Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Type: Architecture, Art Museums, Museums
10Best Says
At the top of Museum Mile you cannot miss the dramatic Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum of Art housed inside Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece of a giant nautilus shell. A monument to modernism, the unique... Read More
At the top of Museum Mile you cannot miss the dramatic Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum of Art housed inside Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece of a giant nautilus shell. A monument to modernism, the unique architecture of the space, with its spiral ramp riding to a domed skylight thrills visitors. In the words of Paul Goldberger, "Wright's building made it socially and culturally acceptable for an architect to design a highly expressive, intensely personal museum. In this sense almost every museum of our time is a child of the Guggenheim." Examples of exhibits include masterpieces by Marcel Duchamp, Max Ernst, Picasso, and works by Jackson Pollock.
Hours:
- Sun-Wed,: Fri; 10am-5:45pm
- Thu: Close
- Sat: 10am-7:45pm
Admissions:
- Adult $25; Senior (65+) $18; Student $18
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Maria Lisella
New York Local Expert
- Museums: "Wednesdays are the least busiest days after 3:00 p.m. Multimedia guides are available for free with admission; free tours daily at 2:00 PM led by Gallery Educators."
- Best for Museums Because: Completed in 1959, the Guggenheim's Frank Lloyd Wright-designed museum is among the 20th century's most important architectural landmarks.
