1071 5th Ave./89th St., 212 423 3500. 14 F–Wed 10–5:45, Sat 10–7:45, closed Thurs. 09 $18, 65+ $15, under 12 free, audio tours free.
NYC’s only building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is shaped like a flattened corkscrew. The museum specializes in Modern art. Take the elevator to the top and walk down, viewing the special exhibits displayed in descending circles. Several smaller rooms on levels 2 and 3 hold the permanent collection, and level 5 usually presents a special show.
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interior of Guggenheim Museum in NYC |
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Alberto Burri exhibit at Guggenheim Museum in NYC |
A cafe with a view of Central Park, which is just across the street, serves light snacks.
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cafe at Guggenheim Museum in NYC |
Note that everyone seems to head to a museum when it rains or snows. Expect long lines then, sometimes situated outside the building.
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exterior of Guggenheim Museum in NYC |
Great lunch spots abound in this area.