Magazzino Italian Art

I can only describe my experience at the Café as spectacular. We sat inside & the service was wonderful.. Everything explained perfectly in case you don't understand the incredible menu by Chef Luca. Bella was incredible & gave us the best recommendations for lunch. I had the chilled tomato soup with Rock Shrimp drizzled with amazing olive oil from Italy. Then had the Crispy Risotto with wild mushrooms and creamy Parmesan sauce. 'Absolute Heaven" & a must have.. My son had the Spinach Ravioli. Of course I had one of his. This place is very unique with herbs +veggies grown on the property. The view is outstanding but the best to top off lunch was the their incredible Tiramisu I've ever had in the world. I've not been a fan of it until coming here last weekend. I absolutely recommend what we had but really everything on the menu is specifically crafted by the Chef. If I could I honestly would have had one of everything. Also the Pasta is fresh made to order so 100% yes to any pasta they have. It's that good. ❤️🤍💚 Ty Bella and everyone for making our day so lovely & memorable. I cannot wait to come back here.

The museum isn’t cheap—$20 per person—but it offers a unique experience. Contemporary art reflects the reality we live in today, and it’s surprising. It may seem too simple at first glance, but as you look closer, you start to notice the depth and meaning behind each piece. The space itself is well-designed, creating a peaceful and thought-provoking atmosphere that enhances the experience.

A gem of an art museum in the Hudson Valley. Amazing restaurant too.

FIRSTLY, THIS MUSEUM IS NOT FREE. It costs $20. Secondly, I understand this is modern art — but this is some of the most rudimentary, thoughtless art I’ve ever seen in my life. You’d be better off getting artistic inspiration staring at your trash bin. Way over priced — the museum is so small for what it is — at least the gallery side. Just goes to show you anything is considered art.

This is my 2nd visit as I wanted to see the new pavilion and eat at their cafe. It takes probably less than an hour to go through both of the buildings. It’s contemporary Italian art which is interesting by to see and learn about. I love Italian design so everything is beautiful even the bathrooms! The new cafe is wonderful with indoor and patio seating. You order at the counter and they bring your food to you. The servers were excellent - warm, friendly and helpful. The food was so good! I had ravioli that had mint in the filling, and the flavor was wonderfully subtle and light. I also had their tiramsu, which was delicious, as well as pistachio dessert-like coffee. The burros are of course fun to look at and they have tree swings. This was a lovely way to spend my early day.

Only about an hour outside the city, this place is a hidden gem. Not only is the building itself beautiful and stunning but the gallery pieces and layout is unreal. The staff was very lovely and the actual food was fantastic! Highly recommend it

We arranged a private tour on a Thursday, Andrea helped us with coordination and we were so thrilled to have this option. Gregg was our guide, we highly recommend him. The inside of the gallery is fantastic and equally matched with the grounds , garden, and stable area. Our minds are so full with all we saw and learned about. There is a beautiful area to sit if you bring a sandwich for a lunch break. Don’t forget to visit the donkeys! We will return to this very special place.

Modern art space in upstate NY. Not tons to see, but they have a cafe on site so we ended up spending a couple of hours here. Wouldn’t go out of my way to come here, but if you’re in the area it’s a nice way to spend a few hours on a nice day.

I love this museum. It is worth visiting for the architecture alone. The beautiful light filled spaces are the perfect backdrop to any artwork that they choose to exhibit. Also right up the hill from the museum, you can visit a collection of donkeys. Don't miss this Hudson Valley gem.

It is a nice well maintained minimalist art museum. All of the art in the museum are by Italian artists. The art itself somehow similar to Dia Beacon where it doesn't make sense until you read the explanation. To maintain the minimalist aesthetics there are no descriptions next to the art and you have to download their mobile guide. They have several galleries and if you walk around the premises you will find some cute donkeys. It is a bit random though seeing them. They have clean restroom inside the museum and outside near parking lot. We like the outside restroom where it is quiet, cool and you can sit before deciding where to go next. It is pay as you wish and fully air conditioned, a good choice to spend time and learn during one hot summer day.

A delightful place to spend an afternoon and seem like you're super in the know, Magazzino is a tucked-away museum of modern Italian treasures tucked away on a nondescript road in the Hudson Valley. Though I probably wouldn't come up to Magazzino from NYC for a day trip on its own, it's great as part of a day's itinerary in the Hudson Valley, perhaps combined with a stop at Storm King or Dia:Beacon (you'll do a lot of driving). Currently, admission is free, and donations at the ticket desk will go to a charity; I made timed reservations ahead of time on their website and checking in was a breeze. Also, the bathrooms are extremely chic and roomy, and much of the museum seems to be wheelchair-accessible besides a few outdoor gravel areas. It was easy to find parking in their lot, and on a chillier fall day there were still plenty of people wandering the galleries. If you're into Italian modern/post-modern art, this is your jam. If not, you'll probably be kind of bored, and in that case, I'd recommend strolling the grounds outside and making your way up the path that goes up a hill to visit THE DONKEYS! There's a pack of sweet donkeys that live in a barn on the museum grounds, and they seem to enjoy a truly idyllic little commune (there's also another interesting art piece in their pen). They are extremely soft, and though the sign warns of possibly vicious behavior, I did not witness any of them attempt to kick anything!

I drove down from the city to visit this place, It was great! I love that it isn't overwhelming like other museums in the city. The staff is friendly here.. it's so nice to walk around outside nearby the seating area. Clean and crisp air lol

Great place to visit for some cool art exhibits. No admission fee, but donations go towards childrens hospitals in need. Going from left to right clockwise, you will see some really cool art and some weird ones, but theres something for everyone no matter what kind of tastes or style you like. The gallery is very clean and modern, yet sophisticated and chic. The place is well designed, even the bathroom looks so neat and modern (had to take a pic). There is parking if you are driving, but there is also a free shuttle bus from the train station.

A gem of a museum in the Hudson valley. The exhibits capture a turbulent time in modern Italian history and there's a nice range of mediums from sculptures and neon installations to paintings and photographs. The surrounding nature frames the space so well and the glimpses of the trees and skies as you make your way through the museum are incredible. They have a special system for Covid times - you come at a pre-reserved time, get a temperature check, and a proximity sensor you wear which will beep if you come to close to someone else not in your party. Admission is free but donations are welcomed. There are bathrooms inside, but at the start, so you can't return to them after you pass. However, there are also bathrooms outside available for access.

A marvelous place. Between a gallery and a museum. A petting zoo and a zen garden... a must go to !!!

Magazzino is one of the truest gems of the Hudson Valley. I didn't know what I was walking into, and ended up spending the day learning from the marvelous, knowledgeable staff. Each gallery contained such interesting works that I feel so privileged to have seen. Not only are the pieces an honor to behold, but the architecture of Magazzino is astonishing. My visit was made complete by a lovely walk along the grounds and a visit to the Sardinian donkeys on site! I plan to visit regularly. Thank you, Magazzino Italian Art!