The historic art institution, the Frick Collection, is finally reopening on Thursday after being shuttered for a renovation five years ago. The museum has been holding the vast collection of American industrialist Henry Clay Frick, an immense assortment of 14th to 19th century European paintings, as well as other pieces of European fine and decorative art, since 1920.

The massive $330 million renovation has restored the gilded age glamour of the original mansion, and not only rehabbed the Frick's historic first-floor galleries, but created a new suite of galleries on the previously private second floor of the original Frick family home. A 218-seat auditorium has been added, along with education rooms and a restoration of it's 70th Street Garden.

Visitors can expect a host of special installations and public programs, including music festivals (a two-week Spring Music Festival featuring concerts of classical, baroque and modern music takes place April 26 through May 11), along with lecture series.

Admission is $30 for adults, $22 for seniors and visitors with disabilities and $17 for students. 18 years and younger are free. Pay-as-you-wish is offered Wednesdays from 2 to 6 PM.

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