# Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum vs Museum of Modern Art

> Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Museum of Modern Art are two of New York City's essential museums — one an art museum, the other a modern & contemporary art museum. Here is how they compare on admission, highlights, and time needed.

## Choose Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum if…
Choose Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum for Composition 8 and The Yellow Cow — admission is $30 standard admission. Allow 1.5–2 hours.

## Choose Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) if…
Choose Museum of Modern Art for The Starry Night and Les Demoiselles d'Avignon — admission is $25 standard admission. Allow 2–4 hours.

## Visiting both
Both are in New York City. Their suggested visits (1.5–2 hours and 2–4 hours) fit into one full day if you start early.

- Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum: https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/guggenheim-new-york/
- Museum of Modern Art (MoMA): https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/moma/

Updated 2026-07-18. Source: https://worldmuseumguide.org/compare/guggenheim-new-york-vs-moma/ — World Museum Guide.