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Dia Chelsea

537 West 22nd Street, New York, New York

A sunny, tree lined street with brick buildings and a concrete sidewalk. Next to the trees, which are about 20 feet tall, a 4 foot tall basalt rock stone stands next to the tree's direct. Three large paned windows break up the brick and show a darkened interior. Only thing visible in the window and door is a yellow neon light, hung at a diagonal on the well. Next to the glass door, letters spell out

Dia Chelsea, New York. Photo: Bill Jacobson Studio, New York

Hours

537 West 22nd Street
New York, New York 

Wednesday–Saturday, 12–6 pm

Dia Chelsea is closed on Sunday–Tuesday, as well as on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.    

The bookshop is open WednesdaySaturday, 126 pm.

Admission

Admission is free.

Become a member today to receive free admission to Dia Beacon, discounts at our bookshops, access to special events, and more.  

Dia may periodically limit admissions to avoid crowding. 

If you are a member of the press, please contact press@diaart.org for more information about visiting.  

To request special accommodations or to ask questions about your visit, please contact 845 231 0811 or tickets@diaart.org. 

We look forward to welcoming you to Dia’s locations and sites! Please review our visitor guidelines before your visit.  

  • Gallery attendants are available to assist you; please respect their guidance.
  • Please keep a safe distance and do not touch the artwork.
  • Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Food and drinks (including water bottles) are not permitted in the galleries.
  • Large bags and backpacks are not permitted in the galleries; a coat rack is available for visitor use, and oversized bags can be left with Visitor Services staff at the check-in desk.
  • Please note certain galleries may be closed or have limited access due to the nature of the work. 
  • Groups of 10 or more should schedule a visit here.

Group visits
Learning at Dia Art Foundation is founded on the idea that art is an active, self-determined experience.

Advance reservations are required for all adult and student groups. To schedule a group visit or guided tour, please visit our group visits page.

Dia Art Foundation strives to provide group tours to educational or other nonprofit groups regardless of means. Please ask for details when making a reservation. 

Public tours
Dia Chelsea provides public tours every second Saturday at 2 pm. Reservations suggested but not required.

  • Photographs and short videos for personal use may be taken at Dia Chelsea, except where otherwise noted.
  • No wedding, event, professional, or commercial photography is allowed at Dia Chelsea or on its property.
  • No filming or flash photography.
  • No professional film or large equipment is allowed. Tripods or extension poles are not permitted.
  • No photography or video in any one space for more than 5 minutes.
  • If you are uncertain about photography or filming at Dia Chelsea, please ask Visitor Services staff.
  • Use of the public space must not be disruptive to other visitors. Please respect Dia property; do not move, climb on, or damage furniture.

Dia Art Foundation reserves the right to prohibit photography in any area at any time. Failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in visitors being asked to cease activities and leave the premises.

Dia Chelsea has accessible galleries and bathrooms.

Wheelchairs are available for visitor use; reservations are not required.  

ADA service dogs are welcome. Pets, including therapy or emotional-support animals, are not permitted in the galleries.

For questions about accessibility, please contact 845 231 0811 or info@diaart.org.

Bookshop

Photo: Bill Jacobson, New York

Dia Chelsea’s bookshop is open Wednesday–Saturday, 12–6 pm. The bookshop offers Dia publications, artist monographs, exhibition catalogs, and writing titles that focus on current programming, in addition to Dia merchandise such as postcards, notebooks, bags, and hats. Dia publications are also available online.

 

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