The secret is out! - this is a fabulous place for postmodern Italian art… I and my friends have found a new home from Brooklyn. (lol) we really enjoyed the space. The first thing that one notices is that this architecture is aesthetically, inviting… Though it appears to be just solid concrete… It allows you to immerse yourself within the space, and to take in the art from different angles… We love the aesthetics of the architecture, because it invites you in… it is not a stone- cold edifice. The interior space draws one in, while the floor to ceiling windows draws one out - the natural world abounds, but there is a synergy with the interior space. From my own perspective, The architecture of this museum seemingly reminded me of the Architecture by the Finnish architect, Eero Sarinen (Think of the TWA terminal at JFK, st. Louis arch, or Dulles air terminal in VA/Wash DC). The Permanent collection is incredibly eye– catching; The founders of the Museum are Mavens when it comes to bringing people from many walks of life into this space! It’s not hard to get to ….right outside cold Springs, New York; parking is ample …But get there early… They have a very user-friendly website that will guide you on dates that are available as well as current exhibits. The staff are incredibly friendly and well learned on the artwork on display. The museum also gives you a catalog of the permanent collection that provides you, the identification of the work, the year of creation, brief background of the artist and synopsis of what the work demonstrates from the artist’s perspective (what an amazing delight). We had a high school student amplify to us particular works of art in the permanent collection. We were very thankful and could see that this center of art is also a school of art for the benefit of the community; there is so much to learn and see in this space that it cannot be fully explained here … but… Go there and you’ll see what I mean. They have a beautiful café at the second pavilion, which is a little bit up a hill - but there is a road that will take you up there if you are not able to walk the short steps. The second collection consist of ongoing exhibits, some of The artwork in this collection is also on loan from other collections or other museums. This section of the collection is also home of the Murano glassware collection (circa 1930-1950s), seeing it was Therapeutic. The second art space is smaller, but what makes up for it is the comfortable and enjoyable café; however our favorite part of the visit was the Sardinian donkeys -you have to visit them!!!!! For those of you who love donkeys, think about the movie EO!!!!! This is a beautiful site … Overall, this is a great museum… And a perfect setting… The founders of this museum have done a great thing for the community here… This is a must see!