DIA BEACON | Museum
Beacon, NY - United States
ADDRESS:
3 Beekman St, Beacon, NY 12508
ACCESS:
General: $25 | Senior: $18 | Student: $12 | Child(5+): $5 | Under 5: FREE
HOURS:
Friday - Monday
10am - 5pm
DISCRIPTION:
Dia Beacon, located in Beacon, New York, is a contemporary art museum housed in a converted Nabisco factory along the Hudson River. Opened in 2003, it is known for its vast, naturally lit galleries designed to showcase large-scale installations and minimalist works. The museum focuses on art from the 1960s to the present, featuring influential artists such as Dan Flavin, Richard Serra, and Agnes Martin. With its industrial architecture and serene setting, Dia Beacon provides a contemplative space for experiencing art. The museum also offers educational programs and seasonal exhibitions, making it a key cultural destination in the Hudson Valley.
NOTES:
Dia is one of the best museums for large scale works in the US. Space is in abundance in this museum and each work is given room to breath. This gives each work a feeling of significance and power rarely experienced in a museum. About half of the gallery spaces are reserved for permanent pieces of the collection including works by Heizer, Serra, Smithson, Bourgeois, among others. This may be my most recommended museum.
