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The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is one of the most popular attractions for people on New York City tours. It has virtually everything for modern art and architecture fans and will not disappoint you on any given day. The museum was designed by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright, and houses an amazing collection of exhibits to astonish visitors. Below is everything you need to know about visiting the Guggenheim Museum when on your NYC private tours.
Visiting the Guggenheim Museum in New York City
The museum has an impressive collection of modern art from great masters like Vincent Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Franz Marc, and more. The most famous artworks in the Guggenheim Museum include Komposition 8 by Vasily Kandinsky, Empire of Light by René Magritte, and Alchemy by Jackson Pollock. You can also see sculptural installations like The Matter of Time by Richard Serra and floral installations like the Puppy by Jeff Koons in the museum.
The Guggenheim Museum stays open on all days of the week from 10:00 am to 05:30 pm. The closing hours on Tuesdays and Saturdays are extended to 08:00 pm. You can check the museum’s website for any changes to the opening hours and schedules. Mondays are usually the busiest days to visit the Guggenheim Museum. So plan your trip to the museum on other days. The best way to avoid the crowd and explore the artworks in the museum to the fullest will be to arrive early.
The admission prices are $25 for adults and $18 for students and seniors. Children under 12 are allowed free entry to the museum. Note that the Guggenheim Museum also offers many discounts on ticket prices throughout the year, so consult with your New York City tours guide to know more about that. You can also save on the admission tickets by buying the New York CityPass. This will also allow you multiple visits to the Guggenheim Museum. The museum has a pay-what-you-wish donation policy on Saturday nights as well. However, it can get quite busy on Saturday evenings.
To get the best experience, start at the top floor and methodically work your way through the museum. Take the elevator to the top floor and walk down the spiral interior exploring the exhibitions and galleries. This way, you can also enjoy the artworks in the museum at your pace and beat the crowd to experience the extensive permanent collections in the Guggenheim Museum. You can also opt for a free self-guided audio tour of the museum to have an enriching experience.