Media FAQs
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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 Fifth Avenue
(at 89th Street)
New York, NY 10128-0173
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Museum Hours
Sun–Wed 10 am–5:45 pm
Fri 10 am–5:45 pm
Sat 10 am–7:45 pm
Closed Thurs, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day
Some galleries may close prior to 5:45 pm Sun–Wed and Fri (7:45 pm Sat)
Please note: All ramps and additional galleries of the museum are currently closed due to the installation of John Chamberlain: Choices, opening on February 24. The admission price is reduced at this time, and advance tickets are not available.
Adults $18
Students and Seniors (65 years +) with valid ID $15
Children under 12 Free
Members Free
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Audio tours are free with admission.
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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Frequently
Asked Questions by the Media
Background Information
General
Photography and Filming
Collections/Exhibitions
Guggenheim Travel
Miscellaneous
Background Information
- Historical information on the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation.
- Copies of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation annual reports.
- For information about venues in Bilbao/Venice/Berlin, international exhibitions, and interviews, send a request to Media and Public Relations.
- The current roster of the Board of Trustees.
- Biographies of the directors of the foundation and the museum.
- Join the press list to receive communications on upcoming exhibitions, museum news, and announcements.
- Information about upcoming exhibitions.
General
Q: I am a journalist. Can I gain entry to the museum with my ID or do I need a press card?
A: You can gain entry for you and one guest with valid ID that identifies your media outlet. You may also apply for a press card by contacting Media and Public Relations.
Q: I am a journalist from abroad. May I use my press credentials to gain entry to the museum?
A: Yes, with a valid ID that identifies your media outlet, you and a guest will gain entry to the museum. You may also apply for a press card by contacting Media and Public Relations.
Q: I notice long lines to enter the museum. Can media bypass the lines?
A: Yes, media can bypass the line and show their credentials at the membership desk in the lobby of the museum.
Q: As a member of the media, may I view exhibitions when the museum is closed to the public (Thursdays)?
A: The Guggenheim regularly holds media previews before each exhibition opens to the public. We can only accommodate special requests for viewing during off hours on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Media and Public Relations.
Q: I am working on a feature article/broadcast story on the museum/one of your exhibitions/your collection/one of your principles. How do I obtain an interview with an appropriate person?
A: Send your request to Media and Public Relations.
Q: I am a journalist and I want to come to the opening tonight.
A: Please send your request to Media and Public Relations.
Photography and Filming
Q: How do I obtain high-resolution images of works in current exhibitions or of the Guggenheim building interior and exterior?
A: Accredited media are permitted to download images of current exhibitions and of the building interior and exterior for fair usage from the Photo Service.
Q: Do I need a user ID and password to log onto the Photo Service?
A: Yes. To obtain the password, please contact Media and Public Relations.
Q: May I take photographs in the museum?
A: Because the Guggenheim is a registered trademark, we do not allow photographing within the museum. Exceptions are made on occasion and requests should be made through Media and Public Relations.
Q: I am with the broadcast media and am working on a broadcast story on the museum/one of your exhibitions/your collections/one of your principles. How do I obtain permission to shoot in the museum?
A: All filming of current exhibitions must be accompanied by a Media and Public Relations staff person. Please send your request to Media and Public Relations.
Q: How do I obtain images from past exhibitions?
A: We can provide ONLY installation shots of old exhibitions, which can be obtained from the photography department. We cannot provide images of works from old shows, unless the work actually belongs to the Guggenheim. This is because someone else owns the rights and permissions to photographs of the work, and we are granted temporary rights to use images in conjunction with exhibition publicity. Once the exhibition closes, we lose the rights to provide images of the works in it. Please contact the Image Archive and Permissions.
Q: How do I obtain archival B-roll and archival photos? How do I obtain access to out-of-print catalogues or other scholarly publications?
A: Please contact the Image Archive and Permissions.
Q: Can I take photos or film in the museum for a book/television/feature film or for my own personal use?
A: For book photo requests, contact the Photography Department; for commercial film requests, including television and feature films, contact Location Shoots. Because of the small size of our staff we cannot accommodate most shoots for personal.
Q: How do I get permission to shoot footage in your museum for a documentary that is related/unrelated to the Guggenheim?
A: Please contact Archive and Permissions.
Q: Can I take photos or film at Art After Dark: First Fridays?
A: Only with permission of Media and Public Relations.
Q: I would like a photo of an item/catalogue in your retail shop?
A: Please contact Media and Public Relations.
Collections / Exhibitions
Q: I’d like to know if a specific work from the permanent collection is currently on display at the Guggenheim?
A: Please refer to the Collection Online.
Q: I’d like to know if a particular work is in the Guggenheim's permanent collection?
A: The Collection Online has a searchable database of part of the Guggenheim's permanent collection, but not all. If you do not find what you are looking for, please contact [name?]
Q: How do I obtain a catalogue for a past, current, or future exhibition?
A: Please contact Publications.
Guggenheim Travel
Q: Does the Guggenheim have travel programs like many cultural institutions have?
A: Yes. The Guggenheim's travel programs are all run out of the Development office and are designed to cultivate our relationships with our donors. We are happy to welcome new members on the trips, and often people do join at the appropriate membership level to come on a trip. We work with our curators to identify exciting locations and/or art world events and then organize a complete trip, which includes hotels, meals, and ground transportation.
Q: Does the Guggenheim have in-house VIP tours of the museum available for purchase by both members and non-members?
A: In New York the Development office organizes a wide range of events and programs for our various membership groups. These always include tours of each new exhibition. General members are given tours during our members’ party, and members who contribute at a higher level have various types of tours arranged outside of regular museum hours.
Tours are only available to non-members in the following circumstances:
Organizations and groups can arrange a group tour through Group Sales.
- An individual can arrange a special tour through Group Sales, but we ask them to become a member at the Patron level and therefore make a minimum contribution of $1,750.
Miscellaneous
Q: I want to see if the Guggenheim is interested in advertising in my publication.
A: Please contact the Marketing Department.
Q: Where can I obtain information about the Guggenheim Fellowship?
A: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation
90 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016
212 687 4470
Q: How do I obtain information about becoming an intern at either the Guggenheim Museum in New York or the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice?
A: Call Education at 212 423 3526 or see Internships.
Q: How do I make arrangements for a group tour with a guide?
A: E-mail groupsales@guggenheim.org or call Visitor Services at 212 423 3774.