Explore iconic architecture and world-class art for FREE! The historic Breuer Building opens as Sotheby's new global headquarters with free public exhibitions.
This landmark Madison Avenue building, previously home to The Whitney Museum, The Met Breuer, and The Frick Collection, now welcomes visitors to experience rotating exhibitions of Modern and Contemporary art.
🏛️ About The Breuer Building:
• Designed by legendary architect Marcel Breuer
• Opened 1966 as Whitney Museum of American Art
• Brutalist architectural masterpiece
• Madison Avenue landmark
• Now Sotheby's global headquarters
• Free and open to the public
🎨 What's On View:
• Blockbuster Modern & Contemporary art exhibitions
• Rotating displays from Sotheby's collections
• Works by internationally renowned artists
• Curated selections from upcoming auctions
• Museum-quality presentations
• Educational programming
✨ Current Exhibitions:
• Modern and Contemporary art highlights
• Special exhibitions tied to major auctions
• Installations and sculptures
• Paintings, photography, and more
• Changing displays throughout the year
• Check website for current shows
🎟️ Admission:
• Completely FREE to the public
• No tickets or reservations required
• Open to all ages
• Self-guided viewing
• Gallery attendants available
• Educational materials provided
🏢 Visitor Experience:
• Multiple gallery spaces
• Iconic Breuer architecture
• Natural light-filled spaces
• Comfortable viewing environment
• Accessible facilities
• Photography permitted (check gallery rules)
📚 Why Visit:
• Experience world-renowned architecture
• View museum-quality artworks for free
• See pieces from upcoming Sotheby's auctions
• Educational opportunity
• Cultural experience on Museum Mile
• Perfect for art lovers and architecture enthusiasts
📍 Location:
945 Madison Avenue (at 75th Street)
• Upper East Side, Museum Mile
• Near multiple museums:
- The Met (5 blocks)
- Guggenheim (10 blocks)
- Neue Galerie (across the street)
- Frick Madison (nearby)
• Subway: 6 train to 77th St
⏰ Hours:
• Check Sotheby's website for current hours
• Typically open Tue-Sun
• Extended hours during special exhibitions
• Closed major holidays
🎭 Nearby Cultural Attractions:
• The Metropolitan Museum of Art
• Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
• Neue Galerie New York
• Frick Madison
• Central Park (2 blocks)
• Perfect for Museum Mile walking tour
💡 Insider Tips:
• Combine with visits to nearby museums
• Less crowded than major museums
• Architectural tour of the building itself
• Check for special events and lectures
• Great for a quick culture fix
• Beautiful building worth seeing alone
📸 Photography:
• Generally permitted
• No flash
• Respect artwork and other visitors
• Share with #BreuerBuilding #SothebysNYC
🎓 Educational Programs:
• Gallery talks
• Lectures on art and collecting
• Behind-the-scenes insights
• Special programming throughout the year
The Breuer Building's new chapter combines iconic modernist architecture with world-class art exhibitions - all free to the public. Whether you're an art collector, architecture buff, or simply curious, this is a must-visit cultural destination on the Upper East Side!
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