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Museum · Beacon, New York
Dia Beacon
Contemporary art museum in a 1929 cookie-box factory on the Hudson, with large-scale works by Richard Serra, Dan Flavin, Andy Warhol, Agnes Martin and Louise Bourgeois.
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About Dia Beacon
Dia Beacon opened in 2003 in a former factory where the National Biscuit Company printed and assembled boxes, built in 1929 on the Hudson. The brick building is mostly single-story, about 15,000 m², with sawtooth skylights that fill the galleries with natural light.
The museum is run by the Dia Art Foundation and focuses on artists from the 1960s onward, often dedicating entire rooms to each artist. Richard Serra’s Torqued Ellipses, large curved steel plates, can be walked through from the inside. There are Dan Flavin fluorescent light installations, Andy Warhol’s Shadows series, Agnes Martin’s paintings and Louise Bourgeois’s spiders.
On the concrete floor, Michael Heizer’s works are large geometric holes excavated into the ground, and other galleries show works by Sol LeWitt, Donald Judd and Gerhard Richter. The expansive, quiet space is part of the experience.
The grounds include a garden designed by an artist and abut a riverside park, a few minutes’ walk from the train station.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Two to three hours.
Best time
On sunny days, when the skylight light fills the galleries, preferably on weekdays. The museum is closed on some weekdays; check the schedule.
How to get there
It’s on Beekman Street, about a 5-minute walk from Beacon station. There is parking. Admission is paid; check the current rates.
Tip
Pick up the map at the entrance so you don’t miss smaller rooms, such as those by Agnes Martin and Louise Bourgeois. Allow time to walk through Serra’s sculptures.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Dia Beacon
What happens at Dia Beacon?
Large-scale contemporary art, with galleries dedicated to Richard Serra, Dan Flavin, Andy Warhol, Agnes Martin, Louise Bourgeois and Michael Heizer, among others.
How do you get to Dia Beacon?
By train on the Hudson Line to Beacon station; the museum is about a 5-minute walk away.
How long does a visit to Dia Beacon take?
Two to three hours to go through the galleries at a relaxed pace.