Wave Hill is a garden estate on a bluff over the Hudson, and Glyndor Gallery sits inside a house at the top of it, which means you get contemporary sound art with the Palisades framed in the window. Nevarez and Tevere use radio, raised listening platforms and archival recordings to link the Bronx to the desert. If you want a gallery visit that comes with a two-hour walk, this is it.
What to expect
You enter through Wave Hill's grounds, walk uphill past the pergola and flower garden, and reach Glyndor House. Inside are archival prints, working radios and a raised seating platform built for listening rather than glancing. Most visitors spend far longer outside in the gardens than in the gallery itself.
Good to know
- Take Metro-North to Riverdale or the 1 train to 242nd St, then the Wave Hill shuttle
- Check the visit page for the weekly no-charge day before you plan the trip
- The grounds are hilly; the gallery house itself is reached by paths and steps
- Bring a layer for the Hudson wind on the overlook
- Autumn foliage on the bluff is the real draw alongside the show
- Cafe on site, but bring water for the walk from the gate
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Common questions
Where exactly is the exhibition?
In Glyndor Gallery, the house gallery inside the Wave Hill grounds in Riverdale, the Bronx.
Is the gallery included with garden entry?
Yes, the exhibition is free with admission to the grounds.
How do I get there without a car?
Metro-North to Riverdale or the 1 train to 242nd St, with a free Wave Hill shuttle running from both.
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