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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York
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New York, New York County, New York, US
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Assistive hearing loop
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Wheelchair-accessible car park
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Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible lift
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Wheelchair-accessible toilet
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Gender-neutral toilets
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Good for kids
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Restaurant
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Toilets
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Wi-Fi
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Family friendly
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Phone: +1 212-423-3500
Site: https://www.guggenheim.org/
Site: https://www.guggenheim.org/
Opening hours
- Monday:11AM–6PM
- Tuesday:Closed
- Wednesday:11AM–6PM
- Thursday:11AM–6PM
- Friday:11AM–6PM
- Saturday:11AM–8PM
- Sunday:11AM–6PM
Comments (199)
The Guggenheim Museum itself has gorgeous architecture and the exhibits are well spaced. I personally prefer galleries which have a but more diversity though. There was the Kandinsky exhibit which was wonderful and the collection from the Thannhauser collection which had amazing works by Cezanne, Picasso, Renoir, Van Gogh, Manet, Gauguin etc, However, there was so much space there that I feel more works could have been exhibited. Staff were really friendly and welcoming.
If youre on the upper east side on a Wednesday and you have the art museum urge, the Metropolitan Museum is closed but the Guggenheim is open on Wednesdays. Better still, at our local library, we were able to get a membership card for the Guggenheim so that entry was free.The art is eclectic, very modern and sometimes bizarre. As I have aged (I am now 72) I am acutely aware as I walk up and down the spiral ramp, that this museum is not on the level.We had a pleasant salad and a decent cup of tea at the little cafe. The cafe closes earlier than the museum so dont wait until the end of the day to get your food.
We loved our visit! The main exhibit was all about Kandinsky but they had a 4th and 5th grade art program and we were impressed about how art can transform perspective. They also had an interesting exhibition from Gillian Wearing that we liked too.The bathrooms were pretty small though.
My favorite painting was the Bird on a Tree by Picasso. Made me smile 🙂 The masked portraits in the Wearing exhibit were fascinating, as were the masks on display themselves (warning, my friends thought they were too creepy). Architecture is lovely, well worth a visit (but maybe on a free day if youre looking to save cash!)
This museum is very close to the Met museum. The Guggenheim is a must go for a quick short visit to New York City. It takes around 1 hour to completely check it. As far as I know, they offer a 1 dollar ticket entry once it hits 6 pm. So definitely consider visiting it in the afternoon. My personal favorite collection was the Tannhauser collection, consisting of artists such as Picasso, Gauguin, Monet, Manet, Van Gogh, Rousseau, Cézanne.Consider visiting the store museum for coasters or post cards.
Powerful and impressive collection on the second floor including some Picassos and a Monet. The remainder of the collection, including the masks exhibit that is resident now, I found average albeit the concept interesting and inspired. The building itself is dizzying to climb. Absolutely worth a visit if you have the time but I prefer other museums in the city.
Frank Iloyd is a genius architect. His design is even modern and fancy in nowadays. I have wonderful experience in the museum. The staffs are also friendly and offer useful information.
Took advantage of the pay as you wish on a Sat evening. I arrived there around 730p (closes at 8p) and staff were all ready closing off the entrances- but you can enter! Glad I didn’t pay the full price- less than half an hour is good enough. It’s the cool iconic historical building of its time but the exhibition for Kandinsky is underwhelming. The staff were pleasant and didn’t necessarily push or announce for people to leave as they were closing.
My 84 year old mother, in a wheelchair, really enjoyed this experience. We stated at the top of the museum and worked our way down. Wheelchair friendly! I would have enjoyed more variety in the displays, but it was enjoyable. Everybody still was wearing masks.
Wonderful experience and iconic design. Enjoyed the new shows as well as the regular collection. But glad we got free passes from our local library. Check at your local library, well worth it as normal entry is expensive!!!
A interestingly designed large concrete museum with definite 2001 (Space Odyssey) vibes, all the way to having an annoying piped in sci-fi hum and questionable modern art (ex. a whole multi floor exhibit about a woman who makes masks and takes pictures of herself wearing them).....but that first floor room of classic master works of art is wonderful and worth the admission fee. There are 1-2 single stall unisex bathrooms per floor that are less than the size of most airline toilets. Glad we went but the real enjoyment for regular visitors will be depending on their interest in the rotating artist exhibits, as they make up 90% of the museum space.
Wow! If there was one museum I would recommend to visit in NYC it would be this one. Located on the 5th, across from Central Park it offers a peanent best of exhibition featuring Picassos, Van Goghs and Cesanes. Real treat are the guest exhibitions so you need to google to see whats on. Great museum!
We attended the Guggenheim for the pay-what-you-wish event on Saturday. Make sure you reserve your ticket ahead of time because even though we had tickets, there was still a line that we had to wait in, although it moved fast. The museum itself is really interesting, it’s a spiral structure so it’s a continuous walking experience. Some of the paintings were really cool and the best part was that it was really affordable!
We got tickets for their Pay-What-You-Want Saturday time and it was so well worth it! I went to the Guggenheim in Bilbao and was so excited to experience the site here. The architecture itself was fascinating. Must go!
Beautiful building but limited art on display- besides the small collection highlight to the side, I think there were only 3 featured artists in the main building. Definitely a check off my bucket list but I might choose another museum to visit if I come back to NYC.
Always a pleasure to visit this museum. This is my most favourite museum of all because at a time it is dedicated to art by 2 artists (exception of ground floor). It allows you to soak in the work by artist from their early to late years and understand their evolution well. A must to visit.
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is a world renowned art institution that features prominent Impressionist, modern and contemporary works of art.Located in Manhattan, New York, the museum was named after its founder, Solomon Guggenheim, an American businessman and art collector and it was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, a highly influential architect in the 20th Century.In March of 2022, I brought and treated my wife and myself for a visit of the Guggenheim Museum and we both highly enjoyed our experience there.Our favorite art selections that was displayed at the museum were the works of art developed by Van Gogh such as the “Mountains Of Remy” and Pablo Picasso’s work, like the “Fernande with a Black Mantilla.”When traveling through the city, both my wife and I highly recommend a visit to the Guggenheim Museum.
5 stars for the Kandinsky exhibition. What an impressive collection of works! The Guggenheim is not large, but its very much worth visiting for the Kandinskys (if theyre up).
Glad we went for the experience but I wasn’t really impressed. Loved the architecture but it was much smaller than I thought it would be and honestly, a little weird. The background noise (it wasn’t music) was downright annoying. Go there to check it off the box but 30 minutes is all you need.
I had been planning a visit to the Guggenheim for a long time. This is simply a must for anyone interested in architecture and art. First of all the building and it’s architecture are mesmerizing, what a great achievement. Nothing I have seen compares to it. I cannot really describe it but it was the feeling I had when walking through the building. Not to mention that the building was established in the 1950’s. I loved the exhibitions of Jennie C. Jones: Dynamics and Gillian Wearing: Wearing Masks. Don’t forget to download the Digital Guide on the Bloomberg app.
Pro tip, no matter how they try and guide you, take the elevator to the top floors and walk down the spiral. Its allt easier on the knees and make the whole thing less oppressive, hated the Jeanie C. Jones exhibit. Minimalistic and boring.
Good museum, less variety, MOMA is much better value. The restroom situation is horrible, single occupancy and too many people. Museum shop is expensive and the nearby parking garages want 50-70 bucks for 2 hours.
A must-see for lovers of Architecture. We loved the exhibits and sat in the cafe that overlooks Central Park for quite a while. Note that there is currently no coat or bag check and vaccine records were checked before entering the building.
Visited today in December 2021. The exhibits were insightful: Exhibits:Vasily Kandinsky: Etel Adnan: Light’s New Measure Event, Around the Circle, Gillian Wearing: Wearing Masks - eccentric simplistic pieces that and are thought provoking.
A big gallery designed so impressively that every piece of art can be proud to be exhibited there.The architectural phenomenon, well-curated exhibitions.
One of the great museums in Manhattan to visit. Wonderful exhibitions, incredible architecture and extremely helpful staff. An absolute must visit spot!
I went while they were doing limited exhibitions due to some large scale installation that was going on (they only had 2 out of the 5-6 floors open) but I still had a great time (luckily they reduced admission to $10 during this time). Lots of big/famous names, a great curation of lesser known artists/works + an excellent Lawson exhibit while I was there. Wish I could’ve had a chance to see everything else in their collection - but there will be a next time!
Perfect place to enjoy an artistic afternoon! It’s not big, but the collections are in high quality. Also the architecture itself deserves appreciation. I’m very inspired!!
Stunning architecture. The works within will change from time to time so you can revisit this place many times. You can start from top to bottom or bottom to top.
I used my cool culture card for a free admission and I was aware about the restrictions, that most of the levels were not available, so I wasnt disappointed. But it is not nice when theres more staff than visitors and they watch every step of yours and you have to go through several checkpoints like entering the White house and the atmosphere is very non-friendly. Otherwise the arts are good and the names are impressive
Epic! Ive always wanted to come here because it is a Frank Lloyd Wright building, its stunning all on its own, inside and out. But the exhibits were incredible too, and the museum shop was not just a bunch of trinkets, but also items curated to celbrate design and art. In pandemic times, precautions are necessary, but they are clear (wear a mask) and dont disrupt your visit. Across from Central Park and some sweet spots to eat, it was an enjoyable experience before, during and after. Highly recommend!
It is one of a kind building. Small and easy to walk and see the pieces. Good for all ages.
Definitely worth the entry fee. The building and interior itself is impressive, and the exhibitions are all intriguing. I loved the Kandinsky collection.
One of my favorites Museums. Always with new art expositions and great artists work! Some friends that live in NYC have a membership. In all my visits to the city We try to come to this nice place 😊😊😊
Interesting architecture and easy flow to see all works of art. Painting is subjective but I think theres something for everyone on display here
Iconic building, a walk around the circle gallery is surely something to experience.Check up front which exhibitions are present.
Guggenheim is a must see in New York. The architecture (Frank Lloyd Wright) is unique and breathtaking. The Monument completely stand out ! Very easy to get your ticket, without lining even when crowded. The museum is stunning, we loved getting up with the spiral. And you believe it or not but our kids loved it (7 and 9) 😀
Finally made it to guggenheim. I thought the building itself was better than the exhibits although I did like the thannhauser exhibit bit overall found most of the exhibits to be meh
Was surprised how long the queue was despite having pre-bought ticket for a specific time slot. Stood in line for 30min.Will not rate the art itself as exhibitions change and it is a personal preference. But I like that architecture of the building and the walking the spirals along and through all exhibitions.The museum is not very large and can easily be added into a day packed with other activities
Had high expectations but was a little disappointed which was most likely my fault. Most of the art was abstract and it wasn’t my cup of tea. The ones in display were pieces from Etel Adnan and Vasily Kandinsky.Ticket prices were the same as the MET but with less art so that didn’t make sense to me. If in a time crunch, this can definitely be completed in about an hour.
The building itself is beautiful and a must see landmark. Didnt like one of the exhibitions, but I assume that as a personal trade. Recommended
Visited several museums during my recent visit to Manhattan. This was by far my favorite. The building alone is a masterpiece. The collections on display were moving.Ill be back for sure
The architecture of the space is interesting. Some of the areas are closed to prepare for new collections so we only got to see 2 or 3.
We were very looking forward to our visit at the Guggenheim museum.While the architecture of the building is stunning, we felt that the price paid for the entrance is high in comparison to other museums in NYC.Although the art pieces are stunning, there’s much less diversity than in MoMA, much less quantity also.Stunning pieces from Picasso, Van Gogh, …However I had an unpleasant experience with a staff at the entrance of the building. While I was sitting at the entrance to finish my cup of coffee (at the security guys request) she came out in very bad mood to request me to go sit next to the exit. No idea why, but 1:30h later another guy was sitting there also before her eyes and she didn’t say a thing. Very impolite behavior of their lady staff.
Fascinating art museum designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright and opened to the public in 1959. Its located at 1071 Fifth Avenue, and 89th street. Its current theme should be researched prior to visiting. The subway or bus are the most convenient ways of getting there. Reservations are required, and its currently open Thursday-Monday, 11 am - 6 pm. Children 12 and under have free admission; students, seniors, and visitors with disabilities $18.00; adults $25.00.
We love this gallery. We go 2 or 3 time a year. This time, we came on a Saturday “pay what you wish” at 4 pm. It wasn’t to busy this time even on this day. My kids run around and discovered the classics. Perfect introduction to art and with little exercise and play.
Super cool building design! I have the Lego model, which is one of my favorite sets. The building is a fascinating mix of futuristic architecture with stark concrete, creating an awesome contrast which works together very well. Even more impressive is the fact that it was built over 80 years ago, and it still has such a captivating appearance while being completely different than the art-deco architecture of the time.
One of my favorite museums in the city! Takes about 1.5 hours to really see everything and read about the art, but you could go faster
Definitely worth going there. The building is an architectural gem and the Kandinsky exhibition is a rare delight
Love it. Less crowded than other museums. Easy to walk around and good collection of art.
One of my favorites museum. The spiral is so adapted to discover one single artist !
It’s a beautiful building inside and out. Great art, the story of each painting is fantastic. Excellent visit!
Great exhibition of Vasily Kandinsky showcased. Lovely architecture on this building. What a great outing
The Kandinsky exhibition was fantastic and worked brilliantly in the beautiful space.We also loved the Gillian Wearing exhibition, and the way it was spread out over several rooms.The permanent gallery with the Picassos, Degas, Monets etc was the icing on the cake.Just wish it had a better café!
I love this museum and its architecture. Honestly such sb easy way to view art. I love that plants are inside along with lots of benches too. The only downside. The bathrooms on the 2nd floor... who makes a person mainly a female straddle a toilet. This is where its bad design and flawed. I do love that the restrooms are unisex though.
Its a beautiful, one of a kind building where MIB got filmed! I found out as i walked in. Its a perfect short walk. I saw everything in about an hour and absorbed all that beautiful art. My favorite artist was vasily krasinski. The store was phenomenal, i wish I couldve gotten everything. From artist materials, to lamps, tote bags, glasses..etc. i would love to come back one day. The staff was super friendly too.
1st visit and amazing experience. Went for the Kandinsky exhibit and was blown away by the Gillian Wearing exhibit. Both were incredible. The building speaks for itself.
I seen a real life Picasso and Kandinsky I got to draw a picture and see other ppls pictures and watch videos and its really nice I recommend going if you are in NY
Kandinsky exhibition is terrific. I love his work. Found the Bloomberg Connects app to be very helpful. Used a member pass from the #HHHcommunitylibrary
They are a part of the reciprocal museum pass which is awesome. It’s a beautiful building and the rotunda is a nice concept. I would probably do more research on the exhibits as they are long running, huge, and there were only 4, one of which I could not appreciate as much.
This is a great place, but it was way to crowded. We went there for the exhibition of Kandinsky. The building itself it’s just awesome 👏.
The building itself is every bit as much a masterpiece as the treasures it holds within. Astonishing.
The architecture of the building was really nice and it was interesting walking up it. However there was a lack of art inside. There were few display areas and all of it was really empty. Bathrooms are also very cramped and oddly placed. So be prepared or just look from the outside.
Cecilia Vicuñas Spin Spin Triangulene was beautiful, and very much in sync with the architecture of the Guggenheim as well: made for a very pleasant museum experience.
A must see- always a treat! Always an amazing museum experience.
I liked the way of presenting of all the arts and painting. Definitely the whole building was amazing. The story of each painting is breathtaking and enjoyed reading it.Also, all the employees are kind and helpful. We had a baby with us and they were so kind to him and open to play with him. Thank you all.Also, the store has a lot of cute and nice goodies. Check it out.
What a beautiful building, and a great layout for discovering art exhibitions (in an upward spiral), we caught a Giacometti exhibition and deeply enjoyed the experience.
Beautiful! The exhibit was wonderful, there are amazing works throughout and the building is a masterpiece. Always an excellent visit!
Absolutely amazing. The bathrooms were every where but the only family sized on was at the top.
For those who have never been there, although the architecture of the building is quite unique, the spiraling gallery with simple mid-century finishes doesn’t overwhelm the art. We came for the Kandinsky exhibit and it did not disappoint (although it’s curated from bottom spiraling up, we did it in chronologically—early works to later pieces i.e. top to bottom. Great gift shop. Located a couple blocks up from the Met… if you can only see one museum, it should be the Met, but the Guggenheim is worth the visit.
Got a little dizzy and there weren’t too many open exhibits (2, not sure if there are usually more) but it’s a good museum and the architecture is amazing!
Very well laid out. I wont comment on the exhibits since they change. Gift store is surprisingly robust with things you actually would want to take home. Its well designed and laid out but it gets very hot at the top.
This was my best Museum experience overall Im NYC. The staff were so friendly and polite and I didnt find the stuffiness you can expect in museums like the MoMA and the Met. They are currently having a Vassily Kandinsky exhibit that is absolutely breathtaking. Watching the progression of his work from amateur impressionist to Abstract master is a transformation that needs to be beheld in person. They also have other lesser known works by modern masters like Picasso. A very worthy visit . Also, inside the building, you access higher floors via a sloping accent vs taking stairs which makes the visit very knee friendly
Picasso, Monet, Van Gogh and Kandinsky. Impressive art and very impressive building.
Overall very disappointing experience. The permanent collection was ok but you might as well go to the Met next door for something much much better.The central art in the atrium of the person vocalizing detracted from the experience, not that there was much to begin with. The empty walls along the spiral give a sense of a rundown, uncared for place.The photo gallery on the top is what seems like a random collection of photos with no inherent connection and at times, distasteful.Appreciation of art is subjective, but I feel the curators could have done a far better job of introducing some context to the top gallery.Definitely not worth a visit, at least until 2023 or whenever they finish with replacing the exhibits.
Touristy of course, but de rigure. The building is almost worth the trip alone, if you can arrive early to catch the morning sun catching the museum and neighborhood streets in magic! The upward spiral works wonderfully. Right amount of museum ness.
Very nice building. Staff were friendly, and some great art. Giving three stars as the entry fee is the same as the Met, which is a vastly superior experience. Id probably give 5 stars if the entry was $10, but I had just come from the Met so felt a bit ripped off.
Worth a visit if youve never been to NYC.I could have easily spent half the day here looking at the various exhibits but my partner was bored within an hour, so consider the interests of your group before attending.If you only have a limited budget then something like the Natural History Museum is better bang for your buck and there are plenty of free galleries with excellent local artists on display.Also the café is very overpriced.
Kandinsky is my favorite Contemporary artists and the exhibit did not disappoint. The staff here was friendly and helpful. The only complaint I have is the shoddy condition of the building. The floors are in wretched condition and the faded paint job made me feel I was in a 60s nightmare... But I dont want to end on a negative... I loved sitting near the plants enjoying the tranquil atmosphere... I will be back.
Quick disclaimer: we visited on a reduced price entry due to the ongoing installation in the spiral staircase. There was only three floors available to us. Were still able to have different views of the famous spiralling architecture, but just cant walk up on it.Beautiful architecture and rude staff.The architecture of the building is so beautiful with its repeating curves meeting sharp angles. The art in it is a mixed bag for me personally, but I guess make sure you check whats on the exhibit before coming in. Their 2nd floor mid century collection was pretty cool to see with a few of van goghs earlier works and styles.The Guggenheims staff was rather rude in reminding you to always keep your backpack in front. It is quite funny considering it featured postmodern sculptures like Morris anti-form clump of pink felts rebelling against prescribed ends. Theyve also barked on keeping away from exit and staying off the line on the holographic display, which mind you, was not visible from one side.
We came during the renovation. It’s understandably a bit limited, and we saw the entire collection within an hour. The staff was very friendly and the premises were well maintained.My only takeaway is that the collection was on the dull side. The only art that was exciting was on the second level and the architecture of the museum itself. My advice is to come here once during free hours (check the website and book in advance!!) just to say you’ve been to one of New York City’s top museums.Overall? I was disappointed in the collection but impressed by the architecture of the museum itself.
Lovely museum! Very spacious, clean, and staff was friendly. Also everyone was following covid protocols. Although it’s a bit limited in exhibitions due to covid, we still had a great time.(Note: Tickets must be reserved in advance)The main exhibition on view when we visited was a series of films showing at different times on a large screen hanging in the middle of the museum. Because of this, the museum was dark and the walls going up the spiraling ramp were empty with only a few exhibitions tucked in separate rooms.Despite this, there were some fantastic pieces of art on display (paintings, installation pieces, etc). There was also a live band performing on the ground level of the museum.I’m excited to come back in the future when they’ve changed up the exhibitions!
Great Kandinsky collection and stunning building. But definitely too expansive! $25 for such a small museum and not that many pieces is way too pricey...
Maybe its because Im not a huge fan of art museums, but I was very let down here. After hearing so much about this place I was expecting a visit here to really change my mind about museums. Not really. If you are an art lover Im sure you will love it here, but for someone who isnt a huge art fan, I just really thought Id rather spend the 2 hours someplace else.Nothing here for a casual art fan really interested me.
Absolutely a beautiful experience. it is 100% worth your time
Amazing building in the greatest city in the world.... And they show amazing art and shows as well.
One of the must be seen when arriving in NYC.Vasily Kandinsky: Around the Circle at the Guggenheim – I enjoyed it a lot saw some works I never saw b4, + was able to sea Etel Adnan: Light’s New Measure for the first time.
The Current Guggenheim Museum pales in comparison to its past self.For the price you are paying to enter there are very few exhibits to see. Many spaces are closed for various reasons and the space is able to be explored in 30 minutes. I have visited this museum in the past and the exhibits were plentiful and I could easily spend hours here. Currently if this is your first time here, this would be a skip and I would see any of the other various museums.
Viewed from Central Park, this instantly recognizable landmark calls to you to come look inside.
Its a small museum. I feel like you are paying fares for the architecture not the displays.Many of displays are closed temporarily for some reason.It is worth to go, but not going again.
The building itself is a work of art. Visited for the Hugo Boss Prize winner Deana Lawson’s Centropy exhibit. Great experience and wonderful art.
Don’t miss it!Even the architectures of the building is amazing, let alone the collections! Looking up the ceiling will give you great view and a lot of photos ideas ;)A lot of Picasso and more contemporary arts are to be found. They also have children’s programThe entry fee is quite high, but it’s worth it.Don’t forget to get the audio, so you will hear more stories and info.It is also friendly fro persons with disability as the access are available from the entrance to all the floors with the exhibition.Dont miss the gift shop as well as it is very lovely indeed and they have many cute collections of unique items you want to have or collect.
Two great exhibits today + Wearing and Kandinsky!
Respect any place thats still observing covid protocol right now. But aside from that, some very cool gems in this place. If youre up on your art history, this may be an extra surprise of a treat as there are unseen works (and styles) here from key artists you probably know. I wont spoil it, just come see for yourself. Then enjoy the area and take a lovely stroll through Central Park. 😊 My partner thought it would be “boring” based on the online photos but later admit while we were there that it was actually quite enjoyable. Loved the (what I assume to be temporary) childrens art exhibit too, too cute. But then again I am an educator and work with kids often so I might be biased 😅
Expect to spend about 3 hours hereshape of museum is conducive to sequential storytelling
Beautiful collection on display! I would highly recommend visiting while youre in New York.
A small personal museum experience. I appreciated how the layout really gives a sense of progression. Simple and elegant architecture. Worth a visit, especially if its displaying an exhibit you are interested in.
It’s a limited collection during COVID-19 but it’s open and running and the building and architecture is stunning. There is a small collection of Picasso that we enjoyed a lot.At the moment there is a big screen hanging in the middle of the museum that shows short films as a way to enjoy something during the pandemic.Lots of restrooms on every floor.
A must visit for art lovers. Surprisingly, it was busy and there were more people that I thought would be here. You must be fully vaccinated to enter and show proof. You can spend hours looking at art, they have a place to grab something to eat, a bit pricey but its inside the museum.Dont forget to pick up a souvenir before you leave to remember your trip at the gift shop.
I came here with my husband yesterday and really wanted to enjoy it but there was no coat check. It was inconvenient to have to carry around our bags and coats the whole time. Also the security needs to be a little lax. I get that dumb tourists from out of town with their 8 kids touch the art and climb the walls but leave us child-less couples alone please. We just want to view the art in peace and take photos of the art as well. No need to treat us like wild animals.
Fascinating art exhibitions, unique experience, amazing architecture.
Great architecture. Great art. You pay what you want after 6pm on Saturday. Only down full loads of exhibition in progress so it’s not really fair if you do go in and pay the full price.
The Guggenheim building itself is a work of art. The collection of Impressionist paintings is excellent.
Beautiful inside and out! Only be aware of the fact that quite a big part of the museum is closed until July 2023 since they are changing exhibitions
Its a very nice museum. Not very big and very well organized. Can be explored in two hours. Lots of Kandinsky. Probably the largest collection of his paintings. Some paintings are available online on the museum website. However, seeing them in real size is still worth it, besides some artworks are not available online, e.g. Gillian Wearings.
Went there for the “around the circle” exposition of Kandinsky. Really enjoyed the way it was designed and the content. However, I found very inconvenient that they didn’t have lockers or anywhere to store bags when I visited. They were also not helpful at all when I asked if there was an alternative option to store my almost 13kg heavy backpack. Except for this, highly recommended.
Architecturally it was pleasing. The artwork on display looked like a kindergartner did it. Plus the security staff were over the top. Literally every 10 feet. Like someone was going to steal something. Also mask police everywhere too.
Be mindful that you will be walking through spiral galleries that are on a slant. Also, pro tip: all the bathrooms are next to the elevator, single use. It is a gorgeous space, worth a quick visit for sure!
Tremendous waste of $18 and time. There were only three “art” exhibitions open, and everything else was either empty or fenced off. A video of a person “vocalizing” was projected in the atrium. It was incredibly disturbing to be trying to look through the exhibits while hearing horrendous, breathing, chanting, and yelling sounds from the video. The exhibition on the highest level is a complete disdain to society. Sexualized modern (2018-21) photographs of people, in an almost pornographic manner. I’m not a huge fan of modern art, but that exhibit along with the horrible noise made my friend and I walk out. Do not waste your money or time at the Guggenheim, go to the MET or Jewish Museum down the street instead.
Great artwork and easy to get around. Not the usual maze museum.
I have been wanting to visit the Guggenheim museum for years. I live so close, but for some reason there was always something that came between me and visiting this incredible place. On a beautiful spring day, as restrictions on covid-19 are beginning to lift, my husband and I decided it was time to visit the Guggenheim! I was not expecting it to be so dark inside, but that was because of the current art installment of a giant projection screen. The content was interesting, but I suppose it should be noted that the lighting was low and I think there was something to that which made my husband feel a bit of vertigo. If you are sensitive to that kind of thing, it might be something to consider. Personally, I love the way this museum is designed! In many museums, it seems you can get turned around so many times that you end up missing some of the displays. In the guggenheim, you sort of have one way in and one way out. You cant really get very lost in this building! The simplicity of that may be part of the appeal. I have to say my favorite bit of the entire visit was the childrens artwork upstairs! This is the thing that brought me to tears. Their pieces are so honest and the fact that they were created during a pandemic really gave them a unique weight.I have been an artist my entire life (portraitist in realism), and have to say Ive never been especially drawn to the work of Jackson Pollock. But his Mural captured me in an unexpected way. There truly was something about seeing it in person and really being able to examine the brush strokes and the layers. The energy of the piece was easier to feel. Looking at it on a flat page just doesnt do it justice. It made me wonder if he had a vision in mind before he began or if he simply began and let the vision evolve. Did the strokes inspire the piece?
The building itself is beautiful but a little smaller than I expected. The collection is also not that large and mostly Kandinsky. Still interesting and worth a visit, especially if you are into abstraction.
Went here years ago and have no desire to go back. Went after 5 on a Saturday for pay as you wish. And the staff got mad at me after paying the suggestion donation of $1. And honestly that was all it was worth. What we saw was dirty car engines on a bare mattress table ls and chairs stuck together with cement broken TVs glued together and a bunch of old shoes. I honestly could make half of this art from the junkyard. Ive seen better art in central park street artists
This place offers magic for contemporary art, like none of the other museums
I got motion sickness here, the first set of bathrooms is not made for use for people with knees. The air is hard to breathe unless you are by the fountain. While I was in the bathroom someone screamed I guess someone fainted. The top part is very cold and other parts will have you sweating.Dear People, stop taking pictures of the art and turning them in to NTFs. Your horrible and devaluing the art. I hate that it is legal. Its not your art, you didnt learn how to paint. You hurt artist every where. One the featured artists was so shocking I almost was sick for a whole different purpose, I wont speak of it.
The architecture is great, and there is a small subsection of more prestigious artists off the main gallery. Start at the top and work your way down. The bathrooms are small, to say the least.
The Gillian Wearing collection is very repetetive. Currently its on every floor. Art is subjective, but must it take up most of the space? Maybe. I personally prefer the section with the impressionist art. Check on their website which exhibit is currently filling the space. If seeing the same face hundreds of times on every floor is your thing, I recommend this.
The building is simply a masterpiece. So good and unique. The permanent collection is pretty amazing. Many Picassos, some Van Goghs and many other very good pieces. A word of caution though: please check ahead of time what temporary exhibit they have when you are planning to visit. I literally suffered through the torture of about 10 extremely bad singers doing something similar to singing, off-key, very loudly. It was extremely annoying. And the worst part was that this was supposed to be the exhibit. So we missed out on seeing proper art. When I expressed my disappointment, they somewhat politely said that they didnt care, not their problem. Not using those words, but implying that.
Beautiful architecture by Frank Lloyd Wright - must visit if you’re in NYC.
Great architecture also from the inside. at every single level there are different rooms to discover. The café offers a comforting view over Central Park.
Art and architecture is awesome but organisation is just terrible. You buy timed tickets but stand in line for security with everyone, also people not having tickets who want to buy on the spot. Nothing on the Museum site informs about it.Security should never be an excuse for just bad organisation and lack of common sense.Be here at least 45mins if not an hour ahead of your timed entry.
Terrific museum, lots to see and do. Meaningful and moving, a really introspective opportunity.
What a curly cue of a building - love this place and bless Peggy for building up this enormous collection and dumping it on the park !
Great exhibit. Beautiful Kandinsky works. I couldnt wear my pocketbook on my front. Difficult to carry it also. Gift shop tight, Cafe very nice. Expensive.
Total reviews rating 4.4
199 Reviews for Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum 2023:
Review №1
2022-01-02Terrific museum— a great mix of very recent and slightly older modern and contemporary art. The walk through the rotunda is a great way to explore the exhibits, and the architecture is lovely. The line to get in may go around the block, so advanced reservation is recommended. The queues are well managed, and they move fast. The staff is very helpful and professional.
Review №2
2022-01-01Really nice museum, if only from an architectural standpoint. Everything is on a spiral ramp that goes up and then on each floor there are rooms, which usually host an exhibition. Unlike the other museums, this is the only one that has kept the free offer ticket to enter, which is usually on Saturday from 4pm to 6pm. you still need to reserve your ticket online for free admission as well. It is definitely worth a visit, which lasts 1 hour, 1.5 hours at most.
Review №3
2022-05-21I went 5 years ago to this museum and I didnt like the expositions too much in than time, or perhaps I was too young to appreciate it. But Im so glad I got to visit the museum again, I liked the expositions a lot. They had a lot of contemporary artists but also some classics as Picasso, etc.In my opinion, one of the biggest work of art in this museum is the building itself, which with it ramp, cylindrical and white wall make you feel like you are in a shell 🐚We got there first time in the morning and it was a medium size line so I recommend get there on time and be patient
Review №4
2022-02-21The current exhibits include impressive works by Vasily Kandinsky, Jeanne C Jones, Gillian Wearing, and the Thannhauser Collection. The museum does a great job at controlling crowds and allowing visitors to take it all in at a good pace. Tickets (buy online to ensure speedier admissions) for two was $50 and seeing people support the arts, as we regain some sort of normal, was priceless. One of the best Sunday afternoons that we have had in New York City in over 2 years.
Review №5
2022-06-29The layout is great, a very fluid experience. Obviously the architecture alone is a draw but their collections are well done with clear labels. Some of the pieces had a lot of glare because of their placement on the side walls but that was my only complaint. Their are unisex bathrooms on entry level and theres a gift shop at the top and also as you exit the gallery.
Review №6
2022-05-23Had a wonderful day at the Guggenheim! I went as much to see the architecture as the art, but both were spectacular. About four floors of the Frank Lloyd Wright designed spiral gallery were devoted to a showing of Kandinsky paintings from his earliest works to his last. Great opportunity to really explore all facets of this important 20th Century artist in chronological order with helpful descriptions of the paintings and their history. Also appreciated the senior rate tickets for only $18 instead of the regular $25 adult rate.
Review №7
2022-05-02Beautiful building, indeed. Interesting permanent exposition (Monet, Manet, Picasso, etc.). Classics.Pay attention - they dont have lockers for bags or backpacks! And you have to carry your backpack on the front (so on your belly), and not on your back. So if you can, dont go with too big backpacks.We loved one of the exhibitions (Kandinsky), but not the 2 other ones (not mentioning the artists - its a matter of taste)... but when you only like 1 out of 3 exhibitions... its a bit a pity. If you are lucky, youll be visiting it during exhibitions you like! 🤞
Review №8
2022-02-27Lovely small scale art museum. Unique building and navigation style. As with most modern art, you would go “I think I can do that” on a number of the displays, and “wow, that’s amazing” on the rest. A good spend of about 2 hours. Check your local library for museum passes, and make your tax dollars work!
Review №9
2022-05-14What can be said that hasn’t been said already? You go for the Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, and stay for the world class art. No other museum can compare.It’s spiral design is perfect for starting at the top and winding your way down to the lobby and out into the shop. UX design at its finest.Check for open times but also set a reminder for the Pay What You Wish Saturdays to pop in when you’re on a budget.
Review №10
2022-03-19I’m at the Guggenheim Museum and I have to pee. Each bathroom is single occupancy in its own little column like space. I push the door, but it won’t budge so I’m guessing it’s occupied. I go up a level by going through the winding walkway that spirals upward. Another identical island of a bathroom appears and it’s also locked. I repeat this again on the next floor to no avail. Finally, I’m at the top of the spiral and I see out of the corner of my eye a normal looking bathroom door.Too suspicious.I see a museum staff member. Do I dare make a fool of myself and ask him how to access these bathrooms? I have nothing to lose. I approach him and tell him of my plight of inaccessible bathrooms. In the back of my head, I’m wondering if locked bathroom doors could’ve been part of Frank Lloyd Wright’s vision when he designed the museum. Is it part of the contemporary art experience that I am too oblivious to pick up on?The staff member told me all of them must’ve been occupied and the one behind me was open. I was incredulous, but lo, the door gave way, and I was in the bathroom.After using it, I looked around at the exhibit on the top floor. It’s Gillian Wearing, and she’s wearing masks. It was good mix of creepy and intriguing. I go down a level and out of curiosity, try to open the bathroom. It was unlocked! The layout was strange with the toilet hidden from view unless you went around the corner. I took a video and then discovered this floor also had a Gillian Wearing exhibit.Almost every floor had a Gillian Wearing exhibit and on one of the floors had her display of masks she had used as props in portraits. I must’ve missed them on my quest to use the bathroom.