The only New York City structure designed by Frank Lloyd Wright (he died before it was completed in 1959), this building is a work of art. It's also circular and slightly funnel-shaped. The museum is best experienced by taking an elevator to the top, and then strolling downward along the spiraling gallery corridors. As you descend, you'll pass impressionist, postimpressionist, modern and avant-garde paintings and sculptures. Holdings include Chagall's Green Violinist, Picasso's Woman Ironing and Kandinsky's Composition 8. Bookstore and cafe. Open Saturday-Wednesday 10 am-5:45 pm, Friday 10 am-7:45 pm. US$18 adults, US$15 seniors and students, free for children younger than 12 (pay what you wish Friday 5:45-7:45 pm). Admission price includes a complimentary audio tour. Special admission prices for some exhibitions. 1071 Fifth Ave., at 89th Street (subway line 4, 5 or 6 to 86th Street), Manhattan, New York City. Phone 212-423-3500. http://www.guggenheim.org.
