The Frick Collection

This impressive Manhattan mansion belonged to industrialist Henry Clay Frick back during the Gilded Age. Now it’s a museum and home to Frick’s incredible art collection.

If you want to know how much money Frick had, check out the names of the artists displayed on his walls: Whistler, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Goya, and many others. Now you can take a virtual tour of the incredible building and view the breathtaking art collection. The landing page takes you to an interactive map of the mansion.

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Click the drop-down menu to switch floors.

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Click on the room you want to view.

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You’ll be taken to the room.

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Navigate by moving your mouse or using the controls at the bottom of the screen.

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Click the play button at the bottom left for narration.

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To learn more about an artwork, click on it.

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You’ll see a detailed description

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Many also offer audio descriptions.

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It’s a wonderful way to explore art and architecture without leaving home.

Click this link to check it out: https://www.frick.org/visit/virtual_tour

 

 

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