The Frick Collection reopens today after five years! 🖼️✨

Joining the hype! 🎉 The Frick Collection is a famous art museum in New York 🗽, part of The Museum Mile on the Upper East Side. 🏙️ The building was once the home of industrialist Henry Clay Frick (1849–1919), and the collection comes from his private holdings. 🖌️ Known for its masterful oil paintings and stunning European decorative arts, it’s a must-visit! 🎨💎 But from 2020 to 2025, it was closed for renovations—and I was lucky enough to visit on reopening day (4/17)! 🍀 The line on opening day was insanely long (see last two pics 📸👀), but I actually had a class that brought us here, so we reserved tickets a month in advance—no waiting for me! 🎟️🚶‍♀️💨 Not sure if the security staff were extra strict because it was their first day, but wow, they were intense! 👮‍♂️🚫 No holding any clothing, no getting close to any art or furniture, and I even saw a classmate get warned for standing slightly near a glass window (just looking outside! 🪟😳). Super uncomfortable vibe. 📵 They also strictly enforced the no-photo rule, so all my pics are from outside the building + the reception area before entering the collection. 📷🚧 The interior is absolutely dazzling—opulent, intricate, and elegant, screaming "luxury" at every turn. 💰✨ But as someone who frequents museums, one thing confused me: none of the artworks had labels. 🖼️❓ Not even basic info like title/artist/date/medium—just a 3-digit code you had to look up on your phone via their website. 📱🔍 Maybe it’s to avoid wall labels ruining the aesthetic? But it feels less educational and more like a tourist attraction than a museum. 🤔🏷️ Lastly! NYU students get in for FREE 🎓🆒, so once the crowds die down, it’s perfect for a little art-filled outing. 👩‍🎨🌆 #nyu #newyorkuniversity #classicmeetsinnovation #artexhibition #forthecultured #newyorktravel #newyorklife #museum #exhibition