you enter, there is a metal detector and they check all bags. Do not even think of bring even an empty bottle of water because it will be thrown in the trash.For admission, it is $10 for students, $15 for senior (65+) and $20 for adults. With admission, there are free audio guides if you leave an ID with the reception. Please keep in mind that you cant take photos in the galleries.For the galleries, there is a main staircase which is quite grand and luxurious. There are exhibits on the second and third floors which are accessible by stairs or on the elevator. The elevator is on the smaller side but the staircases can be narrow as well.The art was fantastic. We had made our pilgrimage this time to see the Klimt exhibit which brings together a variety of Klimts work in one museum after being separated for many years. The Woman in Gold was the real star. I have been told by a few people that the movie is wonderful and moving. I learned a lot about Klimt from the excellent audio guides. The audio guide is a little long winded but I enjoyed the details and history of the story telling.Finally, the gift shop is a good place to take some photos of the art that you were not able to take inside. We finished our visit with a meal and dessert at Café Sabarsky. In the future, I would like to come back but I would like to wait for another special exhibit.
When I went there were two special exhibits, one on self-portraits (terrific) and another on Weimar art with many works by Grosz. The second, which only encompassed one room, was a bit of a disappointment. The visit is expensive ($22), but when there are two special exhibits, well worth it.
This galerie is so nice! Small but has many Klimt paintings, including the most famous (and sold for $135mm, highest price at the time!) painting Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I :)
1. Security checks: For us as Austrians and Viennese residents the Neue Galerie was on our must-see list of NYC museums. Sadly, this has been the most disappointing museum visit we have ever experienced. Upon entering the museum our bags were checked and we were told our water and juice bottles were not allowed in the museum. Instead of offering us the possibility to pick them up on our way out we had to throw two juice bottles and one perfectly sealed water bottle into the garbage. Would it have been too much to ask to store the bottles in a corner or on a shelf during our (very) short visit?2. Admission: After that we were told that only one gallery was open and admissions were on a donation-basis. Had we known that one gallery meant only one single, very small room we would have reconsidered the amount of our donation. For visitors who do not have the luxury to visit the museum at any time and want to make the most of the city, it would have been nice if this information had been posted on their website, so that visitors from abroad can make up their mind if it is worth visiting or not.3. Coat check: Upon making our way up the stairs, I was suddenly stopped and asked in an unfriendly manner to check in my backpack at the coat check. I would not have minded checking in my backpack, however, considering that it is such a small and flat bag, which had already been checked at security, I honestly felt treated like a criminal. Both the security officer and the lady at the desk had failed to mention before that I needed to check in my bag. This of course begs the question why we were forced to throw away our juice and water bottles if you have to check in a small backpack anyway and we could have left the bottles in our bag? I hadnt even experienced such drastic and harsh security measures during museum visits in the wake of the 2005 London bombings.4. Gallery: Klimts paintings are of course exceptional masterpieces and we are very sad that the museum failed to provide the necessary surroundings that would do these paintings justice. The lighting in general was really bad and since standing at close proximity to the paintings is understandably not possible, the experience was further ruined. While I do understand that photography with flash is not permitted, taking photos in general was not allowed.5. Exit: After our short-lived visit (ca. 10min) we left the building and thought we might pick up our drinks from the rubbish but they had already emptied the rubbish bin, even though it had been nearly empty when we entered.
While the Neue Galerie is not a huge museum, it contains a very well curated selection of not only paintings, but some important and beautiful objets dart. The highlight of the museum of course is the Gustav Klimt painting of Adele Bloch Bauer. Google it if you dont know the story behind the painting.
Very small art gallery. Artwork is great, but the cost is too high for what it is. Parking in the area can be very problematic.
The staff was extremely rude, the collation dose not worth the admission to the gallery at all and especially if you have seen the collection of Klimt in Vienna, unless you are willing to pay 20$ just to see the famous Woman in gold! The caffe in the ground floor is very, very over-priced as well, the food is worse and in the terms of interior they tried to imitate Viennas famous caffes, but it has nothing in common! We only spend precious time while in NYC for nothing - very disappointing! There is a free admission day though (every first or last Friday of the month, then maybe it will worth visiting.
One of the best small galleries weve been to.
Small and cozy gallery. Klimts Portrait of Adele Bauer I is the masterpiece to be seen here, but it always has great exhibits. Absolutely recommended.
A lovely lovely gallery with an amazing Klimt and Schiele exhibition. I would even say life changing. Theres also a permanent exhibit of German artists on the third floor which is beautiful. No pictures are allowd so I didnt get any, but I did buy two $1.50 postcards of Lady in Gold (portrait of Adele Bloch Blauer) and The Dancer (Ria Munk II) so I could admire them later.
Today was opened only one part of the gallery, the one with all the klimt paint. gorgeous!
Highly specific collection of German and Austrian fine art and arts and craft from 1890-1940. Excellent Klimts, and Wiener Werkstatte objects. Excellent book and gift shop. Go early ( like 9 am) and have breakfast at Cafe Sabarsky. It is almost worth the visit alone.
3rd fl is closed. general is $12/adult right now.
Neue Galerie is pretty small, which makes the $20 admission fee sting even more so. Featuring German and Austrian art, the collection boasts pieces by Gustav Klimt and a variety of modern art and furniture. Its pleasant to peruse, and will go quickly if you visit during non-peak hours. Do your best to ignore the snotty demeanor of the doorman and receptionists; dont let them spoil your visit.
Great art collection... Most of all for the arts of Gustav Klimt.
The building itself is really quite nice. Aside from the Lady in Gold didnt enjoy the exhibits much. In particular Kirchner is the stuff of bad dreams. Disturbing work by a disturbed individual which did evoke emotions but none good.
Small museum with stellar collection. Nicely curated with audio tour, but the plaquards had enough info for us. Line to get in at 11:30 on Saturday, but it moved quickly. Great place to see Schiele in addition to Klimt.
Worth a trip for Klimts lady in gold. Many Germanic art masterpieces here, in addition to a fabulous design and book shop. Dont miss the cafe which serves Austrian wine and treats.
Beautiful building inside and out with a central art nouveau staircase spiraling up to the second floor. I was there to see Gustav Klimpts stunning paintings as well as his protege Egon Sheiles compelling drawings. I also viewed the Decorative Arts jewelry designed by Joseph Hoffman. Enjoyed it all!!! Theres also a great German cafe here with a good selection of light eats and treats, teas and coffee.
Another must see. It is worth the visit just to see Klimts Woman in Gold. It is hypnotic
I wanted to go to this gallery to see The Woman in Gold. It was 95 outside. We were told by Security meanly that we could not take water into the gallery. Were told to stand outside and drink it!! The Met and Guggenheim allows water. So we left, drank our water and returned. A group of 3 women were chatting outside. We had no idea there was a line so we walked into the gallery. We were yelled at by two security guards to wait outside. So Incredibly rude. I’m not going to spend money where I am mistreated. Not worth it!!
Recommend watching the movie “Woman in Gold” to learn the important history about how Gustav Klimt’s painting “Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I” (also called The Lady in Gold or The Woman in Gold) came to be on display at Neue Galerie.
This place charged me 10 dollars to see like 5 paintings in a fancy apartment. The art was good, but since more than half of the museum was closed it was not worth full price. Kind of a rip off unless you must see a Klimt. They do have the famous portrait of adele bloch Bauer though. Just go to the Guggenheim, met, or MoMA instead.
A small but exquisite museum housed in a beautiful 1914 Fifth Avenue mansion. The permanent collection is rather small, but features masterpieces by Klimt and other Vienna artists of the early 20th century. The centrepiece is Klimts dazzling portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer - the Lady in Gold. Curated exhibitions of other fin de siècle artists are mounted on a rotating basis.No visit to the Neue is complete without also sampling the delicacies at Café Sabarsky, on the museums ground floor. In a beautiful panelled room with period furnishings, authentic Viennese cafe favorites are served for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Occasional cabaret performances make the illusion of dining on Viennas Ringstrasse complete.
You REALLY gotta be into Viennese art for this place. Small and very manageable museum in terms of size for a short visit. Excellent docents.
A small museum featuring 20th century Austrian and German art. Its a bit unknown due to the behemoth that is the MET right down the street, but worth a visit if you enjoy Gustav Klimt. Admission is pricey at $20 given the limited collection, but on the first Friday of every month you may enjoy free admission after 6 p.m. There is always a line and crowd, so beware! I am a fan of Klimts Golden Phase, works and was happy to pay the fare to visit during slower hours. Adele Bloch-Bauer I, aka The Woman In Gold was magnificent, and the Neue Galeries addition of background stories and piece information enhanced the experience. Tips- You may not bring bottle water into the museum, and photo-taking is prohibited (but you can try to sneak a photo by pretending to text a friend ;) ) Happy Adventuring xoxo
This museum houses the famous Klimpt painting named - Woman in Gold There is too much hype at the museum over that wonderful painting returned to the original owners heirs. Although most museums around the world now allow cell phone photos of paintings, at Neue Galerie taking photos is forbidden. Another thing, commercial reproductions of the original painting found in stores have been highly doctored and photo shopped. It is a mild let down to see the original painting after repeatedly seeing so many commercial reproductions. The original is a masterpiece despite it not having the same contrast found in commercial reproductions.
The Klimt/Scheile show was amazing, the building is beautyful, and the permanent collection has some real gems. But boy is security here an overkill - they dont allow you to bring any liquid inside the building, is this an airport? There is a security guard on every corner and they engage with you in quite a stern and rude manner. Photography is strictly prohibited, but there is no sign anywhere and they dont tell it to you when you get the ticket, so they end up charging at people and shouting at them every few minutes, which doesnt contribute to a pleasent viewing experience. You constantly feel like youre doing something wrong. I understand the need to protect the art, but come on. Also, there is always a security guard in the small fully modern elevator, totally unnccessary and awkward.That being said, the portrait of the woman in gold is a must and worth the price of admission alone. (If you are an educator of any kind you get in half price)
Small but interesting collection of German and Austrian artwork
An interesting collection of German and Austrian art, as well as some furnishings. The policy of no photography was both inexplicable and poorly administered. There are no signs to indicate this limitation, museum security simply wait for a patron to raise their camera or cell phone to position, then pounce on them to create a small embarrassment. And the reason for disallowing photos? Still trying to figure that one out.
Definitely some exceptional pieces on show, and not a very big gallery, which is a good thing. You can go through the whole gallery and enjoy it within 2hours. The layout of the pieces is logical and follows the historical timeline of the Austrian, German pre to post ww2 across two floors, with a beautiful staircase. They lose a star because of what everyone says, the security is far too hostile. Why are they trained to be this way? More importantly, trained by whom? No photos of anything, even though every single one of those pieces can be found online with a simple Google search. What game is this? And who are you trying to hide the photos from? The gallery isnt even that busy for the old excuse of it slows down traffic in the gallery. Many travelers want to take photos to remember their own individual experiences. And at $20 or whatever for a small gallery, guests do not need the disrespect of someone in a uniform waiving their hands and screaming at them no photos. Evolve, as 99% of museums and galleries have evolved over the last 5 years.
It has a nice collection. The ratio between price and collection size makes it expensive.There are another museums in the city which are several times bigger than this, and the price is just a few dollars above this one.The staff is rude, they are looking at the visitor in inquisotory way. I have been whitness of three different situation where the staff was acting bad and treathing to the visitors rough.
A little gem of a museum among the giants of Museum Mile, Neue Galerie provides a welcome respite from the surrounding tourist magnets of the Met and the Guggenheim. Housed in a lovely converted mansion on Fifth Avenue, it is a small museum, and its collection is pretty much limited to one time and place: early 20th century Austria. But it is a must-see for lovers of Gustav Klimt (his famed Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer is the star attraction here), Egon Schiele, and the Vienna Werkstatte school. There is a small bookstore, and a design shop with some beautiful replicas of pieces from the period. The cafes will take you back to Gilded Age Vienna, with a restful ambiance and outstanding coffee and pastries, as well as more substantial fare. Recommended.
Be warned - they will even through your empty water bottle away. Such is the level of security. I had coffee in a flask and that waspoured out. Then they cant even give you a sensible reason for disallowing photography. I enjoyed the building, the art, the audio guide, though more content wiukd be appreciated too. I had a tummy cake in the cafe but with all the extra costs that too was pricey at $12.
Nice and well done museum. As an Austrian it is not that impressive compared to museums in vienna but it gives a solid and a little cliche overview of early 20th and late 19th painting art in Austria and Germany. Love the cafe, great coffee
Perfect bite-size art museum (2 exhibits of German-Austrian art, think Klimt +1) on 5th Ave in a lovely mansion. A meal or pastry in ground-level Cafe Sabarsky is a trip to Vienna. One of my favorite museums for art, mansion, and food in just a few hours.
In no museum that I ever visited have I experienced that kids were refused. The neue Galerie apparently only cares about displaying their wares to adults. How did adults learn to appreciate art? By being exposed to it as kids.
I feel bad for all the amazing artists whos work wound up in this place. Simply put, its stodgy. You cant walk around with your jacket slung over your arm. Security will watch you the entire time youre in a gallery, ready to pounce. Not at all a comfortable enviornment to view art in.
This is a real treasure. The current exhibit of 1930s Austrian and German impressionists is powerful and raises important issues about expression, intellectualism of society and the grip of intolerance masked by political extremism. Museum also has a permanent collection which features among others great work by Klee.
Permanent collection and exhibits are top notch. Well worth the visit. Arrive just before 9am (cafe opening time) and avoid lines to the cafe. Highly recommend this museum.
Small but representative museum for turn-of-the-century German and Austrian art and design. The current exhibition on Klimt and Schiele celebrates an important year--the centennary of both deaths. The Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer (or Woman in Gold) is the star but the Schiele drawings now on display should not be missed. Tickets, as in most museums, are expensive, and the space is rather posh.
The Klimt exhibit was amazing. The space is intimate and inviting after spending time in the larger museums. Staff seemed annoyed when we asked questions, however.
Between the $20 admission and the strict entry rules this was not my best NYC museum experience. Even though we were checking our bags, we were forced to throw out our new bottles of water that were inside before entering. The top floor gallery was interesting and I certainly enjoyed seeing the history behind the artists work as well as its evolution. The main floor featured several artists whose figure studies seemed overly chauvinistic and childish.
A lovely gallery with interesting exhibits. And the famous Woman in Gold (Klimt ) holds court in the permanent collection. Dont miss the cafe with its great food and wonderful desserts.
Fascinating small museum. Love the Klimt masterpiece of Adele Bloch-Bauer. Be sure to check out their superb bookshop. I found many unusual, excellent books there.
Woman in Gold by Gustav Klimt was on my bucket list for a long time and this time it happened. I was enthralled by the artistic brilliance of Klimt and the Neue Galeria has made it special with a live cellist performance Yi Qun Xu, She was excellent and piece she played was phenomenal. It was perfect for me to enjoy the elegance of the Gallery. My sincere gratitude to all the staff and everyone associated to Neue Galeria.
Undergoing refurbishment when we visited this time but still a pleasure. The klimpt paintings are a sumptuous feast for the eyes so somehow replete with gold and yet a tasteful icon of modern art. The kiss is at once tender and hedonistic. Sexual yet pure.
Great Vienna piano spot. Amazing coffee and deserts. Recommend.
Visited this gallery for the first time on September 3, 2016. Beautiful gallery in what must have been someones home back in the day. The Woman in Gold is stunning, and the docents are very attentive. Additionally, the cafe on the first floor---awesome. I ordered crepes and a latte--some of the best food Ive ever had in NY.
Went to see the Gustav Klimts portraits of Adele Bloch-Bauer. (Klimt and the Women of Vienna’s Golden Age, 1900–1918) An amazing exhibit, and the building itself is absolutely beautiful as well.
Great collection from Austria and Germany. Finally get to see one of the most famous painting by Klimt. It was amazing. No cameras in the gallery.
Despite the nice bit not amazing collection, security it’s hard and enforce with harshness a strict no photos policy (that is nonsense in our digital era).You can’t even check your phone that immediately a guard will shout you “no picture”It seems they did not understand that visitors are customers and customers pay their salaries.Overall a very little collection with just few pieces really worn the 20$ requested at the entrance.I wouldn’t go back.
Total reviews rating 4.5
199 Reviews for Neue Galerie New York 2023:
Review №1
2022-01-07As a big fan of Gustav Klimt I am very inspired and touched at this exhibition. His works are stunning! Other collections are also very interesting, very worth visiting if you’re into German expressionism, Dada…they also have nice collection of Kokoschka and Kandinsky. Beautiful place to spend an artistic afternoon!
Review №2
2022-04-19I cannot rave about the Neue Galarie enough! I was so pleased with my experience at this museum. The art is phenomenal, the building is breathtaking, the bookshop and cafe (two truly important and overlooked parts of the museum experience) are both excellent. It is so clear how much thought and effort were given to the details of every aspect of this museum and I believe it shows in the quality of experience. I can confidently say that this is my favorite NYC museum experience yet!The third floor exhibit is currently closed and because of that they have implemented a reduced rate, which as a student and someone who frequently goes to museums, i greatly appreciate. It was such a demonstration of an establishment that seeks to stay true to its mission and be considerate towards its visitors. Such a stark difference when compared to museums such as the Whitney which charges $18 (student price) for two half curated floors, are packed with tourists and inconsiderate towards visitors of the museum. While my ticket originally wouldve been $12, it was reduced to half and I only paid $6, which more than compensated for the disappointment of the third floor being closed (which they are also very good about disclosing upon entry and on the website. Tickets are also not advanced reservation right now and I went midday on a Saturday and was still able to get in without a wait.The exhibits themselves are so well curated and organized and the informational plaques are interesting and easy to read. The second floor did not take long to get through and the collection was magnificent. The room full if drawings was beautiful and the center room filled with Gustav Klimts work was incredible. The Neue Museum has also given me a newfound appreciation for Austrian art beyond Gustav Klimt, particularly that of Egon Schiele and Oskar Kokoschka.The bookstore is so cute and cozy, I bought some high quality post cards that were well priced for the quality and I loved that the bookstore included books that elaborated on the art while also including books that were not directly connected. There is also a very small and cute design shop. The cafe is also so worthwhile!I did not take photos of the art because there were signs stating not to but I included the Klimt print intended for photos that was downstairs and photos of the bookstore.
Review №3
2021-09-20Just beautiful If you love Klimt, please visit.We cant take pictures, but theres a replica of Adele in the underground hall where you can take pictures🙂
Review №4
2021-10-04Great museum with artworks and amazing objects of art created from the late 1800s through the first half of the 29th century. Most of the galleries were closed today due to new installations but still totally worthwhile. And dont miss the on-site Viennese style cafe/restaurant.
Review №5
2022-03-30Went on a Monday. Paid at my choice. This is a must-see (worldwide) Gallerie/Museum in NYC. Study the history of Adele and Gustav. You will experience the sensual pursuit of Loving art, dangerous political times, and an intemperate virus.
Review №6
2021-08-15The perfect art museum! You’ll 100% get chills and goose bumps right after seeing the Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer.Highly recommend to watch the movie “Woman in Gold” before visiting this place. Know the history behind it!
Review №7
2021-10-17Very nice gallery with a few really great pieces from Gustav Klimt. Between now and early November is pay as you wish basis given only Klimt pieces are out and the rest of the building is closed to prepare a special exhibition later
Review №8
2022-02-28Great small museum in a beautiful building. The exhibits are located on two rather small floors, but they are packed with beautiful artwork and furniture. We took our time going through each room but still finished the entire museum rather quickly. There is a café/restaurant located on the first floor that was very busy and apparently serves good food and drinks. Worth a visit if you have already visited New Yorks larger museums and/or are looking for early 20th Century German/Austrian artwork.
Review №9
2022-02-18Must see in NYC? Probably not. $25 for a gallery that you can be done with in less than an hour (and I walk slow) hardly seems to be worth it. The high price is matched with a lack of hospitality from the employees. There are so many rules here: you have to book online or youre denied entry, no pictures, carry your bag in your hand, and the most ridiculous one Ive heard yet - either wear your coat or tie is around your waist. How does one tie a chunky winter coat around their waist?.quite a mystery. So people were just sweating it out instead (obviously no option to coat check).All this for the woman in gold? Its a remarkable piece. But watch the movie instead. Its $5 to stream.
Review №10
2022-01-22Great museum to spend the afternoon. Most of the exhibits are free. Make sure you reserve your spot online. When we arrived, there was a long line but we just walked right to the front of the line where the lady scanned us in.