Solomon R Guggenheim Museum

(212) 423-3500

1071 5th Ave
New York, NY 10128 40.7829 -73.9595

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Solomon R Guggenheim Museum

Solomon R Guggenheim Museum

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The Scene – The Guggenheim holds an amazing assortment of Impressionist, post-Impressionist and other modernist work. The permanent exhibit devoted to the Justin K. Thannhauser Collection is chock-full of works of late 19th- and 20th-century masters, and the collection of paintings by Kandinsky and Chagall are among the best anywhere. – – The Collection – A controversial expansion and renovation in the early '90s restored and enhanced the Guggenheim. Now the art has some breathing room in the form of a gallery annex with well-proportioned spaces free of the sloping…

4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/25/07

Go during an interesting exhibit

by leotoni

Unfortunately, the permanent collection of the Guggenheim does not live up to its reputation. Very few examples of Monet, Picasso, and other modern artists you would expect to see at a museum of its caliber. The building in itself is an attraction, although it is going through some renovation at the moment. The Guggenheim does bring excellent exhibits, and that is what you should go see. From Aztec culture to architecture, they never disappoint.

  • Pros: Exhibits
  • Cons: Permanent collection not as good as one would expect, pricey
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/14/06

A must-see for art and architecture lovers.

by bootlegblonde

You really must take the time to see The Guggenheim while in NYC. The building itself is worth the trip and the ongoing Kandinsky exhibit is worth the price of admission ten times over. Right now, the outside facade is under renovation...which is dissapointing. But there is quite enough going on inside to keep you happy. Allow enough time to see the permanent collection also.

  • Pros: architecture, art, museum shop
  • Cons: rude guards, can get crowded
4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/17/02

give it a try

by animate719

It seems to me that the world of art has gotten a bad name from those of you who know very little to nothing about it. I don't understand why people have such a close-minded view of art right now when we're so accepting of other things, but art has extended its parameters and just because some people don't understand it doesn't mean that it's all horrible. Although the special exhibition isn't spectacular, it does have some good things to offer. Instead of going in there with a mind that painting and Impressionism is where art ended, try to understand that there's so much more to art than that.

The Details on Solomon R Guggenheim Museum

Know Before You Go:

In addition, the museum sponsors films, lectures and talks, as well as a jazz series in the Rotunda.

The Extras:

Check their website for a variety of education and internship programs.

Fun Fact:

The museum was originally caled "The Museum of Non-Objective Painting," and focused exclusively on the avant-garde.

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