The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum or more commonly known as the Guggenheim is a very well-known museum in New York City. It is located at Upper East Side New York City. It was opened to the public on October 21, 1959. Since then it has underwent several renovation.

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum information on Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solomon_R._Guggenheim_Museum

It has special exhibitions which are currently on view. One of which is the Haunted: Contemporary Photography/Video/Performance which started last March 26 until September 6, 2010. Another featured exhibition is the Broken Forms: European Modernism from the Guggenheim Collection which started from July 9, 2010 until January 5, 2011. The museum's current featured collection on view is the Thannhauser Collection.

Guggenheim Museum's Featured Exhibits

http://www.guggenheim.org/

The museum is very easy to find for it has the most unique building architecture in the whole city of New York. It is open from 9am until 6pm during Sunday to Wednesday. While on Friday to Saturday the museum closes at 8pm. The museum is closed the whole day every Thursday.

Admission fee for adults is $12 and only $7 for students and senior citizen.

Museum's Admission and Schedule

http://www.ny.com/museums/guggenheim.html

There's also an online store where guest can buy books, exhibition catalogs and souvenir items. You can also join in and become a museum member where you can enjoy special discounts and other freebies from the museum. There is a number of different membership categories available.

Membership information

https://ny.guggenheim.org/SSLPage.aspx?pid=209

Museum's visitor's guide

http://gonyc.about.com/cs/attractions/p/guggenheim.htm

The Guggenheim Museum in the New York City is great place to visit, especially for those who are interested in contemporary artwork. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, a famous architect, the museum is famous for its spiral architecture. It has an extensive display of permanent exhibits, sculpture and paintings at its main building premises. next to the main building is another building which hosts a number of exclusive art exhibitions and events.

About Guggenheim Museum

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There are self-guided audio tours as well as guided tours available at the museum. Everyday between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., a free talk session is held on the artworks and also on the upcoming exhibitions and events. Special events are held on Friday evenings. The museum remains open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., except all Thursdays. On Fridays however, it closes at 7:45 pm because of the special events and exhibitions. It remains open on all holidays apart from Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Admission, events and exhibitions

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Tickets to the museum are available online as well as on the spot. Ticket for an adult cost $18. Students and senior citizens get a discount up to 20%. The ticket counter closes 30 minutes before the closing time of the museum.

Ticket information

http://www.guggenheim.org/new-york/visit-us/hours-and-ticketing

There is a coatroom where you can unload your coats and bags before you enter the museum. You can get wheelchairs for those who require, as well as small strollers and carrier bags for kids at the coatroom. You can visit the cafeteria and gift shop at the museum building premises.

Other information

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