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Solomon R. Guggenheim MuseumvsAmerican Museum of Natural History
Both Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and American Museum of Natural History are recommended by writers. Overall, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is preferred by most reviewers compared to American Museum of Natural History. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is ranked #5 in New York City with accolades from 10 reviews including Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
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1071 Fifth Ave. at 89th St., New York City, NY 10128
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"Frank Lloyd Wright's landmark nautilus-like museum building is renowned as much for its famous architecture as for its superlative collection of art and its well-curated shows." Full review
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Be sure to notice not only what's in front of you but also what's across the spiral from you.
"The unique spiral building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright—reluctantly, since he thought New York was too overbuilt—tends to overshadow the collections within."
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"A sculpture in its own right, architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s building almost overshadows the collection of 20th century art it houses." Full review
"One of the world’s most acclaimed art museums, the Guggenheim in New York City is dedicated to modern and contemporary art from the 20th century to the present." Full review
"The Guggenheim is as famous for its landmark building—designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and restored for its 50th birthday in 2009—as it is for its impressive collection." Full review
"The unique spiral building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright sends visitors to the top floor first and then allows them to wind their way down along a corkscrew ramp." Full review
"Wright's only building in NYC, but it's one of the best."
"This spiraling white concrete structure, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, is one of the most iconic buildings in NYC, if not in all of the USA." Full review
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"In 1943 art patrons Solomon R. Guggenheim and his wife, Irene Rothschild, commissioned architect Frank Lloyd Wright to design a permanent home for their collection of modern art." Full review
"One of the most significant architectural icons of the 20th century, Frank Lloyd Wright’s famous structure is the repository for world-class art and exhibitions." Full review
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79th Street and Central Park West, New York City, NY 10024
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"No child—or adult for that matter—who has strolled under the enormous blue whale has ever forgotten this cavernous museum on the Upper West Side."
"One of New York City’s most prestigious museums, the American Museum of Natural History encourages visitors to explore and understand the natural world around them." Full review
"No matter which wing you wander through or where your curiosities lie (dinosaurs, gems or something else entirely), it’s hard to explore this Upper West Side fixture without being awestruck." Full review
"The largest natural history museum in the world is also one of the most impressive sights in New York." Full review
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"No child—or adult for that matter—who has strolled under the enormous blue whale has ever forgotten this cavernous museum on the Upper West Side." Full review
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Don't miss the hall of African mammals with its centerpiece herd of elephants.
"Includes an outstanding planetarium and lots and lots of stuffed animals."
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"A famed research facility... the vast halls present astounding collections." Full review
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Don't miss the excellent shows in the Hayden Planetarium.
"Guests explore halls filled with full-scale dinosaur skeletons, fossils, dioramas, artifacts, gems and minerals (including a rare 2-foot-long jade slab), meteorites and more." Full review
"Located on the Upper West Side, at 79th Street and Central Park West, the American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's largest museums." Full review
"Creating this diorama spurred naturalist Carl Akeley to begin advocating to protect the apes. " Full review