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Vermeer, Rembrandt and Holbein in Henry Clay Frick's Fifth Avenue mansion after dark, with live music in the Garden Court — free.
The Frick's renovated Gilded Age mansion holds some of the most famous Old Masters in the city, from Vermeer to Rembrandt to Holbein, and one Friday evening a month it all opens for free. Gallery talks run through the evening, live music fills the Garden Court and you can grab a drink or a bite. If the regular ticket has kept you away, this is the evening to finally walk those rooms.
What to expect
Arrive near 5:30pm if you are relying on walk-up entry, because advance registration for October 2 is closed and only limited walk-up tickets will be available. Once inside, start with the Christian Cail Jazz Trio in the Garden Court, then use the 6–8pm drop-in drawing session as a flexible anchor. Save a gallery talk for a focused look at Rembrandt's Polish Rider or the mansion's transformation into the Frick Collection.
Good to know
- Admission is free, but advance registration is closed and only limited walk-up tickets will be available at the door.
- Only children ages 10 and older are admitted.
- The drop-in drawing session provides all art materials.
- Assistive listening devices are listed for the event.
Common questions
Is Louis Vuitton First Fridays free?
Yes. Admission is free, but advance registration for October 2 is closed.
Can I still attend without a reservation?
Possibly. The Frick says limited walk-up tickets will be available at the door.
What are the hours?
The October event runs Friday, October 2, from 5:30 to 9pm.
Can young children attend?
No. The Frick admits only children ages 10 and older.
What is happening during the evening?
The program includes the Christian Cail Jazz Trio, drop-in drawing, and gallery talks about Rembrandt's Polish Rider and the Frick mansion.