New York's Guggenheim Museum is part of Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, a non-profit body founded in 1937 by philanthropist Solomon R. Guggenheim and artist Hilla von Rebay is one of the city's most interesting landmarks and artistic forums. The Guggenheim is not only notable for its excellent art collections, but also for its fundamental architectural beauty. Situated at the corner of 89th Street and 5th Avenue in Manhattan, the Guggenheim museum was designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, one of the most influential American architects of the early twentieth century.

Guggenheim was established with the primary aim of showcasing the work of early modernists; to this day the museum continues to maintain ongoing exhibits of the art of Wassily Kandinsky and Jackson Pollock. Its more recent exhibitions have included eclectic collections: Robert Mapplethorpe and the Classical Traditions, the work of Iraqi-born artists Zaha Hadid and an exhibition of photos showing sculptor David Smith at work.

Guggenheim Museum visited by a huge number of thousands of tourist each year. Even if you don't know a lot about art, this particular museum is one of the best places to start learning about it. The museum is open all week except for Thursdays, so bear this in mind when you plan to pay a visit. You might also like to choose a Saturday to see all that the Guggenheim has to offer, since it stays open later into the evening.