A long, low museum that makes you slow down—like someone stretched a barn across a modernist grid and dared it to stay elegant.
Art museum formerly in Southampton, now in Water Mill, New York.
Featured in Herzog & de Meuron's definitive monograph, Herzog & de Meuron: Natural History.
Visitor Guide
Do the full approach from the parking/entry path; the building’s whole trick is how it reveals itself horizontally, not as a front-facing monument.
From the entry lawn facing the long elevation, late afternoon for warm light along the facade and clean shadow lines under the roof.
Ticketed museum with regular opening days; grounds are also part of the experience.
Herzog & de Meuron often do ‘loud’ buildings; this one is deliberately quiet—control and proportion are the flex.
1.5–3 hours
Design & Structure
Gallery planning and daylight control drive the design; the building uses a restrained, repeatable structural rhythm to keep the long span coherent and the interiors flexible.
Timber/metal/industrial finishes used with restraint; material choices emphasize horizontality and calm, letting art and landscape do more of the talking.
A long-span roof and repetitive framing system create large, adaptable gallery volumes with controlled daylight and minimal structural noise.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed Parrish Art Museum?+
Parrish Art Museum was designed by Herzog & de Meuron and completed in 1897. It is located in Suffolk County, United States.
Where is Parrish Art Museum located?+
Parrish Art Museum is located in Suffolk County, United States. Its coordinates are 40.9043°, -72.3661°.
When was Parrish Art Museum built?+
Parrish Art Museum was completed in 1897. It was designed by Herzog & de Meuron.
Can I visit Parrish Art Museum?+
Parrish Art Museum is a real building in Suffolk County that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.