Walking into Dia Beacon feels like entering a cathedral of perception. The former Nabisco box-printing factory, bathed in diffused Hudson Valley light, holds an atmosphere where time slows down — each artwork not merely installed, but breathing within the architecture. The vast industrial volume redefines the relationship between viewer, material, and void. In one wing, Gerhard Richter’s grey mirrors dissolve the boundary between reflection and opacity. Their stillness absorbs the daylight, folding the gallery’s gridded windows into painterly illusions. Nearby, Larry Bell’s glass constructions and Robert Irwin’s scrims create corridors of uncertainty, where the viewer becomes both subject and shadow. Walking through them is like inhaling air made visible — each surface a study in the gradations of transparency, color, and self-awareness. Descending further, the visceral pull of Richard Serra’s torqued ellipses commands bodily engagement. Their curved steel walls — monumental yet tender — demand slowness. Each turn offers a recalibration of weight, balance, and sound; your footsteps become part of the sculpture’s resonance. A parallel intensity exists in Michael Heizer’s voids, massive cuts into the floor that feel like the earth exhaling inside a room. Looking down is both thrilling and unsettling, a reminder of the geological scale that art can inhabit. Elsewhere, Joseph Beuys’s vitrines, Bruce Nauman’s neon, and John Chamberlain’s crushed metal offer counterpoints — gestures of humor, ritual, and defiance. In another hall, On Kawara’s textual works anchor time as language, while Lawrence Weiner’s wall texts and On Kawara’s banners (seen overhead) reframe the act of reading as a spatial rhythm. Dia Beacon’s curatorial strength lies in restraint. It allows artworks to exist in long, unhurried conversations with each other — a rare luxury in today’s overstimulated museum culture. The light changes, the shadows migrate, and so does one’s sense of the self within the work. Leaving the museum, one carries a strange calm — as if the act of seeing had been purified into its essence: space, light, and the quiet endurance of form.

Beautiful creations! Definitely worth visiting when you're in Beacon. Prices are reasonable. They also offer glass-blowing classes where you can make bowls, ornaments, and more!

The center was closed the day we were in town, it was a day for a childrens program. But we were let in for an abbreviated look inside once they left. Such a beautiful building.

The food was good and the live music was very comforting for a lovely Memorial Day brunch. I haven’t been to Beacon in about 27 years but this experience made it worth it to come back. I definitely need to come back here for a live performance sometime.

It's an amazing place for vintage lovers. Prices are just great and you can find tons of nice jewelry, vintage dresses, arts.

PLEASE GO IF YOU ARE IN TOWN!! It was Saturday night, 2/10/24. I was in town with a relative and Went to Main Street in Beacon alone. I just wanted to see what the town was like and all of a sudden. The whole town went black!! Lights appeared In front of me, the only thing that was lit up in the town. The music entertainment was fun and appropriate for the atmosphere. Very talented guys. I went there as a southern lady from Ga, kind of skeptical about going in alone, but I was greeted with a friendly smile from the girl bartender. I had a wonderful few minutes speaking with a gentleman in this establishment. After speaking with him a few minutes, it turned out he was the owner of Max's Place. Wow was he nice and welcoming. I would have never guessed he was the owner. This place I recommend sincerely because the service is amazing and the atmosphere is very friendly and fun. I'm happy the town went black and I found this cozy place to go in and sit to rest my feet, after being in the city all day walking. Having a cold beer at the bar was nice. No one messed with me. So, thank you to the young lady bartending, whom I don't know her name, and to the gentleman who made me feel comfortable at the bar (the owner) Sorry, I am not positive of his name and I won't assume that it is Max.

Quant little bakery and breakfast/lunch spot. Stopped here after I missed the train to GC. Was the best layover ever. Had a delicious bacon, sausage and cheese Sammy on a brioche. The sausage was house made and so was the hot sauce! The wife had avocado toast and poached eggs. The dog had bacon. We got a loaf to go. The coffee was good too! Also the atmosphere and service was top notch. Will be back for sure.

I had their house coffee and iced tea there many times. Felt like I was an honored guest at a friend's house - the ambience is incredible! Be sure to go there early in the morning - they tend to fill up fast, but their customers tend to be the kind of people you want to meet!!

My partner and I had a wonderful lunch here today. The food and sangria was fresh and delicious. I liked how tasty the burger was without being greasy or too heavy. Will definitely be back.

This place looks amazing from outside, inside it s Arabic, colorful and comfy. The waiter was awesome, he came several time to take our order, explained and helped us choose dishes. It was very tasty without extreme spices. My cardamom coffee was good, tea too. We had the appetizer for 2, couldn’t finished. Fired vegetables and rices were delicious. Tons of choice especially for vegans.