DIA Museum & Beacon, NY Day Trip

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  • 06/22/2025
    8:55 am - 4:00 pm

Experience One of the Coolest Museums and Towns in New York!

Join a small group of New York Social Network members for a fantastic day out of the city to explore the DIA Museum in Beacon and discover the charming town of Beacon, NY—filled with hip cafes, artsy shops, and scenic views.


🗓️ How It Works:

  • Departure: Take the 8:55 AM train from Grand Central or drive and meet us at the museum by 10:27 AM.

  • Meet-Up: Your host will greet you at the museum and organize the group entry.

  • Café Stop: We’ll start our day at the on-site café for a quick snack or coffee.

  • Museum Exploration: Spend approximately 2 hours exploring stunning large-scale modern and contemporary art installations.

  • Beacon Walk: Head to Main Street together to browse unique shops, galleries, and eateries.

  • Flexible Return: Stay in town as long as you like. Trains back to NYC run every hour.


🎟️ Cost:

  • General Members: $50

  • Lifetime VIP Members: $45
    ✅ Includes museum admission and host expenses
    🚫 Does NOT include train fare, food, or additional purchases.


🖼️ About DIA Beacon:

Housed in a former Nabisco box-printing factory, DIA Beacon is home to iconic installations from the 1960s to the present.
Enjoy immersive experiences like:

  • Andy Warhol’s Shadows spanning 350 feet

  • Dan Flavin’s fluorescent light works

  • Richard Serra’s monumental Torqued Ellipses

  • Michael Heizer’s North, East, South, West

  • Light-filled galleries featuring Agnes Martin, On Kawara, Blinky Palermo, and more


👟 Dress Code:

  • Casual attire

  • Comfortable shoes recommended

  • Weather-appropriate clothing if planning to walk around town


👤 Who Should Join?

  • Ages 21+

  • Solo participants welcome! Most guests attend alone—it’s a friendly, easy way to meet others.


ℹ️ Questions?

📧 Email: dave@newyorksocialnetwork.com
📞 Call: 212.873.2256 (Mon–Fri, 10 AM–4 PM)

📌 Nonrefundable unless canceled by the organizer.

 

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