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Dia Beacon
A Factory Filled with Daylight
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Dia Beacon brings contemporary art into a former Nabisco box-printing factory on the Hudson River. Opened in 2003, the museum uses the building’s broad industrial spaces and skylights as part of the setting for art from the 1960s onward. The architecture gives visitors another subject to notice alongside the works on view.
Fun facts
- The factory building dates to 1929.
- Robert Irwin conceived the museum’s master plan and surrounding gardens.
Before you go
Review current exhibitions before choosing particular works to visit; installations can change. Check photography rules before planning gallery images.
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Compose around daylight, repeating columns, and industrial scale.
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A former box-printing factory now gives contemporary art room to breathe. At Dia Beacon, skylights and industrial proportions help shape the gallery experience. Save this Beacon stop for a visit focused on art and architecture.
What draws your eye first: the artwork or the space around it?
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