Landmark built by Frank Lloyd Wright
The Guggenheim Museum, a National Historic Landmark, opened in 1959. Designed and built by renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, the museum is striking both inside and out.
Upper East Side of Manhattan next to Central Park
The museum is nestled next to Central Park. It’s located at 1071 Fifth Avenue, between 88th and 89th Streets on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
Domed Skylight and Circular Ramps
Its unique interior features a continuous spiral walkway ramp leading up to a stunning domed skylight that lights up the whole museum.
You can either walk up the circular ramp from the main rotunda or take an elevator to the top and walk down. We walked to the top and slowly made our way down, admiring the art in the alcoves along the way.
Combine Art & Exercise
During our visit, temperatures outside were sweltering with high humidity. And so it felt wonderful to be in an air-conditioned museum, enjoying the art and getting our exercise indoors!