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DIA Museum & Beacon, NY Day Trip

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DIA Museum & Beacon, NY Day Trip

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Get tickets here: https://newyorksocialnetwork.com/events/dia-museum-beacon-ny-day-trip-3/
RSVPs on MeetUp only represent a portion of those ACTUALLY attending. How many are attending? Who is going to be there? What can I expect? Any questions email Dave@newyorksocialnetwork.com
Cost: $50 .

Experience One of the Coolest Museums and Towns in New York!
Join a small group of New York Social Network members for a fantastic day out of the city to explore the DIA Museum in Beacon and discover the charming town of Beacon, NY—filled with hip cafes, artsy shops, and scenic views.

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### How It Works:

  • Departure: Take the 8:55 AM train from Grand Central or drive and meet us at the museum by 10:27 AM.
  • Meet-Up: Your host will greet you at the museum and organize the group entry.
  • Café Stop: We’ll start our day at the on-site café for a quick snack or coffee.
  • Museum Exploration: Spend approximately 2 hours exploring stunning large-scale modern and contemporary art installations.
  • Beacon Walk: Head to Main Street together to browse unique shops, galleries, and eateries.
  • Flexible Return: Stay in town as long as you like. Trains back to NYC run every hour.

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### About DIA Beacon:

Housed in a former Nabisco box-printing factory, DIA Beacon is home to iconic installations from the 1960s to the present.
Enjoy immersive experiences like:

  • Andy Warhol’s Shadows spanning 350 feet
  • Dan Flavin’s fluorescent light works
  • Richard Serra’s monumental Torqued Ellipses
  • Michael Heizer’s North, East, South, West
  • Light-filled galleries featuring Agnes Martin, On Kawara, Blinky Palermo, and more

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### Dress Code:

  • Casual attire
  • Comfortable shoes recommended
  • Weather-appropriate clothing if planning to walk around town

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### Who Should Join?

  • Ages 21+
  • Solo participants welcome! Most guests attend alone—it’s a friendly, easy way to meet others.

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### Questions?

Email: dave@newyorksocialnetwork.com
Call: 212.873.2256 (Mon–Fri, 10 AM–4 PM)
Nonrefundable unless canceled by the organizer.

#### Venue: Take the 8:55am Metro-North Train to Beacon NY

Get tickets here: https://newyorksocialnetwork.com/events/dia-museum-beacon-ny-day-trip-3/

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