Dia:Beacon, Riggio Galleries, 2002. Photo: Michael Govan. © Dia Art Foundation.
Dia:Beacon
Dia:Beacon presents Dia Art Foundation’s collection from the 1960’s to the present as well as special exhibitions, new commissions, and public and education programs.
Visitor Information
Directions
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+ By Train
Dia:Beacon is located adjacent to the Beacon train station, which is served by Metro-North Railroad trains from Grand Central Terminal and Poughkeepsie. Trains run hourly in either direction during museum operating hours. For train information, visit www.mta.info or call 212.532.4900. For train travel from north of Poughkeepsie, take an Amtrak train to Poughkeepsie and transfer to a Metro-North train. Beacon is the second stop.
Purchase Metro-North’s One-Day Getaway Package and save! Visit any Metro-North ticket office or full-service ticket vending machine (except Beacon station) to receive discount round-trip rail fare from your boarding station, plus discount admission to Dia:Beacon (adults, $8; seniors, students, and children 12-18, $6; children 11 and under, free).
Click here for a map of Dia:Beacon showing the museum, the train station, and George Trakas's Site Beacon Point.
+ By CarPurchase Metro-North’s One-Day Getaway Package and save! Visit any Metro-North ticket office or full-service ticket vending machine (except Beacon station) to receive discount round-trip rail fare from your boarding station, plus discount admission to Dia:Beacon (adults, $8; seniors, students, and children 12-18, $6; children 11 and under, free).
Click here for a map of Dia:Beacon showing the museum, the train station, and George Trakas's Site Beacon Point.
from New York City
Take Upper Level of George Washington Bridge New Jersey bound. Take first right off Bridge to Palisades Parkway North. Take Palisades Parkway North to end. At rotary, take 6 East/202 across Bear Mountain Bridge. Take the first left onto Route 9D North. Continue 16.5 miles north on 9D into the city of Beacon. At the fourth traffic light in Beacon (just past Beacon City Hall), make a left turn onto Beekman Street. Continue on Beekman Street .5 miles. Dia:Beacon's entrance is on the right, marked by a gray sign.(Travel time: approximately 80 minutes.)
from New Jersey and points South (and by bus from New York City)
Take the Garden State Parkway North until it merges with the New York State Throughway 87/287. Take I-87 North to Exit 17, I-84. Follow local signs to I-84 East and continue on I-84 East across Newburgh-Beacon Bridge. Immediately after the toll booths, take exit 11. Turn right at the top of the ramp onto Route 9D south. Turn right at the second light - Beekman Street. Continue on Beekman Street .5 miles. Dia:Beacon's entrance is on the right, marked by a gray sign
from Westchester and points Southeast
Take either 287 West until it merges with I-87 and continue to Exit 9, Route 9. Travel north on Route 9 to Fishkill. Take I-84 West two exits to Exit 11: Route 9D. Make a left turn onto Route 9D South. After traveling approximately one mile, make a right turn onto Beekman Street. Continue on Beekman Street .5 miles. Dia:Beacon's entrance is on the right, marked by a gray sign.
or
Take 287 West to Exit 9A, Route 684 and proceed on 684 to Exit 9W, I-84 West. Take I-84 West to Exit 11: Route 9D. Make a left turn onto Route 9D South. After traveling approximately one mile, make a right turn onto Beekman Street. Continue on Beekman Street .5 miles. Dia:Beacon's entrance is on the right, marked by a gray sign.
from points North:
Take I-87 South to Exit 17, I-84. Follow local signs to I-84 East and continue on I-84 East across Newburgh-Beacon Bridge. Immediately after the toll booths, take exit 11. Turn right at the top of the ramp onto Route 9D south. Turn right at the second light - Beekman Street. Continue on Beekman Street .5 miles. Dia:Beacon's entrance is on the right, marked by a gray sign.
from points West:
Take I-87 South to Exit 17, I-84. Take I-84 East across the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge. Immediately after the toll booths, take exit 11. Turn right at the top of the ramp onto Route 9D south. Turn right at the second light - Beekman Street. Continue on Beekman Street .5 miles. Dia:Beacon's entrance is on the right, marked by a gray sign
Take Upper Level of George Washington Bridge New Jersey bound. Take first right off Bridge to Palisades Parkway North. Take Palisades Parkway North to end. At rotary, take 6 East/202 across Bear Mountain Bridge. Take the first left onto Route 9D North. Continue 16.5 miles north on 9D into the city of Beacon. At the fourth traffic light in Beacon (just past Beacon City Hall), make a left turn onto Beekman Street. Continue on Beekman Street .5 miles. Dia:Beacon's entrance is on the right, marked by a gray sign.(Travel time: approximately 80 minutes.)
from New Jersey and points South (and by bus from New York City)
Take the Garden State Parkway North until it merges with the New York State Throughway 87/287. Take I-87 North to Exit 17, I-84. Follow local signs to I-84 East and continue on I-84 East across Newburgh-Beacon Bridge. Immediately after the toll booths, take exit 11. Turn right at the top of the ramp onto Route 9D south. Turn right at the second light - Beekman Street. Continue on Beekman Street .5 miles. Dia:Beacon's entrance is on the right, marked by a gray sign
from Westchester and points Southeast
Take either 287 West until it merges with I-87 and continue to Exit 9, Route 9. Travel north on Route 9 to Fishkill. Take I-84 West two exits to Exit 11: Route 9D. Make a left turn onto Route 9D South. After traveling approximately one mile, make a right turn onto Beekman Street. Continue on Beekman Street .5 miles. Dia:Beacon's entrance is on the right, marked by a gray sign.
or
Take 287 West to Exit 9A, Route 684 and proceed on 684 to Exit 9W, I-84 West. Take I-84 West to Exit 11: Route 9D. Make a left turn onto Route 9D South. After traveling approximately one mile, make a right turn onto Beekman Street. Continue on Beekman Street .5 miles. Dia:Beacon's entrance is on the right, marked by a gray sign.
from points North:
Take I-87 South to Exit 17, I-84. Follow local signs to I-84 East and continue on I-84 East across Newburgh-Beacon Bridge. Immediately after the toll booths, take exit 11. Turn right at the top of the ramp onto Route 9D south. Turn right at the second light - Beekman Street. Continue on Beekman Street .5 miles. Dia:Beacon's entrance is on the right, marked by a gray sign.
from points West:
Take I-87 South to Exit 17, I-84. Take I-84 East across the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge. Immediately after the toll booths, take exit 11. Turn right at the top of the ramp onto Route 9D south. Turn right at the second light - Beekman Street. Continue on Beekman Street .5 miles. Dia:Beacon's entrance is on the right, marked by a gray sign
Hours and Admission
The Dia:Beacon galleries are lit almost entirely by natural light, and museum hours vary seasonally.
January–March
Friday–Monday 11 am–4 pm
April–October
Thursday–Monday 11 am–6 pm
November–December
Thursday–Monday 11 am–4 pm
Dia:Beacon is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays year-round, and Thursdays in January, February, and March.
Dia:Beacon will be closed on Sunday, May 19, 2013 for the Dia:Beacon Spring Benefit, and is also closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
$12 general; $10 seniors; $8 students; free for Dia members and children under 12
Free admission on Saturdays and Sundays for City of Beacon residents is made possible by Lyn and John Fischbach in honor of Pete Seeger.
Reduced admission and discounted Metro-North train fare with purchase of a One-Day getaway.
Free admission for Columbia, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Ulster, and Westchester County residents on twice-annual Community Free Days.
January–March
Friday–Monday 11 am–4 pm
April–October
Thursday–Monday 11 am–6 pm
November–December
Thursday–Monday 11 am–4 pm
Dia:Beacon is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays year-round, and Thursdays in January, February, and March.
Dia:Beacon will be closed on Sunday, May 19, 2013 for the Dia:Beacon Spring Benefit, and is also closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
$12 general; $10 seniors; $8 students; free for Dia members and children under 12
Free admission on Saturdays and Sundays for City of Beacon residents is made possible by Lyn and John Fischbach in honor of Pete Seeger.
Reduced admission and discounted Metro-North train fare with purchase of a One-Day getaway.
Free admission for Columbia, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Ulster, and Westchester County residents on twice-annual Community Free Days.
Floor Plan
Bookshop and Café
The Dia:Beacon Bookshop and Homespun Dia:Beacon are open from 10:30 am until close on days Dia:Beacon is open. The Bookshop carries over 6,000 titles, including Dia publications; artists’ monographs; exhibition catalogues; publications on architecture, design, and writing; children’s books; regional titles; and periodicals. For more information, please go to diabooks.org.
The cafe, under new management by Homespun Foods from Main Street in Beacon, is now called Homespun Dia:Beacon. It features homemade soups, creative salads, and hearty sandwiches as well as a selection of handcrafted desserts.
Located adjacent to the Bookshop / admissions, Homespun Dia:Beacon is a welcoming and comfortable environment for visitors to engage in intimate conversation while enjoying light fare or a refreshing beverage. Box lunches are available for groups and must be ordered in advance by contacting café management at amandagarufi@homespunfoods.com.
Admission is not required for entry to Dia:Beacon bookshop and Homespun Dia:Beacon.
Dia members receive a 10% discount at Dia:Beacon bookshop and Homespun Dia:Beacon.
The cafe, under new management by Homespun Foods from Main Street in Beacon, is now called Homespun Dia:Beacon. It features homemade soups, creative salads, and hearty sandwiches as well as a selection of handcrafted desserts.
Located adjacent to the Bookshop / admissions, Homespun Dia:Beacon is a welcoming and comfortable environment for visitors to engage in intimate conversation while enjoying light fare or a refreshing beverage. Box lunches are available for groups and must be ordered in advance by contacting café management at amandagarufi@homespunfoods.com.
Admission is not required for entry to Dia:Beacon bookshop and Homespun Dia:Beacon.
Dia members receive a 10% discount at Dia:Beacon bookshop and Homespun Dia:Beacon.
Museum Policies
+ Coat and Bag Check
Please leave large bags/purses at home.
Visitors are required to check all backpacks, packages & open parcels, umbrellas, and bags/purses larger than 11 x 14 x 6 inches. Coatroom facilities are free of charge.
+ Children and Strollers Visitors are required to check all backpacks, packages & open parcels, umbrellas, and bags/purses larger than 11 x 14 x 6 inches. Coatroom facilities are free of charge.
Children Must Be Supervised
Children under the age of 12 must be supervised and accompanied by an adult at all times.
Strollers
Strollers are permitted inside the museum. Backpack and framed baby back carriers are not permitted.
+ Special Access and Service AnimalsChildren under the age of 12 must be supervised and accompanied by an adult at all times.
Strollers
Strollers are permitted inside the museum. Backpack and framed baby back carriers are not permitted.
Dia:Beacon has accessible parking, galleries, and bathrooms, as well as access by elevator to all levels.
Wheelchairs are available for visitor use at Dia:Beacon. Reservations are not required.
Only working assistance and guide animals are permitted at Dia:Beacon. Pets are not allowed.
+ Photography and RecordingWheelchairs are available for visitor use at Dia:Beacon. Reservations are not required.
Only working assistance and guide animals are permitted at Dia:Beacon. Pets are not allowed.
Photography, video, and the use of other recording devices are not permitted in the galleries.
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