Experience one of the coolest museums and towns in New York! The DIA Museum in Beacon presents a collection of larger than life installation art from the 1960s to the present on the site of the converted historic Nabisco factory near the shores of the Hudson River.  Join a small group of NYSN members for an awesome day out of the city as we explore the museum and the town of Beacon which is full of very cool shops and cafes.

How it works:

• Take the 8:55am train from Grand Central or drive to meet the group at the museum at 10:27am.
• Your host will meet you at the museum and arrange for the group to enter.
• We will start out in the café for anyone who needs a snack.
• After about 2 hours of exploration the group will walk over to the main street of Beacon, NY and check out all the cool shops, galleries and cafes.
• You can spend as long or as little time as you would like in town.
• Trains back to NYC run every hour.

Cost:  General members: $45 includes: Museum admission and host expenses only. 

Lifetime VIP members $40

Not Included: Train fare, food, etc.

About DIA Beacon:

Dia Beacon’s expansive spaces are well suited to the needs of large-scale installations, paintings, and sculptures. In keeping with Dia’s history of single-artist, site-related presentations, each gallery was designed specifically for the art it contains. This includes Andy Warhol’s 1978–79 multipart work Shadows, displayed in a single installation measuring approximately 350 linear feet; selections from Dan Flavin’s series of fluorescent light Monuments to V. Tatlin . Richard Serra’s monumental steel sculptures, Torqued Ellipses; and Michael Heizer’s North, East, South, West (1967/2002). The ideal viewing conditions created by reflected north light from more than 34,000 square feet (3,200 m²) of skylights are especially evident in the galleries devoted to the paintings of On Kawara, Agnes Martin, Blinky Palermo, and Robert Ryman.

Can I come alone?  Yes, 98% of those attending this event normally register on their own.

Dress Code: Casual, wear comfortable shoes.  If you plan to explore Beacon, dress for the weather.

Ages: 21+

Questions?  If you want to know how many people are coming, what the ages are likely to be, the gender breakdown or the overall vibe of the event before you register, contact Dave Cervini at dave@newyorksocialnetwork.com or call 212-873-2256.

What if the weather impacts the event?  We will determine if the event will happen about 24 hours prior to the start.  You will be notified as soon as we know.  We usually send updates as well

This event is nonrefundable unless the event is canceled or rescheduled.

By registering for this event you take full responsibilities for your actions and agree to conduct yourself accordingly.