The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum on Fifth Avenue at 89th Street is one of the world’s most recognised art museums, housed in Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic spiral building — designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019. Adult tickets US$30 (12–64 years); seniors (65+) US$19; children under 12 free. Open Sunday to Friday 11 am–6 pm; Saturday 11 am–8 pm. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. The permanent Thannhauser Collection includes 30+ Picassos, works by Van Gogh, Monet, Degas, Cézanne, Gauguin, and Kandinsky.
Conceived in 1943 and opened on 21 October 1959, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum changed the world of modern art twice — once for its extraordinary collection, and once for Frank Lloyd Wright’s spiralling concrete masterpiece. The building widens continuously as it rises — inspired by the interior of a nautilus shell — and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019 as part of a group of eight Wright masterworks.
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Wright’s design philosophy: visitors take the elevator to the top floor and descend the single continuous ramp while viewing art — the works displayed in bays opening off the ramp, with natural light from the central skylight dome above. The building itself becomes part of the art experience. The ramp design makes the Guggenheim uniquely navigable — a flowing journey through art rather than a sequence of rooms. The building was declared a New York City landmark in 1990 and UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019.
The permanent highlight — a survey of French Impressionism and Post-Impressionism donated by art dealer Justin Thannhauser. Over 30 works by Pablo Picasso — among the finest Picasso concentrations anywhere in the world — alongside key works by Gauguin, Degas, Monet, Cézanne, and Van Gogh. Accessible with every admission ticket.
The museum holds one of the world’s great Kandinsky archives, reflecting Solomon Guggenheim’s personal enthusiasm for the Russian abstract pioneer. Constantin Brancusi’s non-objective sculptures — including works from his Bird in Space series — are also significant holdings. The collection spans the full arc of 20th-century art.
The Guggenheim’s rotating programme has included major retrospectives of Jackson Pollock, Robert Mapplethorpe, Kandinsky, and thematic exhibitions connecting art history to contemporary practice. Temporary exhibitions are included with every admission ticket. Check the museum website for the current programme before visiting.
| Ticket Type | Price (2026) |
|---|---|
| Adult (12–64 years) | US$30 |
| Senior (65+ years) | US$19 |
| Child (under 12 years) | Free |
Your ticket includes: all permanent and temporary exhibitions, a downloadable audio guide (English, Spanish, French, German, Italian), free Wi-Fi. No time limit once inside — visitors select an entry time but can stay as long as they wish.
Buy This TicketThree world-class art institutions in a single booking: the Guggenheim (modern/contemporary art, Wright’s spiral), MoMA (200,000+ international modern and contemporary works), and the Whitney (American art, 20th century to present). Exceptional value for dedicated art lovers.
Buy This TicketThe New York CityPASS and NYC Explorer Pass also include the Guggenheim with significant multi-attraction savings.
Mid-visit café with Central Park views — tea, coffee, wine, beer, pastries, and salads. Opens daily at 10:30 am.
The museum’s main restaurant — a beautifully designed dining space by artist Sarah Crowner with colourful interiors. Lunch and light dishes. Opens weekdays at 11:30 am; weekends at 11 am.
Address: 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10128 (Upper East Side, between 88th and 89th Streets)
Photography is permitted in most areas for personal use. Flash and tripods are not allowed. Some temporary exhibitions may restrict photography.
Yes — the museum is fully wheelchair accessible. The continuous ramp has no stairs in the main gallery circuit. Free wheelchairs on a first-come, first-served basis.
Frank Lloyd Wright designed the museum so visitors ride the elevator to the top and descend the ramp while viewing art — a continuous flow through the collection without the interruption of doorways. He believed viewing art while gently descending is more contemplative than climbing stairs between rooms.
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