There's a hefty list of art movements covered in this Museum's
exhibits and collections. An A to Z list covering everything
from Abstract Expressionism, Cubism & Dada to Neo-Dada,
Pop Art & Symbolism. You can find these works of art in
different mediums such as: Film/Video, Paintings, Photography,
Sculpture and Works on Paper.
Established over 60 years ago by philanthropist Solomon R.
Guggenheim and artist-advisor Hilla Rebay this museum was
originally known as the Museum of Non-Objective Painting.
It was in 1943 that Frank Lloyd Wright, the great American
Architect, was called in to design the Museum's newest location.
It took 13 years and $2 million to build this architectural
wonder. 'And boy, it really is something else.....Unfortunately,
neither Wright nor Guggenheim lived to see it completed.
Upper
East Side/ 1071 Fifth Ave at 89th St.
Sat - Wed: 10:00 - 5:45 pm
Fri, Sat: 10:00 - 7:45 pm
Closed Thurs
(212) 423-3500
Museum Store Hours:
Saturday–Wednesday 9:30 AM–6:15 PM
Thursday 11 am – 6 pm
Friday 9:30 am –8:30 pm
Museum Store: (212)
423–3615.
Museum Café
Hours:
Exhibition Hours
Saturday–Wednesday 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
Thursday 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
Friday 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
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Tickets
Adults $18
Students and Seniors (65 years +) with valid ID $15
Children under 12 Free
Members Free
Some galleries may close prior to 5:45 PM Saturday–Wednesday
(8 PM Friday) |
Visit
their site
This is one of the six sights available
through City Pass. (click to get info
from this site)
Getting there by Subway: 6 leaves
you at a somewhat comfortable walk (8+ minutes?) | 
