Rest Easy, Art Lovers, the Frick Collection’s Renovation Hasn’t Spoiled the Views

The Frick Collection is set to re-open on April 17 after having had its doors shut for some five years, and it’s time for a collective sigh of relief.

Joseph Coscia Jr.
Medals Room, the Frick Collection. Joseph Coscia Jr.

The Frick Collection has long had a policy of not allowing children under the age of 10 onto the premises. After having attended a preview for the “renovation and enhancement” of the Manhattan museum’s 70th Street location, I would add an additional stipulation: Klutzes should suffer a similar banishment — at least, from the portico gallery. 

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