Personally I consider it an example of valuable architecture and it is one of my favorite buildings in New York. I will not go into the merits of the exhibitions that can be found inside but only from an architectural point of view. Entrance to admire it on the ground floor is free and you are allowed to walk around the large atrium and see the internal structure. You can stop on the sofas and watch the play of light that is created based on the external light. To exit it is mandatory to pass through the shop divided into a part dedicated to the museum and one to ours, with decidedly original and interesting objects. The people who came with me, although ignorant from an architectural point of view, were unable to admire the particularity of the building, seeing substantial differences between the outside and the inside where smooth and monochromatic walls enclose a warm and fully usable environment.

The idea is born as a concept, options are considered, the perfect meaning is sought and it is reflected in a work that only the artist and his friends appreciate. Select art, art for sensitive people, art that excludes me. Art that I don't like. And also the museum bathrooms are very dirty.

The current Going Dark exhibition is a fascinating take by dozens of artists on the idea of personal visibility (and invisibility) without our culture. Wonderful work by well-known artists like Carrie Ann Weems, Kerry James Marshall, Henry Willis Thomas, Glenn Ligon, Faith Ringgold and many other artists who may be revelations to you. And, of course, the permanent Thannhauser Collection is worth a visit itself for anyone interested in art of the early modernists.

I visited the Guggenheim today. I started on floor six and worked my way down. The most positive thing I can say is that it was definitely not my cup of tea. I thought most of the displayed “pieces of art” were depressing…which I guess was the point. Getting a cab outside the museum was quite easy.

This is a museum that you definitely have to visit in NY. Beyond the art they display, the building itself is quite a spectacle and experience. As an architect, this building was my dream to see and my favorite of many! Its shape, color, internal and external movement, everything is worth it! He recommends making the visit and then sitting outside to eat a typical hot dog from the city, Nathan's, very delicious!!!

Magnificent building, whether from the exterior or the interior rotunda. On the other hand, the temporary exhibition is really for very contemporary art enthusiasts, and there are relatively few works on display. I preferred the one in Bilbao. The exhibition halls are good but

My wife and I visited the Guggenheim with our daughter, son-in-law, and three grandsons during a visit to NYC this past summer. We didn’t get to thoroughly enjoy the exhibits because our group hurriedly went up the spiral outside exhibits not giving us sufficient time to absorb the different artwork. But still there were some pieces that I really enjoyed.

Guggenheim has a great atmosphere, but despite the landmark building with plenty of space, the artwork collection on display is relatively modest. Some of the artworks are fantastic, e.g. one could stare at Kandinsky’s Blue Mountain for an hour, but the layout and space beg for more (and the Blue Mountain begs for a bench in front of it). My recommendation would be to visit The Met and MoMA first. If you choose to visit Guggenheim, do check out the museum shop though.

Of all the museums we visited in NYC, unfortunately this was the most disappointing. Sure the Frank Lloyd Wright design is iconic but the artwork inside was rather sparse and a lot of it just didn't interest us. We thought it would be best to take an elevator up to the top and then walk down the spiral. While that was a good idea, we missed the description of the artist and exhibit since it was down on the lower level. There is a nice room with a lot of recognizable artists (I think it was called the Tannhauser collection) but other than that, we were done a lot quicker than I thought we'd be. We got a little discount by using a CityPass package, and I'm glad we visited but I don't think we'll be back.

The Guggenheim is unique in that the museum features new artists all the time as the main exhibition, so you can come back year after year and see totally different works of art. However if you're picky with modern art, it is worth looking up the featured artist in advance as the majority of the museum will be dedicated as their show space. This heavily impacts your experience with the museum itself. However, there are smaller side galleries, one of which heavily features small paintings of Picasso, Rosseau, Monet, etc from the Guggenheim's permanent collection. The structure of the museum lends itself easily to a nice, gentle, linear walk through all the galleries. While the the price of admission is a bit steep, it can be well worth it if you're curious about the featured artist.