Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

• If you are a dance lover, do not miss the Spanish Dance motif by Edgar Degas. You can find it in the Thannhauser Gallery on level 2
• Before the Mirror by Douard Manet depicts the private moment of the working class. Experience the openness of the painting in the Thannhauser Gallery on level 2
• Vasily Kandinsky’s Composition 8 is one of the most viewed paintings every year. Enjoy the interactive and geometric forms that create a dynamic and calm effect
• Jeff Koons’s Puppy is the perfect blend of sophistication and ancient art. It has been specifically created to instil confidence, optimism and security
• Get a feel of the paradox of day and night in the ‘Empire of Light’ by Rene Magritte. The luminescent sky becomes vivid under the empty darkness
• ‘The Matter of Time’ is an exemplary artwork consisting of 8 torqued ellipses of weathered steel.  14-foot curling walls are positioned around the sculpture
• The ‘Alchemy’ is one of the significant contributions to art in the 20th century. This is one of Jackson Pollock’s earliest paintings, using a revolutionary process using his entire body in the picture making

Distance from JFK airport to the Solomon R Guggenheim Museum is 13 miles

By Train

Travel Time: 1 h 6 m

Fare: 15.6 $ to  17.76 $ 

By Subway

Travel Time: 1 h 42 m

Fare: 7.8 $ to 10.5 $

Bus

Travel Time: 2 h 17 m

Fare: 22 $ to 32 $

Shuttle

Travel Time: 23 min

Fare: 29 $ to 41 $

Town car

Travel Time: 23 min

Fare: 86 $ to 125 $

Uber

Travel Time: 23 Min

Fare: 66 $ to 79 $

• Try to avail public transport to avoid the hassle of looking for a parking slot. This ensures you have enough time to explore the museum
• Be sure to wear comfortable footwear as the museum is to be explored on foot and the place is huge
• Book your tickets online to avoid long queues. Standing in long queues can be quite tiring leaving you with little energy to enjoy the place
• The fee of the museum can change from time to time. Ensure you check the prices beforehand to avoid last-minute shocks
• You can avail passes online for discounted rates
• Limited number of strollers are available in the coat room if you have little ones with you
• Get rid of all your extra baggage like coats or umbrellas. You can use the museum’s cloakroom which is free on the purchase of the admission ticket
• Take advantage of self-guided audio tours of the museum to learn more about the artworks
• To escape from the crowd, start from the top and work your way downwards. This way you can enjoy the place at your own pace

Sunday:         10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Monday:        10:00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Tuesday:        10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday:  10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Thursday:      10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Friday:            10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Saturday:       10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.