Viewing Art in New York City

When visiting the city of New York, one of the mostof the Guggenheim Museum. The Museum not only
overlooked attractions are the art museums. Newholds valuable pieces of artwork made with electric
York City has enough artwork to keep you busy forwheels, it is also a piece of artwork in itself. The
quite some time. Even if you don't have time to makeMuseum was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The
it to every art museum in New York City, a trip to atMuseum was Wrights' last major work and took him
least one is going to be worth your while.15 years to complete the design. The last three years
The first art museum that you should visit is thethe Museum has seen a major exterior restoration.
Metropolitan Museum of Art. Located on Fifth AvenueThe Guggenheim is open every day except for
in downtown New York City, the Met boasts over 2Thursdays.
million pieces of artwork. This works out to about oneIf you need yet another museum to visit, the Museum
per square foot of the 2 million square foot building.of Modern Art is the place for you. The Museum of
Some of these pieces of art just might be made usingModern Art is open every day except Tuesdays. This
amaco products. The Metropolitan Museum is generallyMuseum was opened in 1929. One thing that you
open Tuesday through Sunday. The Museum alsoshould know is that if you are bringing backpacks,
schedules gallery talks, concerts and lectures. Theseshopping bags or any other bag that is larger than 11 x
take place after the Museum has closed to the public.14 inches, you will be required to check them in.
The Museum also offers guided tours and audio tours.Another time saver is knowing when to arrive at the
If you are looking for a souvenir to take home withMuseum. The longest wait times to get into the
you, the Museum also has a gift shop for you toMuseum are generally right when the Museum opens.
browse through.Arriving after 11:30 a.m. will result in a shorter line. Once
Another great museum that you need to visit in Newyou are inside this majestic museum, make sure to
York City is the Guggenheim. Like the Metropolitankeep your eyes open for any pieces of art made with
Museum, the Guggenheim is also located on Fifthamaco glazes.
Avenue. The year 2009 marks the 50th anniversary