Hauser & Wirth es una de las galerías de arte contemporáneo y moderno más importantes del mundo, fundada en Zúrich en 1992 por Iwan Wirth, Manuela Wirth y Ursula Hauser. Su sede insignia en Nueva York, en el número 542 de West 22nd Street, es un edificio construido a medida diseñado por Annabelle Selldorf e inaugurado en 2020, que ofrece unos 36.000 pies cuadrados de galerías sin columnas tras una fachada de hormigón gris y zinc con puertas de cristal plegables que se abren a la calle. Con la representación de más de 90 artistas y patrimonios artísticos, la galería organiza ambiciosas exposiciones de calidad museística de entrada gratuita. Cuenta además con otros espacios en Manhattan, en Wooster Street, en SoHo, y un espacio dedicado a ediciones en 18th Street.
Visitor Information
- Is Hauser & Wirth free to visit?
- Yes, general admission to Hauser & Wirth is free. Free admission, no booking required. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
- What are the opening hours of Hauser & Wirth?
- Hauser & Wirth is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm; closed Sunday and Monday. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
- Where is Hauser & Wirth?
- Hauser & Wirth is located at 542 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10011, in the Chelsea area of New York. The nearest stations are 23rd Street (C, E), 23rd Street (1).
- What can I see at Hauser & Wirth?
- Galería de referencia en arte contemporáneo y moderno de primer nivel en Chelsea, con una sede insignia construida a medida por Selldorf que alberga exposiciones gratuitas de escala museística. Current highlights include Lee Bul. The Anatomy of Every Setting Sun, Arp. Cara o Cruz (Arp. Heads or Tails), George Rouy. REPRISE.
- Do I need to book Hauser & Wirth in advance?
- Hauser & Wirth is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Free admission, no booking required. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
- When is the best time to visit Hauser & Wirth?
- Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.