Tag: museum mile
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Museum Highlight- The Guggenheim
In a city known for its world class museums, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum continues to be a powerhouse amongst its peers. The museum’s iconic spiral building was first opened in late 1959. Although the design was originally wildly controversial, public sentiment has shifted, and it’s become a beloved part of 5th Avenue’s landscape. The…
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Museum Highlight- The Frick Collection
Once again open to visitors after five years of renovation, the Frick Collection manages to hold its own amongst the powerhouses of NYCs Museum Mile. The collection hs about 1500 pieces displayed in the beautiful Frick Mansion, though only about 500 are on display at any given time. The original collection belonged to Henry Clay…