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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

1071 Fifth Ave. at 89th St., New York City, NY 10128 (Manhattan)
212 423 3500
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Ranked #180 of 719 attractions in New York City
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Type: Museums, Art Museums
Description: The circular Frank Lloyd Wright-designed building is as much of a draw as the museum's collection of modern art.
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Melbourne, Australia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

A wettish NY on a Sunday so we headed off to the Guggenheim, together with most of the other visitors in Manhattan. Fortunately we had an express pass so didn't have to queue. The circular display space (which is over half of the building) was closed for a new display to be opened toward the end of July. I really... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Unbelievable, you spend 30 usd and there is absolutely nothing worthwhile! We were out in 20 minutes despite the rain... Half of the museum is closed and what is left is so poor, incredible. Every Amsterdam museum will eat this for breakfast, its total robbery!!!

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Greece
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW via mobile

We went to the Guggenheim museum in NY today with my wife. There was a waiting line of 30 minutes (in the rain), and when we finally got inside we were informed that the ramps (the round part) were closed for the setting up of the new exhibition. They told us that because we would only see half the museum... More

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Brisbane
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW via mobile

Thank heavens for the New York Pass. If I had paid $25 each to get into this place I would have been filthy! We spend hours and hours in all sorts of Museums and Art Galleries all around the world and we were done with this place in 30 minutes. Very, very disappointing.

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birmingham
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

To be fair we visitied after going to MOMA earlier in the week and we very underwhelmed. The real star of the show was the building itself which is incredible. Not a big fan of Japanese modern art so other than the dozen pieces in the side gallery, the exhibits left us a bit cold. Spent a nice half hour... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW via mobile

The architecture is amazing and worth seeing from the inside. We went on a Saturday when you can get in for a donation after 17:45 until closing at 19:45. However at 17:45 the queue was round the block! Half the museum was closed as they were installing new exhibits so I'm glad I didn't pay the full $22 as there... More

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Adelaide South Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

Having just toured the architecturally wonderful Walt Disney Theatre in LA designed by Frank Gehry of Guggenheim Bilboa fame we made our way to the NYC Guggenheim. I had previously heard this was a Frank Lloyd Wright design but was still expecting something extraordinary. Alas! Rarely have I been so disappointed in a holiday experience. As another reviewer commented the... More

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New York City, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

The art is really nice, the exhibits vary throughout the year, and the building itself is amazing art. I wish the cover charge wasn't so high though, but there are memberships.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

I was unlucky that an installation was going in (or being taken out) it was never explained and so i felt i didnt get the full sense of one of NYC most iconic buildings. the entry fee was reduced down to $15 from 22 but i did feel shortchanged. Some stunning pieces of art on the walls - but for... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

This building must be experienced by walking along it's circular ramp. there may be some great art on the curved wall but the museum building is a work of art.

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