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American Museum of Natural History vs Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

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.

American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History
8 / 10
79th Street and Central Park West, New York City, NY 10024
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Concierge Concierge
"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."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"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
Time Out Time Out
"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
Fodor's Fodor's
"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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Hit the highlights in half a day
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
Editor's Pick
"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.
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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
9 / 10
1071 Fifth Ave. at 89th St., New York City, NY 10128
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Fodor's Fodor's
"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.
Concierge Concierge
"The unique spiral building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright——reluctantly, since he thought New York was too overbuilt——tends to overshadow the collections within."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A sculpture in its own right, architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s building almost overshadows the collection of 20th century art it houses." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"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
Time Out Time Out
"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
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