Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in Garfield

11/23/2022If you only like realistic art, this is not the place for you. The building is very interesting and the artwork moreso. It will invoke a number of feelings and even more questions.

Ive heard about this museums architectural beauty but never had a chance to visit here.I loved how it was display artworks inside of the building and they had fantastic European collections (even though it was much less than what I expected). Alex Katz-Gathering exhibition was ongoing which I wasnt crazy about but it was still worth to visit.I highly recommend you to visit here when your legs are not so tired because seeing all the artworks they displayed, you better walk from the top floor to the lobby.Overall, I was happy to visit here to see the beauty of its building. What a beautiful museum!

Architecturally superb. The building alone is amazing. There are so many contemporary works of art, we stayed for hours. Well worth the subway ride from our hotel.

I couldnt give it 5 stars because I unfortunately caught the museum when they were switching out exhibitions. Therefore there were only 2 floors open. Fortunately they tell you before you enter and pay, and the admission cost is discounted to $14 (instead of $25). However, one of the floors was still with seeing, the other was not in my opinion.Im really bummed about my timing for this museum. I would not go again if they only have 2 floors open. From what I saw from previous reviews and pictures, it looks awesome when its fully up and running.

Very pleasant experience and some very interesting artwork on display!Very nice gift shop and fancy little food shop. Even outside of the museum there are a number of nice vendors selling touristy items.Pro Tip: Upon entry take the elevator to the top level and work your way down, so you arent tired when you are done!

Beautiful museum and it was amazing to see Kandinsky in real life...but, they force you to take part in a self asphyxiation ritual designed to hide the lower part of your face. It shouldnt be mandatory to take part in the ritual. Some people like to breath like naturally born human beings - without a mask.

Very easy to walk around and has a good display of artwork. The building itself is also an artwork. The top floor doesnt have security standing and it feels a little dangerous with the open handrail. If you come with a child you must be careful.

Lovely building and really great gallery.The lower levels are fantastic with a wide range of artists exhibited.Unfortunately they seem to have acquired a job lot of Kandinskys which covered around 3-4 levels probably 80% of what they had on display.I enjoyed the shop and bagged myself a Picasso.

Nice architecture of the building, quite quiet and peaceful place however not many exhibits as for a such a big place, also notes with descriptions next to the exhibits very limited. It’s really good to buy tickets in advance not to stay in queue.

As an uncultured heathen I dont normally go into art museums but as a fan of Frank Lloyd Wrights work the Guggenheim was on my short list of places I had to see while I was in New York. The building of course is stunning from the outside but as is typical of Wrights work you have to go inside to really appreciate the genius touches he brings. The spiral ramp with small galleries as offshoots gives a nice flow to the exhibits thats easy to navigate. As you proceed along the ramp you also notice how hes made use of a lot of negative space to put the focus on the artwork within each recessed display area while still adding details like the incline coming up from the floor or the geometric shapes in the lighting panels that keep it from just being a generic white wall without distracting from the art piece. Of course, the cupola at the top of the gallery is a major highlight and totally in keeping with Wrights love of natural light. Wrights love of nature can be seen in the various planters scattered about the gallery that bring some greenery into what could easily be a sterile, urban space. Just like other Wright creations such as Fallingwater and Taliesin its well worth spending time in the Guggenheim to soak in the architects work.Oh, and the art was cool too I guess :)

The building itself is a gem. If you are fan of Kandinsky or Vicuna, you must visit the museum. However, there is not much else to see inside, just a few pieces from other authors. That being said, I still enjoyed it and would recommend visiting.

I like the architectural layout of the museum, a one-of-a-kind experience. The structure itself is a work of art, just look at the photos Ive taken!The artwork highlighted that week was okay.We enjoyed the cafe space and browsing in the souvenir shops!

Meh… I know people come for the art and architecture, but I didn’t really see the value. The MET had much more to see for just a few dollars extra. The building architecture reminds me of a parking garage. I’d only recommend if you can go for free or severely discounted tickets

Great museum with an adorable Kandinsky collection. The building architecture was created by one of the famous American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and took about 15 years.

Designed by renowned US architect Frank Lloyd Wright, the building of the Guggenheim Museum is as mesmerizing as some of the art on display. Take the elevator to the top of the building. Start your visit there and go down the ramp. This is most likely the best way to visit the museum and will make the most sense since it requires the least physical effort. You can do the opposite, but the extra effort to climb the ramp will tire you out and take away from your enjoyment. The museums permanent collection is somewhat conventional. It features many impressionist and post impressionists works. Works from the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century are not uncommon in the US. If youre a fan, make sure to allocate enough time as the collection includes your favorite artists, including Monet and Manet, Picasso, Renoir, Van Gogh, etc. If youve had enough of these artists - sometimes I wonder how so many of their works are in so many museums in the US and across Europe - focus on the temporary exhibits. When I visited, the main artist on display was Kandinsky. Oh yes, and do take the time to admire the building!

One of the best museums in nyc. I highly recommend checking out the Kandinsky exhibit- one of the best ones I’ve seen recently. I also enjoyed discovering Cecilia Vicuña, a contemporary Chilean artist.Make sure to check out the Thannhauser Collection, it’s a must!!The museum provides enough info and context so that everyone can enjoy and learn new things. The staff is also very friendly. And ofc that the architecture is breathtaking so it’s worth going even just for that.About tickets, I got mine the same day online so you can just get them on your phone before going to avoid the line.

I think the of this museum as more of an architectural landmark. The staff is so kind and the museum is easy to move through! You can easily spend 1-2 hours here, it’s not a huge collection. Masks are required right now as an FYI.

Spent a rainy, day off here and enjoyed every second of it. The staff was incredibly helpful and sweet asking people to wear a mask in the museum. An absolute stunning building that should be enjoyed inside and outside.

The Guggenheim is very fun to visit, for both its wild architecture and its art exhibitions. Entry tickets are a bit expensive at $25 per person, so make sure to check if your employer has a corporate membership. The way the exhibits are curated along the spiral is so fun.

Not one to miss! The exhibitions are well-researched and remarkably extensive, and obviously the building itself is gorgeous. The spiral layout is both fun and functional (its hard to get lost!).The layout does somewhat limit the exhibitions to be primarily paintings, though they do a good job using the side wings to display installations and sculptures. The permanent collection is also neat to look through, with iconic Monets and Picassos, among other masters.

The layout is great, a very fluid experience. Obviously the architecture alone is a draw but their collections are well done with clear labels. Some of the pieces had a lot of glare because of their placement on the side walls but that was my only complaint. Their are unisex bathrooms on entry level and theres a gift shop at the top and also as you exit the gallery.

Two types of experiences. First, outside. Walk around an iconic building by American legendary architect Frank Loyd Wright. Soak the views from different angles and enjoy taking unique pictures.Second, inside. Check the speicific displays so you plan your time. The permanent exhibition and walk through the famous spiral are 100% worth the entry ticket. If you decide to enter, start from the top and walk your way down. Also, do a bit of research on the building itself and the expositions so you get more context.We had the luck to come when Kandinsky art was in display and we had a blast.The store also offers unique morabilia, well worth it.Lastly, recommend to bundle this visit with either (1walk around the neighborhood and make your way to iconic Madison Av and fifth Av. for window shopping towards Time Sq. or (2stroll on Central Park.

Took advantage of the pay as you wish on a Sat evening. I arrived there around 730p (closes at 8pand staff were all ready closing off the entrances- but you can enter! Glad I didn’t pay the full price- less than half an hour is good enough. It’s the cool iconic historical building of its time but the exhibition for Kandinsky is underwhelming. The staff were pleasant and didn’t necessarily push or announce for people to leave as they were closing.

A big gallery designed so impressively that every piece of art can be proud to be exhibited there.The architectural phenomenon, well-curated exhibitions.

The Guggenheim Museum itself has gorgeous architecture and the exhibits are well spaced. I personally prefer galleries which have a but more diversity though. There was the Kandinsky exhibit which was wonderful and the collection from the Thannhauser collection which had amazing works by Cezanne, Picasso, Renoir, Van Gogh, Manet, Gauguin etc, However, there was so much space there that I feel more works could have been exhibited. Staff were really friendly and welcoming.

If youre on the upper east side on a Wednesday and you have the art museum urge, the Metropolitan Museum is closed but the Guggenheim is open on Wednesdays. Better still, at our local library, we were able to get a membership card for the Guggenheim so that entry was free.The art is eclectic, very modern and sometimes bizarre. As I have aged (I am now 72I am acutely aware as I walk up and down the spiral ramp, that this museum is not" on the level."We had a pleasant salad and a decent cup of tea at the little cafe. The cafe closes earlier than the museum so dont wait until the end of the day to get your food.

Had a wonderful day at the Guggenheim! I went as much to see the architecture as the art, but both were spectacular. About four floors of the Frank Lloyd Wright designed spiral gallery were devoted to a showing of Kandinsky paintings from his earliest works to his last. Great opportunity to really explore all facets of this important 20th Century artist in chronological order with helpful descriptions of the paintings and their history. Also appreciated the senior rate tickets for only $18 instead of the regular $25 adult rate.

We loved our visit! The main exhibit was all about Kandinsky but they had a 4th and 5th grade art program and we were impressed about how art can transform perspective. They also had an interesting exhibition from Gillian Wearing that we liked too.The bathrooms were pretty small though.

This museum is very close to the Met museum. The Guggenheim is a must go for a quick short visit to New York City. It takes around 1 hour to completely check it. As far as I know, they offer a 1 dollar ticket entry once it hits 6 pm. So definitely consider visiting it in the afternoon. My personal favorite collection was the Tannhauser collection, consisting of artists such as Picasso, Gauguin, Monet, Manet, Van Gogh, Rousseau, Cézanne.Consider visiting the store museum for coasters or post cards.

I went 5 years ago to this museum and I didnt like the expositions too much in than time, or perhaps I was too young to appreciate it. But Im so glad I got to visit the museum again, I liked the expositions a lot. They had a lot of contemporary artists but also some classics as Picasso, etc.In my opinion, one of the biggest work of art in this museum is the building itself, which with it ramp, cylindrical and white wall make you feel like you are in a shell 🐚We got there first time in the morning and it was a medium size line so I recommend get there on time and be patient

What can be said that hasn’t been said already? You go for the Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, and stay for the world class art. No other museum can compare.It’s spiral design is perfect for starting at the top and winding your way down to the lobby and out into the shop. UX design at its finest.Check for open times but also set a reminder for the Pay What You Wish Saturdays to pop in when you’re on a budget.

My 84 year old mother, in a wheelchair, really enjoyed this experience. We stated at the top of the museum and worked our way down. Wheelchair friendly! I would have enjoyed more variety in the displays, but it was enjoyable. Everybody still was wearing masks.

I had been planning a visit to the Guggenheim for a long time. This is simply a must for anyone interested in architecture and art. First of all the building and it’s architecture are mesmerizing, what a great achievement. Nothing I have seen compares to it. I cannot really describe it but it was the feeling I had when walking through the building. Not to mention that the building was established in the 1950’s. I loved the exhibitions of Jennie C. Jones: Dynamics and Gillian Wearing: Wearing Masks. Don’t forget to download the Digital Guide on the Bloomberg app.

Powerful and impressive collection on the second floor including some Picassos and a Monet. The remainder of the collection, including the masks exhibit that is resident now, I found average albeit the concept interesting and inspired. The building itself is dizzying to climb. Absolutely worth a visit if you have the time but I prefer other museums in the city.

Frank Iloyd is a genius architect. His design is even modern and fancy in nowadays. I have wonderful experience in the museum. The staffs are also friendly and offer useful information.

Wow! If there was one museum I would recommend to visit in NYC it would be this one. Located on the 5th, across from Central Park it offers a peanent best of exhibition featuring Picassos, Van Goghs and Cesanes. Real treat are the guest exhibitions so you need to google to see whats on. Great museum!

Pro tip, no matter how they try and guide you, take the elevator to the top floors and walk down the spiral. Its allt easier on the knees and make the whole thing less oppressive, hated the Jeanie C. Jones exhibit. Minimalistic and boring.

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is a world renowned art institution that features prominent Impressionist, modern and contemporary works of art.Located in Manhattan, New York, the museum was named after its founder, Solomon Guggenheim, an American businessman and art collector and it was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, a highly influential architect in the 20th Century.In March of 2022, I brought and treated my wife and myself for a visit of the Guggenheim Museum and we both highly enjoyed our experience there.Our favorite art selections that was displayed at the museum were the works of art developed by Van Gogh such as the “Mountains Of Remy” and Pablo Picasso’s work, like the “Fernande with a Black Mantilla.”When traveling through the city, both my wife and I highly recommend a visit to the Guggenheim Museum.

I’m at the Guggenheim Museum and I have to pee. Each bathroom is single occupancy in its own little column like space. I push the door, but it won’t budge so I’m guessing it’s occupied. I go up a level by going through the winding walkway that spirals upward. Another identical island of a bathroom appears and it’s also locked. I repeat this again on the next floor to no avail. Finally, I’m at the top of the spiral and I see out of the corner of my eye a normal looking bathroom door.Too suspicious.I see a museum staff member. Do I dare make a fool of myself and ask him how to access these bathrooms? I have nothing to lose. I approach him and tell him of my plight of inaccessible bathrooms. In the back of my head, I’m wondering if locked bathroom doors could’ve been part of Frank Lloyd Wright’s vision when he designed the museum. Is it part of the contemporary art experience that I am too oblivious to pick up on?The staff member told me all of them must’ve been occupied and the one behind me was open. I was incredulous, but lo, the door gave way, and I was in the bathroom.After using it, I looked around at the exhibit on the top floor. It’s Gillian Wearing, and she’s wearing masks. It was good mix of creepy and intriguing. I go down a level and out of curiosity, try to open the bathroom. It was unlocked! The layout was strange with the toilet hidden from view unless you went around the corner. I took a video and then discovered this floor also had a Gillian Wearing exhibit.Almost every floor had a Gillian Wearing exhibit and on one of the floors had her display of masks she had used as props in portraits. I must’ve missed them on my quest to use the bathroom.

Wonderful experience and iconic design. Enjoyed the new shows as well as the regular collection. But glad we got free passes from our local library. Check at your local library, well worth it as normal entry is expensive!!!

We got tickets for their Pay-What-You-Want Saturday time and it was so well worth it! I went to the Guggenheim in Bilbao and was so excited to experience the site here. The architecture itself was fascinating. Must go!

The current exhibits include impressive works by Vasily Kandinsky, Jeanne C Jones, Gillian Wearing, and the Thannhauser Collection. The museum does a great job at controlling crowds and allowing visitors to take it all in at a good pace. Tickets (buy online to ensure speedier admissionsfor two was $50 and seeing people support the arts, as we regain some sort of normal, was priceless. One of the best Sunday afternoons that we have had in New York City in over 2 years.

We attended the Guggenheim for the pay-what-you-wish event on Saturday. Make sure you reserve your ticket ahead of time because even though we had tickets, there was still a line that we had to wait in, although it moved fast. The museum itself is really interesting, it’s a spiral structure so it’s a continuous walking experience. Some of the paintings were really cool and the best part was that it was really affordable!

A interestingly designed large concrete museum with definite 2001 (Space Odysseyvibes, all the way to having an annoying piped in sci-fi hum and questionable modern art (ex. a whole multi floor exhibit about a woman who makes masks and takes pictures of herself wearing them).....but that first floor room of classic master works of art is wonderful and worth the admission fee. There are 1-2 single stall unisex bathrooms per floor that are less than the size of most airline toilets. Glad we went but the real enjoyment for regular visitors will be depending on their interest in the rotating artist exhibits, as they make up 90% of the museum space.

Beautiful building but limited art on display- besides the small collection highlight to the side, I think there were only 3 featured artists in the main building. Definitely a check off my bucket list but I might choose another museum to visit if I come back to NYC.

Terrific museum— a great mix of very recent and slightly older modern and contemporary art. The walk through the rotunda is a great way to explore the exhibits, and the architecture is lovely. The line to get in may go around the block, so advanced reservation is recommended. The queues are well managed, and they move fast. The staff is very helpful and professional.

Really nice museum, if only from an architectural standpoint. Everything is on a spiral ramp that goes up and then on each floor there are rooms, which usually host an exhibition. Unlike the other museums, this is the only one that has kept the free offer ticket to enter, which is usually on Saturday from 4pm to 6pm. you still need to reserve your ticket online for free admission as well. It is definitely worth a visit, which lasts 1 hour, 1.5 hours at most.

Visited today in December 2021. The exhibits were insightful: Exhibits:Vasily Kandinsky: Etel Adnan: Light’s New Measure Event, Around the Circle, Gillian Wearing: Wearing Masks - eccentric simplistic pieces that and are thought provoking.

Always a pleasure to visit this museum. This is my most favourite museum of all because at a time it is dedicated to art by 2 artists (exception of ground floor). It allows you to soak in the work by artist from their early to late years and understand their evolution well. A must to visit.

A must-see for lovers of Architecture. We loved the exhibits and sat in the cafe that overlooks Central Park for quite a while. Note that there is currently no coat or bag check and vaccine records were checked before entering the building.