Guggenheim New York tickets give you access to one of the world’s most recognizable museums: the white spiral designed by Frank Lloyd Wright on Fifth Avenue, opposite Central Park, and a collection of modern and contemporary art featuring works by Kandinsky, Picasso, Van Gogh, and Chagall. Tickets start at $35 (about €31), provide access to the entire permanent collection and current temporary exhibitions, and include priority entry. You can find this admission together with other New York museum tickets.
Guggenheim New York Tickets – Overview
- Price: from $35 (about €31) per person; seniors 65 and over from $25 (about €22); children aged 3 to 11 free.
- What’s included: full permanent collection, current temporary exhibitions, priority entry, and unlimited visit duration.
- Visit duration: 2–3 hours, including the spiral ramp experience.
- Hours: currently open daily 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (may vary depending on the season and installations).
- Pay-what-you-wish: Tuesdays and Sundays from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., limited availability on site and no priority access.
- Guide: no Italian-speaking guide; museum audio guide available via the official app.
- Location: 1071 Fifth Avenue, at 89th Street, on the Upper East Side.
- How to get there: 4, 5, or 6 subway lines, stop at 86th Street, then a few minutes’ walk.
- Pass: included in the New York CityPASS and the New York Pass.
- Cancellation: tickets are non-refundable once issued.
Below you’ll find everything you need to know before booking: how much the ticket costs and how the pay-what-you-wish option works, what the admission actually includes, what to see between architecture and the collection, and key information about opening hours, photos, and access.
How Much Guggenheim Tickets Cost and How the Pay-What-You-Wish Option Works
Guggenheim admission tickets start at $35 (about €31) for adults, and $25 (about €22) for seniors over 65, while children aged 3 to 11 enter free. The amounts in euros are indicative based on the current exchange rate, as charges are made in U.S. dollars.
The museum also offers a pay-what-you-wish option: currently available on Tuesdays and Sundays from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., it allows you to choose how much to pay, with a symbolic minimum contribution. However, on-site availability is limited, advance booking is still recommended, and during this time slot there is no priority entry or guaranteed admission time: if you want guaranteed entry at a selected date and time and to skip the line, it is better to choose a standard ticket purchased in advance.
The table below summarizes Guggenheim ticket prices by visitor category, with an approximate equivalent in euros.
| Visitor | Price | Approx. in euros |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | from $35 | approx. €31 |
| Seniors (over 65) | from $25 | approx. €22 |
| Children (ages 3 to 11) | free | free |
The Guggenheim is also included in the New York CityPASS and the New York Pass: if you plan to visit multiple attractions, consider New York tourist passes, which can reduce the overall cost of admissions.
Book Smartly
Booking online in advance guarantees access on your preferred date and time, skipping the ticket office line. With Il Mio Viaggio a New York, you receive Italian-language assistance before and after purchase, a physical office in Times Square at 324 W 47th St, and your voucher within 24 hours, valid as a digital or printed ticket.
What the Guggenheim Ticket Includes
The standard ticket gives you full access to the museum, with no additional fees:
- Permanent collection along the entire spiral ramp, with unlimited visit duration.
- Current temporary exhibitions at the time of your visit.
- Priority access via the dedicated entrance, avoiding the ticket office line.
- Timed-entry ticket with a selected date and time, available in digital or printed format.
No Italian-speaking guide is provided: however, the museum offers a free audio guide through its official app, which can be downloaded before your visit.
What to See with Guggenheim Tickets
The first work you encounter is the building itself. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and inaugurated in 1959, it is a New York landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site: a continuous spiral ramp rises along the large central rotunda, illuminated by natural light filtering through the glass dome. The museum is visited by moving up or down the spiral, viewing the artworks without interruptions between floors.
Along the ramp and in the side galleries, you’ll find masterpieces from the collection, from Kandinsky’s abstraction to works by Picasso, Van Gogh, Chagall, and Klee, alongside major temporary exhibitions that change throughout the year. To plan your visit and understand what not to miss, read our guide on what to see at the Guggenheim in New York.
If you love modern and contemporary art, you can also combine Guggenheim tickets with MoMA tickets, just a few minutes away in Midtown.
What to Know Before Booking
- Hours: currently the museum is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; hours may vary depending on the season and installations, so check availability when booking. Closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
- Location and how to get there: 1071 Fifth Avenue, at 89th Street. By subway, take lines 4, 5, or 6 to 86th Street, then continue on foot toward Fifth Avenue.
- Photos: allowed for personal use, without flash, tripods, or selfie sticks; some temporary exhibitions may have restrictions.
- Accessibility: the museum is almost fully accessible via elevators (only the High Gallery is not accessible) and provides free wheelchairs at the entrance.
- Breaks: inside you’ll find Café Rebay with views of Central Park, while The Wright Restaurant on the ground floor is also accessible without a ticket.
Important
Temporary exhibitions change throughout the year, and opening hours and access may vary on public holidays and during exhibition installations. After purchase, check that you have received your ticket by email within 24 hours, including your spam folder. Always verify the most up-to-date information before your visit.
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