Larry Bell, Duo Nesting Boxes (detail), 2021. Photo: Don Stahl
Dia Beacon is the perfect warm-weather escape from the city. Housed in a nearly 300,000-square-foot former Nabisco factory on the Hudson River, 34,000-square-feet of skylights flood the galleries with natural light. The museum features dedicated spaces for artists, Richard Serra, Andy Warhol, Louise Bourgeois, Dan Flavin, Donald Judd and more. Open Friday—Monday, 10 am—5 pm.
Take the Metro-North from Grand Central to Beacon station, ~90 min. Dia Beacon is a 7 min walk from the station or take the Beacon Free Loop Bus that runs Monday—Saturday.
Enjoy the Dia Beacon Cafe and explore the Shop.
The town of Beacon has many restaurants and shops. Combine your visit with a Hudson River waterfront walk, or a hike at Breakneck Ridge.
Join today for free admission, bookshop discounts, invitations to special events, and more. The cost of your ticket may be applied toward a membership.
Take the Metro-North from Grand Central to Beacon, less than 90 minutes from New York City. Dia Beacon is an 8–10 minute walk from the Metro-North Beacon Station. Also, the Beacon Free Loop bus runs Monday through Saturday.
Friday—Monday, 10 am—5 pm. Hours change seasonally. Please arrive before 4:30 pm for admission.
Most visitors spend 2–3 hours exploring the galleries.
Dia Beacon has limited on-site parking. On busy weekends and holidays, drivers may be asked to park at the Metro-North Beacon Station, located 1/2 mile (approximately an 8–10 minute walk) away.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Dia Beacon offers family-friendly programs Play Sets and Saturday Studio, suitable for children ages five and up.
Dia Beacon provides public tours every Saturday and Sunday at 12 pm and 1:30 pm. Tours are free with admission; no reservation required. Guided walk-throughs of Michael Heizer's North, East, South, West (1967/2002) and Lawrence Weiner, CADMIUM & MUD & TITANIUM & LEAD & FERROUS OXIDE & SO ON . . . occur before the museum opens on all days of operation.
Hudson Valley residents receive free admission on the last Sunday of each month.
