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 artist-focused spaces, including work by Louise Bourgeois, Agnes Martin, Donald Judd, Richard Serra, Andy Warhol, and more. Open Friday–Monday, 10 am–5 pm.
Take the Metro-North from Grand Central to the Beacon station, about 90 minutes. From the station, walk 7 minutes or take the Beacon Free Loop Bus (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, about 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–Saturday.
Dia Beacon is open 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 away (an 8–10 minute walk).
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Dia Beacon offers family-friendly programs; Play Sets and Saturday Studio are 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 and Lawrence Weiner's CADMIUM & MUD & TITANIUM & LEAD & FERROUS OXIDE & SO ON . . . are offered at 9:30 am on all days of operation.
Hudson Valley residents receive free admission on the last Sunday of each month.
