Salon 94

Salon 94 is a gem for anyone who loves contemporary art and design. The gallery space itself is stunning — modern, bright, and thoughtfully curated — giving each piece room to breathe and be experienced. Every exhibition feels fresh, daring, and conceptually rich, often featuring artists who challenge the boundaries between fine art, architecture, and design. What stands out most is the gallery’s vision. Salon 94 doesn’t just show art — it tells stories, sparks conversations, and invites you to see familiar themes in completely new ways. The staff are approachable and knowledgeable, making the experience welcoming even if you’re not deeply immersed in the art world. Located in a beautiful building on the Upper East Side, it’s the perfect stop for a quiet, inspiring afternoon. Salon 94 consistently reminds you why New York is at the center of the art world — bold, creative, and always evolving. It's free admission, door might be closed, so you can ring the bell.

This gallery had beautiful sunlight streaming in through the windows. I thought the building’s interior was really unique, and the exhibition space was used in a creative way, so even though there weren’t a lot of artworks, I was able to take my time and really enjoy the visit. I’d love to come back and see future exhibitions.

Incredible space with beautiful architectural detail. Unique exhibits. Not too crowded on a weekday.

I was pleasantly surprised to discover a hidden art gallery right next to the Guggenheim Museum, one I had never noticed despite frequent visits to the museums along the “museum mile”. The gallery is located on 89th Street, just beside the Guggenheim, and I stumbled upon it when I saw two people entering the building. To my surprise, it was an art gallery! From the outside, the building has the appearance of a charming townhouse, but once inside, it unveils a stunning space with a unique design. Throughout the gallery, I found the sculptures, paintings, and installations particularly engaging, especially the mirror piece on the first floor. The spiral staircase connects each floor, creating a smooth flow between the rooms and enhancing the architectural beauty of space. If you’re ever near the Guggenheim, be sure to take a detour and visit this wonderful gallery—it’s truly worth it!

Are the staff or organisers here playing games? I visited last week hoping to view the exhibition, having checked Google’s opening days and hours beforehand—only to find the venue under construction, with the displays being changed. Disappointed but still curious, I approached a nearby staff member to ask when the next exhibition would be available to view. I was told to return on Friday. After making the effort to visit again on that day, I arrived to find the doors closed. I rang the bell with no response. Strangely, when an older couple rang the bell, they were admitted. As I attempted to follow them inside, a person who was just leaving abruptly told us, “It’s closed today,” and simply shut the door in our face. Fortunately, I’m spending a full month in Manhattan and can return at a later date. However, for others like us who came all that way only to be denied entry, it would have been nothing but a frustrating waste of time. Not only is Google’s listed schedule wholly unreliable, but I’m truly disappointed by the irresponsibility of staff who provide inaccurate information with such carelessness.

An awe-inspiring space, meticulously designed with the utmost attention to every detail—tastefully and with profound sensitivity. The scent, the air’s temperature, and the dazzling light all contribute to the enchantment of the experience. To be here is to partake in an unforgettable encounter. The works of Alev Ebüzziya Siesbye captivate with their refined color palette. The presentation of several pieces on a grand table within a historic interior radiates presence and quiet power—leaving a lasting impression on the viewer.

Really nice place if you are into art!

Absolutely loved this art gallery! Even if you feel that you’re in the wrong place because it seems that you are entering in a private apartment, you’re in the right place !!! It’s free and definitely worth a visit if you’re nearby. There were just a few floors accessible, so it was quick to explore everything without feeling rushed. Highly recommend checking it out!

Quick and easy entry service, no one really asking for a ticket or reservation. I believe it's an open concept survey. Great installation and exhibition, changes periodically. It's free entry which offers a great value experience. It is right next to the Guggenheim so it's a perfect complementary museum experience.

Overall rating: 4.9 Time spent: 90 min I've been wanting to go here for yearrrss. But it's so far from me, it's been hard to get there. I'm glad I finally did because the door alone is beautiful. It's free and they have QR codes/ descriptions near each exhibit that is worth the read. There's no ticket price which makes this a perfect date spot, solo activity if you're nearby. I recommend starting from the bottom, then taking the elevator to the top floor & work down. There's also this gorgeous ballet table that doesn't seem like an exhibit but it's beautiful. Note I like to read the signs and the steps are a workout for me, hence the length of time. Highly recommend!

Beautiful, free art gallery. Definitely recommend exploring when you're in the area. There were only a few floors open to the public so it didn't take a very long time to see everything. Hoping to see more artists exhibit their work here. The space itself is gorgeous.

Love that this art exhibition town house building is free to enter. It close to MFA, so if you are in the area. Def should check this building out, they also have public bathroom

I didn't spend long at Jayson Musson's show here before leaving in disgust. This collection of truly terrible art is presented with a knowing sneer, making it an unfunny joke of a show that makes fun of everyone but the artist, when it's really he who should be the butt. The walls feature some stupid abstract painintg: discrete pastel blobs sitting flat on the surface, absolutely no movement or volume or life at all in them. These are just static ugly decoration. Scattered around the floor there are some cartoonish sculptures, which for all their real volume are so toy-like and boring they might as well be flat. It's all just a caricature of what some rich guy with childish tastes might put in his house. There are some screens in the front window and along the stair leading down from the front desk to the gallery with messages in a Comic-sans-looking font, saying things like "Art Museum Next Door!" "Exhibition of Modern Art!" and so on, which implicitly compares Salon 94 itself to those tables outside the Metropolitan Museum or MoMA selling souvenir prints and overpriced postcards--I took it as a rib at Salon 94 for (arguably, somewhat tackily) moving into a space right next door to the New Museum to heighten its own profile. I wonder, what was the conversation between artist and dealer like when this piece was proposed?! A friend told me that I should check out the press release and learn about the critique that the artist was intentionally hiding in the work, but screw that. That would just be capitulating to the requirements of bad modern/conceptual art that the artist seems to hold in such low regard even as he is exploiting them to his own personal benefit in order to shit on viewers, collectors, dealers, other artists. There is nothing visually or physically interesting about this art world joke that would make it redeeming or sympathetic and I wish that, since the artist obviously hates art so much, he would just give up, go away, stop it, leave me alone.

Amazing performance space. Oliver Herring's performance for Performa 09 kicked ass.