Dahesh Museum of Art Museum
Museum of 19th–20th century European and American art
Known for a collection of 19th‑ and early‑20th‑century European academic and Orientalist painting and sculpture, the Dahesh Museum's holdings have been exhibited in New York and interest specialists and art‑minded visitors.
Dahesh Museum of Art at a Glance#
Address: Dahesh Museum of Art, 580 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022, United States
Website: https://www.daheshmuseum.org
Hours: Hours vary; check website for current schedule
Admission: Admission: Typically free or by appointment (check website)
About Dahesh Museum of Art#
The Dahesh Museum of Art is a New York City museum and collection focused on 19th- and early 20th-century European academic art, founded by Salim Moussa Achi (Dr. Dahesh).
The museum and foundation were established by Salim Moussa Achi, known as Dr. Dahesh, to house and promote the collection assembled under that name. The institution operated a public gallery in New York in the 1990s and 2000s and has since shifted to managing the collection through loans, travelling shows and research.
The collection is based in New York City and has been exhibited in Manhattan; access to works is primarily through organised exhibitions and loans rather than a continuously open large museum gallery.
- Collection focus: The collection concentrates on 19th- and early 20th-century European academic and salon art, including paintings, drawings and sculpture.
- Access and exhibitions: The museum opened a physical gallery in New York in the 1990s but closed its permanent exhibition space in the late 2000s; the collection is now managed for loans and travelling exhibitions.
How to Get to Dahesh Museum of Art#
Situated on the Upper East Side of Manhattan near 57th-59th Streets; nearest subway lines include the 4/5/6 (Lexington Ave) and N/Q/R/W at 57th St-7th Ave with a moderate walk. Many crosstown buses and taxis serve Madison Avenue. Check the museum website for the latest visitor entry instructions.
Tips for Visiting Dahesh Museum of Art#
- Check the museum's current exhibition schedule-rotating shows and the foundation's holdings change frequently.
- The museum is compact-allow 45-90 minutes to see special exhibitions thoroughly.
- Confirm opening hours before visiting as programming and appointments can affect public access.
Best Time to Visit Dahesh Museum of Art#
Open year-round, but check for exhibition schedules and temporary closures; weekdays typically quieter than weekends.
Weather & Climate near Dahesh Museum of Art#
Dahesh Museum of Art's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1215 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -4° - 4° | -5° | 96 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -3° - 5° | -4° | 78 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 1° - 10° | 1° | 107 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 6° - 15° | 10° | 105 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 11° - 22° | 16° | 112 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 16° - 26° | 21° | 93 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 19° - 29° | 24° | 114 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 19° - 28° | 24° | 109 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 15° - 24° | 20° | 104 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 9° - 18° | 14° | 94 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 4° - 12° | 6° | 107 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -1° - 7° | -1° | 96 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
