The mission of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation is to promote the understanding and appreciation of art, architecture, and other manifestations of visual culture, primarily of the modern and contemporary periods, and to collect, conserve, and study the art of our time. The Foundation realizes this mission through exceptional exhibitions, education programs, research initiatives, and publications, and strives to engage and educate an increasingly diverse international audience through its unique network of museums and cultural partnerships.
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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 Fifth Avenue at 89th Street
New York ,
NY ,
10128-0173 United States
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User Reviews Party at the Guggenheim!
Certainly a rival to the Brooklyn Museum's and the Natural History Museum's monthly First Saturdays or Fridays DJ dance parties. I actually came to see some art, but that is not the focus of the evening. It's dancing and drinking! I even saw some staff (I'm guessing because they had badges and keys hanging from their necks) get into the act. Hey-are you guys hiring? I'll be back for the next one! And maybe get some free drink tickets too!
by bryant on Mon, 09/13/2010 - 23:11
Overpriced!
This museum is way overpriced for the size of it. Go to the Museum of Modern Art for the same admission and see more art! That is what we come for and where is the permanent collection but hidden in a small side gallery. I'm disappointed in the new cafe. It does not cater to the needs of all museum goers. Save your money and go to a real restaurant. Seems like the Guggenheim should focus more on its flagship rather than its international pursuits.
by Alee on Sat, 04/10/2010 - 00:17
Disappointed
I am an art historian from the EU and this museum was number 1 on my list of must-sees in New York. After waiting in an insufferably long queue for admissions (apparently it was lunchtime for the staff), I finally gained entry. There are insufficient elevators (badly in need of updating). The exhibition was arranged from the bottom up and visitors encouraged to walk up the ramp. This is certainly difficult for elderly persons such as myself. The exhibition was lack-luster. The architecture of the building is the main draw. Avoid paying admission and view the building from the main floor. There is no charge for that. After walking around, we needed some refreshment and discovered that there is not a restaurant. The only food available is in a standing room only area hidden in one of the galleries. We had to re-enter the museum and ask to go up in the elevator. The food offerings were less than palatable and over-priced.
by marthatraveller on Fri, 01/08/2010 - 23:26
Wasted Day
There are much better museums to visit in New York, but if you have nothing to do, it's better to go here than waste a day watching television. I would recommend it to someone with strong interest in architecture, but most people would find it boring.
by J-Mata on Mon, 08/10/2009 - 18:33
miserable
bloody miserable experience! overpriced food and shoddy loos!
by lflatt on Sun, 06/07/2009 - 22:12
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