Make room for
a little wonder.

Opening times

All times are local to New York.

Every day

10:30–17:30Last tickets about 15 minutes before closing

Holidays

Closed Thanksgiving Day and 25 DecemberEarly closing at 16:00 on 24 December; longer hours from 26 to 30 December

Allow time to explore before closing. Your ticket shows your date and entry time.

Finding the museum

The Guggenheim is on Fifth Avenue between 88th and 89th Streets, on the Upper East Side, across the avenue from Central Park.

• By subway: the 4, 5 or 6 to 86th Street, or the Q to 86th Street, the nearest wheelchair-accessible station.
• By bus: the M1, M2, M3 and M4 run along Madison and Fifth Avenues.
• Before arrival: leave time for the journey and entry checks so you are ready for your booked slot.

Useful stops along the way

Facilities can change through the year. Visitors can usually expect:

• Restrooms on each level of the rotunda; accessible restrooms on levels 1 and 7.
• A free coat check on the ground floor.
• Benches throughout the museum.
• Café Rebay, open daily 10:30–16:00, with views of Central Park.

Travel light: items larger than 22 × 14 × 9 inches are not allowed, and backpacks must be checked or carried in front. Ask staff about current arrangements when you arrive.

A visit that works for you

All levels of the museum are reached by elevator, except the High Gallery, which has two low stairs. The spiral ramp is a quarter of a mile long at a gentle three-degree incline, and free manual wheelchairs are available without reservation.

• Check arrangements for your particular mobility or access needs before travelling.
• Strollers and soft front-facing carriers are allowed; baby backpacks and toddler carriers are not.
• Service animals are welcome; ask a security guard at the entrance for a free wheelchair.

Enjoy the museum thoughtfully

• Keep to the visitor paths, walk rather than run, and supervise children.
• All visitors pass through a weapons detection system on arrival.
• Outside food and drink are not permitted, apart from personal water bottles, and tripods are not allowed.
• Commercial photography and filming, including product promotion, need permission.
• Follow the signs and staff guidance, including any restrictions in the exhibition spaces.

A little care helps protect the collection, the building and the atmosphere of the galleries for everyone.

Make time for a pause

Café Rebay in the museum and the streets of the Upper East Side have places for a meal before or after your visit.

• Stop for breakfast, lunch, a hot drink or refreshments nearby.
• Leave room in your plans to sit down and enjoy the setting.
• Check opening hours and menus on the day; food and drinks are purchased separately.

Outside food and drink are not permitted, apart from personal water bottles.

A few details worth planning

• Book ahead: choose the date, time and places you want to visit before making other plans.
• Keep your QR ticket ready: save it on your phone or bring a printed copy, with any proof needed for reduced admission.
• Start in the right place: use the museum entrance on Fifth Avenue and follow your ticket’s instructions.
• Dress for exploring: comfortable shoes for the ramp and a charged phone make the visit easier, and the coat check is free.
• Leave space to linger: there is no time limit, so allow time to walk the whole ramp.