Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Frank Lloyd Wright's spiral masterpiece on Fifth Avenue, a building that competes with the art inside it.
Example
You ride the elevator to the top and drift down the spiral ramp past the exhibition, which is the route Frank Lloyd Wright designed for.
Related terms
Museums
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
America's largest art museum, spanning 5,000 years on Fifth Avenue, from Egyptian temples to the rooftop bar.
Parks
Central Park
The 843-acre engineered wilderness at Manhattan's heart, designed by Olmsted and Vaux in 1858.
Museums
The Frick Collection
Old master paintings in a Gilded Age mansion on Fifth Avenue, reopened in 2025 after a five-year renovation.
Museums
Museum of Modern Art
The Midtown museum holding Starry Night, Les Demoiselles d'Avignon and the definitive modern art collection.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Guggenheim worth it if I only care about the building?
Yes. The rotunda experience is the attraction, and photography from the ground floor looking up is free with admission.
How long does the Guggenheim take?
Ninety minutes covers the ramp and side galleries comfortably, making it easy to pair with Central Park across the street.
Can I do the Guggenheim and the Met on the same day?
You can, but it is a heavy day. The Guggenheim takes about ninety minutes, so pairing it with Central Park across the street works better than two giants back to back.
