The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City
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Works on display at the museum include art by Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Joan Miro, Paul Klee, Paul Gauguin, Paul Cezanne and other famous artists dating from the late 19th-century to the present. In addition to the museum collection, special exhibits are offered on a regular basis.
The Guggenheim Museum is located at 5th Avenue and 89th street. The museum is open Saturday–Wednesday from 10 am to 5:45 pm, and Fridays from 10 am to 8 pm. The museum is closed Thursdays and Christmas Day.
Adult tickets cost $15, and $10 for students and seniors. Children under 12 and members enjoy free admission. On Friday evenings from 6 to 8 pm the museum has a suggested admissions policy.
To bypass the admissions line, you can order your tickets in advance online at www.guggenheim.org. Alternatively, is you are a museum member, CityPass holder or a visitor with a Guest Pass, you receive expedited ticketing at the Membership Desk. For additional information, visit the museum web site or contact Visitor Services at 212-423-3618, Monday–Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
Guggenheim Museum Cafe (212-427–5682) is open Saturday–Wednesday from 9:30 am to 5:45 pm, Thursday 9:30 am to 3 pm, and Friday 9:30 am to 8 pm.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York City, New York, 212-423–3500, www.guggenheim.org
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Written By the Travel Editors at VacationIdea.com, Last Update: Oct 16, 2003